Amber Shanahan
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
I am currently completing my Diploma in Professional Counselling at Rhodes Wellness College, blending my passion for holistic wellness with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Practitioner, I bring a body-mind-spirit approach to support clients on meaningful, trauma-informed healing journeys. My work emphasizes client-centred care, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation.
Earlier in my career, I completed a number of short-term creative and communications contracts. Each role deepened my ability to support diverse individuals and collaborate across teams—skills that now inform my client-centred, trauma-informed work in the counselling and holistic wellness field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrative Somatic Practitioner
The Vagus Effect
01.2023 - Current
- Support clients in identifying and shifting trauma patterns using somatic approaches.
- Facilitate vagus nerve-based regulation techniques including diaphragmatic breathing.
- Provide a compassionate, safe environment for embodied exploration and healing.
Registered Holistic Nutritionist
The Vagus Effect
09.2021 - Current
- Educate clients on the connection between nervous system health and nutrition.
- Provide personalized wellness plans focusing on stress, immunity, digestion, and mental health.
- Authored four targeted 7-day meal plans (Brain Health, GERD, Immunity, Stress & Anxiety).
Education
Diploma in Professional Counselling -
Rhodes Wellness College
Vancouver, BC02.2026
Diploma in Holistic Nutrition - undefined
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Vancouver, BCDiploma Intervenor For Deaf/Blind Persons -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2010
Diploma Marketing & Business Management -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.2001
Skills
- Integrative Somatic Modalities
- Polyvagal Theory
- Advanced Vagal Toning
- Holistic Nutrition
- Active listening
- Trauma-informed
- Empathy
- Effective Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Ethical Decision Making
Accomplishments
- Certified Life Coach (ICF Recognized) | 54 hours
- Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy | 60 hours
- Somatic EMDR Therapy | 60 hours
- Healing Trauma - Working with Somatic Wounds with Dr. Peter Levine | 8 hours
- Vagal Toning: Embodying Your Vibrant & Spiritual Self | 24 hours
- Advanced Vagal Toning: Cultivating Neuroplasticity | 24 hours
- Trauma-Informed Coach | 20 hours
- Internal Family Systems | 8 hours
- NeuroAffective Touch with Dr. Aline LaPierre | 8 hours
- Soul Coach Diploma | 2,160 hours
Rhodes Wellness College
Embody Lab
Shift Network
The Centre for Healing
Embodied Philosophy
Clear Being
Earlier Experience
- Media & Communications Consultant (Contract), Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, Vancouver, BC, 2013 - 2015
- Ad Campaign Manager (Contract), Kidney Foundation of Canada, Vancouver, BC, 2013 - 2014
- Content & Web Development (Contract), California Closets, Vancouver, BC, 2013 - 2015
- Senior Payment Advisor, Payfirma Corporation, Vancouver, BC, 2011 - 2012
- Art Director & Event Coordinator, Creative Activists, Toronto, ON, 2009 - 2011
- Technical Support & Security Coordinator, SuccessfulMatch.com, Toronto, ON, 2004 - 20011
Certification
- HTML & CSS (Levels 1 & 2), Vancouver Community College / George Brown College
- Writing for the Web, Vancouver Community College / George Brown College
- User Experience for the Web, Vancouver Community College / George Brown College
- Online Advertising, Vancouver Community College / George Brown College
- Google Analytics Fundamentals, Vancouver Community College / George Brown College
Timeline
Integrative Somatic Practitioner
The Vagus Effect
01.2023 - Current
Registered Holistic Nutritionist
The Vagus Effect
09.2021 - Current
Diploma in Holistic Nutrition - undefined
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Diploma in Professional Counselling -
Rhodes Wellness College
Diploma Intervenor For Deaf/Blind Persons -
George Brown College
Diploma Marketing & Business Management -
George Brown College
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