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Michelle Shandy

Studio City

Summary

With a passion for helping people connect more deeply with themselves, reclaim parts of themselves they have been disconnected from, and become empowered in their lives, Michelle focuses her skills as a Somatic Experiencing practitioner, CranioSacral, and Aquatic therapist to specialize in working with clients in various stages of trauma recovery, with neurological conditions, and those looking to find more freedom in their body-mind-spirit.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Self Employed
08.2023 - Current

In private practice working with clients in a clinical setting alongside other alternative healthcare providers. Blending Somatic Experiencing with CranioSacral Therapy to facilitate exploration of the trauma response and resolution of PTSD related symptoms.

CranioSacral Therapist

Self Employed
12.2014 - Current

In private practice working with clients in a clinical setting alongside other alternative healthcare providers. Seeing clients with a wide range of conditions and symptoms while specializing in working with clients who suffer from anxiety, insomnia, traumatic brain injuries, and PTSD related somatic symptoms.

Aquatic Bodyworker

Self Employed
01.2011 - Current

Blending skills from Watsu, Water Release Therapy, Healing Dance and CranioSacral Therapy in a combined warm water therapy. Seeing clients with a wide range of conditions and symptoms while specializing in working with anxiety, insomnia, addictions, and PTSD related somatic symptoms.

Somatic Experiencing Beg. Level Teaching Assistant

Somatic Experiencing International
03.2024 - Current

Support instructors and student learning during beginning level classes. Facilitate practice triads and small group discussions.

Upledger Teaching Assistant

Upledger Institute International Inc.
01.2017 - Current

Support instructors and student learning during Upledger classes throughout the United States.

Upledger Study Group Leader

Upledger Institute International Inc.
02.2019 - Current

Lead a monthly study group for practitioners and students to get support and practice their CST skills. Mentor students in skill development and clinical practice.

Teaching Assistant

Water Release Therapy | Diane Feingold
11.2011 - 04.2015

Assisted in classes, supporting both the instructor and students. Provided mentorship for students between classes.

Certified Massage Therapist

Self Employed
07.1995 - Current

Provided manual therapy for clients with a wide range of conditions and complaints, including injury rehabilitation and prevention, pregnancy and postpartum, stress and general relaxation.

Education

Certified Massage Therapist - Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork

Body Therapy Center / McKinnon Body Therapy Center
Palo Alto, CA

Certified Water Release Therapy Practitioner - Aquatic Bodywork

Water Release Therapy Institute
Santa Barbara, CA

Techniques Certified CranioSacral Therapist - CranioSacral Therapy

Upledger Institute
West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Watsu Practitioner - Aquatic Bodywork

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

Healing Dance

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

Aqua Presence For Trauma

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner - Trauma Resolution

Somatic Experiencing Training Institute
08.2023

Affiliations

  • California Massage Therapy Council
  • American Massage Therapy Association

Timeline

Somatic Experiencing Beg. Level Teaching Assistant

Somatic Experiencing International
03.2024 - Current

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

Self Employed
08.2023 - Current

Upledger Study Group Leader

Upledger Institute International Inc.
02.2019 - Current

Upledger Teaching Assistant

Upledger Institute International Inc.
01.2017 - Current

CranioSacral Therapist

Self Employed
12.2014 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Water Release Therapy | Diane Feingold
11.2011 - 04.2015

Aquatic Bodyworker

Self Employed
01.2011 - Current

Certified Massage Therapist

Self Employed
07.1995 - Current

Certified Massage Therapist - Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork

Body Therapy Center / McKinnon Body Therapy Center

Certified Water Release Therapy Practitioner - Aquatic Bodywork

Water Release Therapy Institute

Techniques Certified CranioSacral Therapist - CranioSacral Therapy

Upledger Institute

Certified Watsu Practitioner - Aquatic Bodywork

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

Healing Dance

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

Aqua Presence For Trauma

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner - Trauma Resolution

Somatic Experiencing Training Institute
Michelle Shandy