Élan \ eh-lahn \ (noun)
A spirited sense of self-assurance.
Traditional therapies don’t work for everyone…but there is another way.
Hi there, I’m Shelly.
A holistic counselor and somatic therapist dedicated to helping you live a life full of freedom, courage, and unconditional love.
If you’re anything like me, your path to where you are now was full of twists and turns. But the breathtaking surprises, overwhelming losses, and moments of grief and joy brought you here to this moment.
The moment when you’ve decided to harness your lived experiences and unleash a more powerful, fearless, and unconditionally loved version of you.
I’ve been on that journey as well.
As an adopted child, I never truly felt like I belonged. Although I was loved, a piece of me believed that ‘something wasn’t right’ with myself. Even as I became a partner in marriage and a mother, the belief that I wasn’t wanted continued.
Traditional talk therapy didn’t get to the root of my struggles but when I explored a more structured approach through Somatic Therapy, it all clicked.
Every single one of my defenses and responses had served to protect me and in spite of the roadblocks and heartaches, life and love persisted.
What I needed was to accept every part of myself. To compassionately understand every aspect of who I am. To discover and harmonize my true self.
This is how Élan came into existence. With my distinct approach to therapy, we’ll connect the dots between how your experiences and thoughts form your identity, your physiology, and your behavior.
Together, we’ll uncover how to understand your mental blocks better, heal yourself of stressful thoughts, and live a truly gratifying life.
"Shelly did more for me in 6 weeks than the past 20 years in traditional therapy. Priceless experience. Forever grateful." - C.C.
Counseling Credentials
As a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, I have a keen interest in neuroscience and broad experience bettering my clients' lives, I am not a licensed psychotherapist by choice. My training and credentials are rooted in Integrative and Holistic modalities that assist you in making positive and lasting lifestyle changes. I do not treat, diagnose, or serve in any medical capacity. My work is not a substitute for medical care.
Instead, I’ve harnessed my education, training, and personal experience to craft a holistic therapy framework that integrates counseling, body wellness, and self-inquiry to address your entire physical and emotional well-being.
EFT Practitioner Certification, 2002
American Association of Drugless Practitioner Board Certification, 2014
Certified Holistic Health Counselor, 2014
Institute for Integrative Nutrition Graduate, 2014
Somatic Experiencing for Trauma and Stress Disorders Certification, 2016
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification, 2020
Internal Family Systems Certification, 2019
Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, 2023
IRF Levels 1 & 2 Maureen Gallagher PhD, 2024
Inner Critics Parts Work Maureen Gallagher PhD, 2024
“During my time with Shelly, I gained the confidence to overcome my fears and have another baby, which I never would have done otherwise! She is a true friend, a life coach, and I will forever be grateful for the time that I spent working with her." - Cassie
Élan Mind Body Solutions is the place for you if…
You seek to bring out the best version of yourself through thoughtful guidance and deep reflection.
You’ve chased, accumulated, and achieved but are ready to live in the moment.
You enjoy life’s simple pleasures like a good cup of coffee or curling up with a good book.
You’ve felt a deep sense that there’s something more for you.
You have a vigorous spirit and an energetic enthusiasm to learn, grow, and heal.