about us
collectively well is run by a collective of queer & nonbinary humans on a mission to elevate collective wellbeing.
authentic self care & real world wellbeing
we're redefining self-care beyond superficial solutions. life isn't always love and light—it's dark and messy too. while bubble baths are nice, we're here for the deep inner work.
true authenticity emerges from strengthening your mind-body connection and honoring your spirit. it comes from expanding your capacity to sit with discomfort and setting boundaries to protect your peace.
wellness isn't a destination. it's an ever-evolving spectrum. we embrace both green juice and cheeseburgers, charge crystals alongside phones, and learn from nature and community.
we acknowledge the systems of oppression that profit from our dissociation. this world wasn't built for everyone, and true collective well-being requires policy change and systemic restructuring.
at collectively well, we hold space to unlearn harmful conditioning while building healing communities. we fight the system by honoring ourselves and nurturing one another—softening the systems from within while co-creating what comes next.
together, we're building the foundation for relationships that empower collective liberation.
“one of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is building communities of resistance. places we know we are not alone.”
bell hooks
community agreements
we build on authenticity, kindness, and radical self-acceptance by uncovering & uplifting your unique perspective.
we value confidentiality, respect, consent and boundaries through open communication and active listening.
we honor individual, collective, and systemic trauma without requiring disclosure.
we acknowledge the lineage of our practices with reverence—recognizing buddhism, pranayama, yogic principles, and both african & south american tribal shamanism as influences.
we elevate BIPOC & indigenous practitioners and honor pioneers like bell hooks and audre lorde for teaching us that body-based liberation and radical self-care are foundations for social justice.
we actively decolonize from harmful capitalistic conditioning by dismantling white supremacy culture and all forms of discrimination.
shannon guides you back to your inner knowing as a facilitator, not a guru, honoring our collective experience.
we create spaces that connect you with your inherent strength to navigate life with grounded confidence and chosen resilience.
our hope: you leave feeling more alive & less alone..
the tribe has spoken
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The community breathwork session with collectively well was a powerful experience that helped me release tension I had been holding for a long time. Shannon creates a safe, supportive space, and I left feeling a sense of calm and clarity.
Alissa
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The experience I had at community breathwork with collectively well was phenomenal. Shannon has a presence and a gift. She creates a safe space to lead you through an experience that for some may be uncomfortable. Through harnessing vulnerability as a skill and sharing her authentic journey, she’s able to foster a space for community and connection that is second to none. Even if you have ‘any inkling’ or internal ping, to try breathwork- Do it!
Katie
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I didn't actually know what breathwork was until trying it but I knew I needed something to help cope with the daily stressors of life. Every time I leave a breathwork session with collectively well, I come away with a tangible solution to what I am experiencing. The best part is that while Shannon is the one to guide me, it is my mind that takes me to that solution.
Leor
our story
getting diagnosed with cancer in the middle of COVID led shannon to make mind, body, spirit healing her full time job. breathwork was the most powerful tool she found, bringing more profound progress than years of therapy and empowering her to live with embodied authenticity from the inside out.
a consistent practice supported her in leaving new york city for a change of pace in san diego. after getting laid off soon after, she was confronted with the nonlinear nature of healing and the importance of a diverse range of practices to lean on. she continues to do the work to slow down & let go of the ways hustle culture hijacked her healing.
collectively well was created to build wellness spaces that meet you where you’re at. the mission to elevate collective wellbeing comes from a passion in connecting people with their authentic Selves to build a wholehearted society working towards collective liberation.
today, shannon is a speaker, breathwork facilitator and community organizer based on kumeyaay land in san diego. her private practice serves behavioral health centers, the cancer community, and workplaces looking for support in managing burnout and optimizing wellbeing. she holds space for a handful of private clients looking to grow through change. when she’s not holding space, you can find her buried in a book, plunging in the pacific or going for walk and talks on sunset cliffs.