Shirley graduated in 1996 from the University of Wolverhampton, UK as a Business Administration Bachelor. She also studied various Holistic Therapies and achieved Diplomas in Aromatherapy, Nutrition & Diet Therapy, Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage Therapy, awarded by ITEC professionals, UK in 2000-2001.

Shirley continued to study different therapy techniques at the International Health & Beauty Institute, H.K. including: Deep Tissue Massage Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Reflexology.  In 2002-2003, Shirley attained teaching-level qualifications in Hatha Yoga, Sports Massage and Sports Therapy from the Australian Training for Fitness Professionals, Australia.

Shirley has experimented with various energy techniques and Chakra-balancing. She is a qualified teacher of Ripple Energy Healing Therapy, and she practices Energy Healing as a Reiki Practitioner in the Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Method of Life Energy Renewal as authorized by Ms. Barbara McGregor.

In addition to exploring the varied modalities of Naturopathy, Shirley received training on Traditional Chinese Medicine at Buddhist Vassar Chinese Medical College, H.K. in 2002-2004. She also received training on Spinal Therapy & Soft Tissue Manipulation at H.K. Kowloon Chinese Herbalists Association in 2004-2005.

Shirley carries enthusiasm & passion into her work in Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Herbology and Alternative & Functional Medicine. She completed the Doctor of Naturopathy program at Clayton College of Natural Health, and is working on her Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Nutrition at CCNH, US.   She became a Certified Traditional Naturopath in August, 2005.

To visit Shirley’s website: www.SNH.com.hk

Assertive Wellness Center, Durango CO

Shauna K. Young, CTN

Originally from Orange County, California, Shauna also lived in Los Angeles and San Diego, CA, San Antonio, TX, and Nashville, TN before settling in Durango. When asked about her nomadic life she says, “I always tell people that I have a low threshold of boredom, but the truth is I’ve been looking for something truly meaningful to do with my life. I have definitely found it.” 

Shauna received her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Herbal Healer Academy, and subsequent certification through ANCB as a Certified Traditional Naturopath. She is a member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association (ANMA), the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC), and the American Botanical Society. In addition to Naturopathic and nutritional counseling, Shauna is also certified in the use of Herbal medicines, Homeopathy and Flower Remedies.

John Partenope, CTN

“Ever since I was a child I wanted to be a Medical Doctor. I had a passion to help people and make a significant difference in their lives. However, I became disenchanted because of my experiences going to the doctor when I was young. The side-effects from the synthetic drugs I was being prescribed seemed to make me feel worse than my original condition. There had to be a better way! That’s when I found my true calling as a Naturopath."

To visit the website of Assertive Wellness: www.assertivewellness.com