Shannon Briese is a licensed massage therapist, owner of Total
Body Wellness and a Pilates instructor at Pilates Aligned, Inc. She is considered to be the "go to " source for injury prevention and rehabilitation, specializing in combining neuromuscular massage with Pilates. The combination of modalities is extremely helpful in exceeding her clients goals of increased strength, improved posture and pain free movement.

She is a graduate of The Colorado School of Healing Arts where she obtained her Associates Degree in Occupational Studies, specializing in Neuromuscular Massage, Sports massage, Cranio Sacral therapy and pre-natal massage. Her background includes working in some of the top rated injury clinics, spas and hospitals in the nation since 2001. Shannon's continuous curiosity about the body and needing strength and rehabilitation herself was what lead her to Pilates. "It wasn't until Pilates that I felt like I got a users manual for my body." With the mentorship of Cara Reeser and others at Pilates Aligned she entered the world-renowned Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado. There she participated in the most comprehensive and rigorous training program available. Shannon completed her teacher training program in 2007. Her teaching style is described as fun, challenging and hands on, often providing her clients with visual cues and partnering to help clarify the movement. "I believe that everyone's body has the potential to change once it has been educated, encouraged and empowered. Its a lot of fun."