Growing up in Flagstaff County provided Shirley with a great curiosity for life, which led her to work in a wide variety of industries over the years. Throughout her varied experiences, she always felt an overwhelming call to the natural health and wellness realm, and when she embraced the calling wholeheartedly, it was magic! HOM is a 'coming home' in every sense and is the integration of Shirley's experience and skills in collaboration with like-minded professionals dedicated to promoting and practicing holistic wellness. She is passionate about serving people in a way that helps empower them in their well being. Committed to identifying and treating root causes, Shirley's work has focused on helping clients recover from surgery, increase range of motion, improve postural integrity, reduce pain and promote overall health. With a strong foundation in both the science and art of bodywork, she is a well-rounded practitioner trained in several modalities including a 2200 hour Registered Massage Therapist Diploma from Mount Royal University and a Certification in Thai Massage Therapy from the Sacred Asia School of Massage. Additional areas of specialty include Dynamic Cupping, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Global Health Systems, Environmental Medicine, End of Life Care, Oncology and Palliative Care Massage, Pregnancy and Infant Massage. Shirley has had the pleasure of working side by side with Maria Mella who owns and operates Tranquil Moments by Maria. Maria studied at the Canadian Training Centre for Healing Alternatives and the Academy of Reflexology and Massage. She has been a certified practitioner since 2015 in the modalities of Reflexology, Indian Head Massage (Champissage), Healing Hand Massage, and Ion Cleanse Foot Detox. Maria is also a Professional Pedicurist with a love of making people feel better from the ground up, and specialize in providing foot care for seniors. HOM also carries a wide variety of carefully curated natural, Canadian made wellness products and a selection of books and Oracle cards.