As an older athlete, my body has had its share of abuse and seen numerous injuries over the past +30 years of ultrarunning and I thought as I approached my 70th birthday my running days were coming to an end. My back had been my weakest link physically and I figured stiffness and chronic pain was the payback for all that running along with all those years. Shawn came highly recommended and I initially went to him knowing I had much to gain if he could help and only a few dollars to loose if he couldn't. Working with Shawn has been an extremely positive experience both physically and spiritually. I've recovered flexibility I've not seen since college, my core is stronger, I no longer have ANY back pain, I feel healthier and I'm back to running pain free.  Just being pain free has made my visits well worthwhile.   The improvements in my running are icing on the cake. Sessions with Shawn are great.  Initially he focused on relieving my back issues and now he focuses on getting me more efficient in my running while maintaining a healthy and sound body.  Throughout it all Shawn has given me exercises to do at home and has, in a sense, become my coach and also my friend. I think having been a professional athlete has helped Shawn to become a master of his craft.  He's an extremely knowledgeable body/mind therapist but what I find most important is that Shawn listens and truly cares. I recently ran a very challenging 50k up and down the Mogollon Rim and won my age group.  I probably wouldn't have made the starting line without Shawn's help. I very highly recommend Shawn. read more

Shawn Hadley - Bodymind Therapy - 1st place. Pine Trail 50k run - Massage Therapy Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I had the opportunity to benefit from Shawn's skills while wintering in the Central Coast. I was able to do three sessions and wish I could have had more. Shawn is very knowledgeable about the body and its connection with the mind. I felt amazing after all three sessions. He also offered suggestions for things I could do at home to improve my hip flexibility. I recommend Shawn unequivocally! read more

I first found Shawn's practice when I lived in Sedona, AZ and was working through pain and imbalances related to my scoliosis. As a professional trail/mountain runner, I need my body to be in top shape and my scoliosis was creating a cascade of minor issues. I didn't have high hopes going into my first session, as I've seen PTs, massage therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and most other specialists without ever finding much help. Within the first session I knew that Shawn's practice was different, beginning with the fact that he took a lot of time to simply talk to me and ask me how I felt. I was sad to miss out on Shawn's services when I moved to the Central Coast of California, and ecstatic when I learned he would be moving to the area so I could once again receive treatment. Since working with Shawn, I'm in the best fitness of my life and I attribute so much of that to his attentive, intuitive, and compassionate bodywork. If you're lucky enough to book a session with Shawn, don't hesitate! I can't recommend Bodymind Therapy enough! read more

I spent over 30 years in the medical field and during that time, I suffered (and tolerated) from upper back/shoulder pain due to repetitive motions. In addition to that, I recently developed cervical radiculopathy. I was in so much pain! Unfortunately for me, muscle relaxants and pain meds, Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Specialists did not help. Then I found Shawn Hadley's Bodymind Therapy practice. What a godsend he is!!! The Central Coast is very fortunate to have him here. Within the first session, Shawn was able to reduce my pain level. Before Shawn, my pain was 8-9/10. After my first session, it dropped to 5-6/10. After the 3rd session, I was completely off all pain meds and able to perform regular tasks without pain. Shawn truly understands the body, both physically and intuitively. I highly recommend him! read more

I respectfully now call Shawn my favorite sacred shamanic bodyworker as he is definitely tapped into a higher power that moves through him. Not only did he significantly reduce my SI joint and psoas issues in 2 sessions, but through his guided and highly trained healing hands, he precisely found the areas in my body where the pain and repressed emotions were stuck. He started out the session creating a safe and loving space, reminding me I was protected, loved and already whole. As a woman with a history of sexual and other traumas, indeed I felt very safe with him within a very short time of meeting him. His kindness, groundedness, wisdom and integrity were apparent right away. Because of this, I was able to fully surrender, drop in and allow my body to open to whatever he was guided to do. As a result of this container of safety and his skills, my body released a variety of powerful and beautiful stuck emotions during our sessions and for a couple days of integration after. I felt lighter and my heart opened a little bit more. I will absolutely return to see Shawn everytime I visit Sedona, working with him has been a huge blessing and an important phase on the journey Home to my original eternal SELF. read more

I highly recommend Shawn's Bodymind Therapy practice. I recently injured my back mountain biking. After just a couple of sessions with Shawn I was able to resume biking and running. Not only did Shawn fix the immediate problem but also worked on my overall spine health, including showing me excersises to incorporate into my fitness routine to help prevent future injury. Shawn understands athletes and works to get you back out doing what you love! read more

My running injury in my low back is improving with the body work Shawn is doing on me. He is helping me have a greater body mind connection with the supporting muscles in my hips and back that I never even considered. He has taught me how to care for my own body with stretches and strength training techniques Im currently using. Im going to continue to schedule with him and feel like this work is exactly what my 3 year long injury needs to finally be completely better. Ive already seen improvement and felt relief physically mentally and emotionally believe it or not. I highly recommend his work, it is so worth it! read more

Shawn is a highly talented healer. We are visiting from NY and made an app to get body work done. As a psychotherapist and somatic healer myself I have experiences many different kinds of healings and I have to admit, Shawn's work is THE BEST one I have ever experienced. I experienced a lot of trauma release during the session and feel lighter and blessed. read more

Shawn has an incredible ability to mix physical healing with intuitive work resulting in rapid transformation. After just a few sessions with Shawn not only did he provide relief in my physical body but helped me learn how to be embodied emotionally leaving me more connected and empowered. I cannot recommend Shawn enough! He is a healing practitioner I will see regularly and you should too! read more

Shawn diagnosed the area that needed attention and I was able to walk pain-free , he suggested simple workouts so that I would maintain my well bring. Thanks for your expertise and compassion. read more

I have worked with Shawn several times. Not only does he help me get past chronic stiffness in my back, (fell out of a tree in my younger days) he sends me home with prescribed exercises tuned for my aging back. Fantastic results for my golf game that last. Thanks Shawn. read more

WOW! I should have just gone right to Shawn when I woke up one morning and could not move my head, and the pain left me unable to work for two days. I went to the chiropractor AND got a massage, but none of it compared to the relief that I got from one short visit to Shawn. Most therapy takes a few days to feel better after the work, but The pain I had was gone from the moment I walked out the door I encourage you to go see him! read more

Shawn is a very gifted body worker. I saw Shawn for an old ski injury in my shoulder. After 2 sessions of active release technique in my shoulder, my range of motion was greatly improved. Granted I likely need more sessions, but great improvement. As a doctor, I highly recommend Shawn for any body work needs. read more

Shawn is not just a healer but also a teacher. We have the BEST conversations. I first started meeting with Shawn for tightness on the right side of my body. Now that I feel much better, I continue going to him for overall body tuning and awareness. He is a fabulous listener and has an enormous amount of passion for the type of work he does. He is all in. Our focus has been on myofascial release, but I know Shawn has other tricks up his sleeve which we have yet to explore. He has given me stretches and other techniques to do at home, which I fondly refer to as my homework. Shawn is a tenderhearted, compassionate jewel of a man who has opened my eyes to fascinating and effective alternative ways of healing. read more

Mr. Hadley is an expert in myofascial release therapy. He worked on an acute injury that I had and his treatment provided immediate pain relief and a greater range of motion. I recommend him highly. read more

With a full spectrum of bodywork possibilities out there, Shawn's service therapeutically heals injuries. This is no fluff and buff! Sessions are unrushed in a comfortable well lit room with or without good music. His knowledge of anatomy is superior which is expressed though his ability to undo injuries. For the past year I have been seeing him twice a month with results I have not achieved with other practitioners in years. I truly believe and support Shawn's work. It's a wonderful gift! read more

Shawn is a wonderful person and a very talented therapist with a breadth of knowledge in sports injuries and body work techniques to heal. I am from California and Shawn was recommended by a couple friends, a pro athlete and avid skier/sports adventurer. I presented with a complicated knee post surgery and Shawn uses ART (active release technique) and several other techniques to help recover the knee while teaching me additional exercises and strength training to help me stay active. In a short period of time, I am back to hiking, cross country skiing and almost ready for downhill. I have seen many therapists in the past few months and Shawn is, without a doubt, the best body work therapist I have seen and is a complete delight to work with. I highly recommend Shawn to anyone looking for cutting edge techniques and positive outcomes. read more