Bio: Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell aka “Dr. B.” is a Shamanic Spiritual Coach who is a descendent of the renown Blackwell Family Tree tracing family lineage back to 1735. She comes from generations of herbal healers and spiritual leaders. At an early age, she followed her family’s legacy to educate others about holistic practices to find peace, harmony, and happiness. Dr. Blackwell uses a common-sense approach to make spirituality understandable to all. Her teachings have impacted thousands for over 20 years. Her signature method of spiritual awakening includes sacred movement and ancestral rituals to help release trauma and awaken the magic within. Her clientele boasts immediate transformation during her powerful spiritual coaching sessions. Affectionately called the self-care guru, she advocates for equity and accessibility of mental health services in traditionally marginalized communities through her work as co-owner of Avail Outpatient Counseling. As founder of Education Connection Academy (ECA) nonprofit, she has spear-headed many accomplished philanthropic projects, including creating healing spaces for hundreds of people each year. Dr. Blackwell specializes in nonpharmaceutical interventions such as mindfulness, movement, and medicinal herbs to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Through her gift of storytelling and dance, Dr. B. has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. The international, motivational speaker received her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech University and M.Ed. and BA from Virginia State University where she studied communications, literature, and leadership. A true multi-hyphenate, she shares her offerings as a licensed mental health professional and certified Reiki Master Teacher, Crystal Healer, Fitness, CPR, and ESL Instructor. Her guiding mantra is “be the light and abundance will follow.”
Workshop Title: New Moon Celebration
Description:Join Dr. Blackwell during this week of the New Moon to unlock your magic fueled by the power of the moon and tides. Participatie in transformative, spiritually charged, African dances and shamanic rituals that honor and celebrate the New Moon. For centuries, people have recognized the New Moon as an ideal time to set intentions and goals that you’ll develop as the moon waxes toward fullness. This fun, interactive workshop uses music to ignite the spirits of our ancestors to inspire our earthly vessels to move in divine rhythm. The New Moon is the time to look inward. Connecting to these lunar energies can provide grounding and a sense of direction. We will collectively channel the lunar energy through dance to look within the depths of our souls to heal and evolve together.
Time: 1.5 hour
