The Journey
Shantyel has been interested in medicine, health and fitness since an early age. Her trajectory with medicine and traditional projection has evolved along with her skillset. Coming from a background in traditional healthcare, rehabilitation and return to activity are her foundation. Over the years, she has been able to adapt her passion to holistic care by exercise correction and aligning the body through breath, movement, and manual therapy.
With her extensive background in injury management and prevention, she has the tools to ensure exercise progressions are adequate and appropriate for a vast population. Her love for exercise, and experience with injuries and rehabilitation help create a holistic approach to health and fitness. Shantyel has skills to analyze mechanical movement while also being able to functionally progress individuals through proper movement patterns, which encourage strength, balance and mobility.
She grew up in Bend, Oregon where she obtained her Associates degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Central Oregon Community College. She additionally achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science Kinesiology from Oregon State University. With her passion for Medicine, she decided to continue her studies and in 2016, she graduated with her Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Montana State University-Billings. Shantyel holds many Athletic Training specific certifications and is additionally a National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer. She owns Immersion Mobile Personal Training DBA. Immersion PNW and currently contracts out of Reed Market Snap Fitness in Bend, Oregon.