Shawn Y. Holmes

Seattle, WA

Dr. Shawn Y. Holmes (she/her) is a Certified Change & Transition and Life Balance Strategist and Facilitator with a multidisciplinary background spanning dentistry, science teacher education, adult learning, Insight mindfulness meditation, and leadership development.

She has completed multiple professional mindfulness meditation programs, including training with Seattle Insight and Spirit Rock, and is currently in the Community Dharma Leader program.

A dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Shawn lived in Canada for 13 years where she worked as an education consultant and taught in higher education leadership development programs—work she continues today alongside teaching mindfulness in the U.S. These cross-cultural experiences have deeply shaped her ability to engage complexity, facilitate transformative learning experiences, and lead from a deeply human-centered perspective.

Shawn credits Life Balance work with reshaping her life’s path. Her deep joy is supporting others as they cultivate clarity, choice, and a sense of wholeness in their lives.

Fields of Focus

Being authentic where you traditionally don’t “fit the mold”

Change in life trajectory or priorities  

Clarifying purpose and values

Burnout from work or caregiving

Wanting more out of life

Credentials

Certified Change & Transition and Life Balance Strategist

Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) plus 1-year hospital residency

PhD in science education, curriculum, and instruction

Faculty in education and leadership development programs

Mindfulness meditation practice since 2004

Certified Mindfulness meditation teacher since 2017

I wasn't sure what to expect having no experience with a strategist before, but I was blown away after our first session. Shawn approached the work with presence, care and non-judgement. While I began the sessions to work through a career change, we often covered other life events and the strategies and resources she shared with me I continue to reference in my day-to-day life. Shawn is extremely patient, inquisitive and warm. Her ability to ask pertinent questions and thoughtful follow ups made me feel seen, heard and valued.

Claire C. - Colorado