Gia Shaw
President
Hi, I’m Gia!
Wellness has always been at the heart of my journey. From my early days as a massage therapist, I was captivated by the profound impact that holistic healing could have on the body and mind. Over the years, this passion expanded beyond massage—leading me to teach, lead teams in wellness products, and witness firsthand the incredible transformations that happen when people prioritize their health.
During the challenges of COVID-19, when my massage practice was put on pause, I turned inward on my own healing journey. It was then that I discovered Marisa Peer’s Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)—a revolutionary approach that combines the best of hypnotherapy, NLP, and psychotherapy. Completing my RTT training was life-changing, opening the door to a deeper understanding of how we heal, grow, and transform from within. This experience ultimately inspired me to create Choose Healthy Choose Happy Choose You—helping people break free from self-limiting beliefs, transform negative thought patterns gain clarity and rewrite your story. I also guide people to break free from the exhausting cycle of dieting and develop a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food and their bodies.
Wellness is not just about the individual—it’s about community. That’s why I founded North Coast Community Wellness—a space where like-minded practitioners and businesses can come together, collaborate, and uplift one another. My mission is to cultivate a supportive environment where we can all grow, learn, and inspire lasting change in the lives of those we serve. Together We Are Stronger!
Kathleen Callan
Vice President
Kathleen is a Yoga Alliance certified E-RYT 200 and Continuing Education Provider. Her decades of elite athletic development, and teaching across various fitness, and sport platforms is just one component which truly
distinguishes her as a Yoga facilitator. She also incorporates multifarious Yogic traditions into her sessions which elevates her practitioners to their highest healing potential.
Kathleen loves her life’s purpose which is to serve All. She works with people of all gender identification, races, and religions. A few brief examples of her Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation sessions include working with:
• Those with emotional, psychological and/or physical trauma.
• Women’s recovery programs from alcohol, substance, and other abuses.
• Corporations seeking elevated health benefits for their employees.
• Mentoring students earning their Yoga Certifications.
Kathleen hosts in person and online classes, retreats, satsangs, and workshops. She is constantly continuing her education in Yoga, the Healing Arts, and Wellness. She holds a B.A. in Economics, from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Thomas O’Brien
Chief Information Officer
With a passion for innovation, Thomas crafts and promotes economic solutions that tackle intricate technical and business obstacles head-on. His journey boasts adept handling of both pre and post-sales technical endeavors, encompassing crafting compelling RFI/RFP responses, generating BOM/Quotes, and delivering captivating presentations.
His expertise lies in seamless collaboration across diverse teams to devise and execute customized solutions for Enterprise Customers and Partners alike. His articulate communication style is complemented by a knack for fostering trusted advisor connections with clients. Thomas is celebrated for his contributions to revenue growth, consistent top-tier performance, and pioneering endeavors such as minimizing data center footprints and spearheading initiatives for achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
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