Shawna is a Canadian art psychotherapist with a private practice based in Mexico City, where she has lived for almost fifteen years. As an artist and photographer, she has been published in numerous publications, won awards for video dance/poetry, and collaborated on diverse creative projects for over 20 years. In 2022, after graduating from the Canadian International Institute for Art Therapy, she taught their Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Certificate Program (TAPPs).  Since then, she has developed original online and in-person workshops centered on arts and health. In 2010, she co-founded a local arts and circus center focused on health, community and art education. As creative director for ten years, she played an integral role in program development and continues to support the project. 

Video Art

Editorial Photography
Casa de Artes y Circo