Originally from Calgary and calling Nanaimo home since 2020, Shelby brings lived experience, professional training, and just the right amount of quirky charm to her work as a counsellor. Having walked through the doors of Cedars herself, she knows firsthand that recovery isn’t just about getting better - it’s about building a life that’s actually worth living (and maybe even having a little fun along the way!).

Shelby holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a Minor in Indigenous Studies and a Certificate in Addiction Studies from Vancouver Island University, and is currently completing her Master of Public Health at the University of Victoria. She’s especially interested in the bigger picture of health and recovery - and endlessly curious about how people, communities, systems, and policy all fit together.

Shelby is passionate about holistic wellness, community connection, and weaving spirituality into the healing process. Her approach is grounded, relational, and centred on meeting people where they are.

When she’s not supporting others in their recovery journey, she’s likely at the gym, out riding her motorcycle, or deep in conversation about life, energy, and everything in between.

Looking ahead, Shelby hopes to bring her clinical experience and public health education together to help shape programs and policies that make recovery more accessible and meaningful. For now, she’s here - holding space, offering encouragement, and occasionally finding a surprisingly fitting motorcycle metaphor for the road to recovery.