Mindfully Occupied by Design
Balancing sensory awareness, self-compassion, and intentional living—connected to ourselves, our spaces, and what matters.
Welcome to Mindfully Occupied
I’m so glad you’re here.
I believe that when we bring together sensory awareness, self-compassion, and intentional living, we stay more connected, not just to ourselves, but to the spaces we move through and what actually matters to us.
Being Mindfully Occupied is about noticing what is happening in and around us. What feels supportive, what feels like too much, what drains us, and what steadies us. It is about learning to meet ourselves gently through change instead of pushing through or judging where we are at. It is also about shaping routines and environments that fit who we are right now.
When these things come together, life can feel more aligned, grounded and meaningful.
I work with people who are navigating changes in capacity that affect how they function, participate, and move through daily life and their environments. This can include neurological conditions such as persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS), brain injury, and functional neurological disorder (FND), chronic illness, and other life transitions that impact cognition, energy, sensory processing, or emotional regulation.
If this resonates, I would love to connect and help you figure out your next best step.
With kindness
❤️ Shannon
WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE TODAY?
I'm navigating changes in my health or daily routines
Support to adapt, rebuild routines, and return to the activities and roles that matter most to you.
I would like to re-design my space and daily life
Designing environments that support your comfort, independence, and ability to participate in the things that matter most.
I’d like to explore mindfulness and self-compassion
Explore practices that help you meet life’s challenges with greater awareness, kindness, and care.
I want to cultivate compassion and sustainability in my healthcare practice.
Education, community, and mentorship for professionals who care for others.
I'm feeling overwhelmed by sensory information
Understand your sensory needs, regulate your nervous system, and create strategies that help you feel more balanced in daily life.
Contact Us
The personalized care you deserve
Please contact us directly with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries you may have.
Shannon Ellis OT | Mindfully Occupied
