Ann Shearer, MA, FACCE, NBC-HWC
Director of Education And Training at Candlelit Therapy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
International Consortium for Health & Wellness CoachingOct, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Quantum Coach
Quantum Coaching MethodJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Wellness Coach
WellAdvantageApr, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Yoga AllianceJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Exeperienced Registered Yoga Teacher
Yoga AllianceApr, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Fellow, American College of Childbirth Educators
Lamaze InternationalSep, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Whole Birth Yoga Teacher
Whole Birth ResourcesOct, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
Lamaze InternationalOct, 1993- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Candlelit Therapy
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Director of Education And Training
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Jul 2021 - Present
Candlelit Care offers black women and parents of color at risk of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders help by providing digital assessments to determine risk, and then pairs them with health coaches and licensed therapists for culturally-sensitive, one on one sessions designed to improve maternal outcomes. Develop and coordinate all aspects of the Coaching service for Candlelit Care. Create evidence based content for culturally sensitive digital therapeutic interventions for pregnant and postpartum persons of color. Develop training curriculum and materials for coaching new hires. Show less
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Co-Owner
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Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Able Health Coaching offers continuing education for Health and Wellness professionals who want to improve their knowledge of specific populations and increase their skills. With over 30 years combined experience in Health and Wellness, owners Ann Shearer and Laurissa Heller, are National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches. Both Ann and Laurissa have over 9 years of Health Coaching experience each. Able Health Coaching is an approved provider of continuing education by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches. Show less
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Johns Hopkins HealthCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Health Coach
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2020
Working with Care and Disease Management in coaching members with health risk factors for chronic illness. Direct contact using motivational interviewing and reflective listening skills to develop and understand barriers in meeting health related goals. Developing client specific wellness plans, setting goals for health improvement and monitoring goal attainment. Working with Care and Disease Management in coaching members with health risk factors for chronic illness. Direct contact using motivational interviewing and reflective listening skills to develop and understand barriers in meeting health related goals. Developing client specific wellness plans, setting goals for health improvement and monitoring goal attainment.
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Lancaster General Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Educator
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Managed the MyHealhtyLiving Employee Wellness Program for approximately 11,000 eligible participants that included employees and spouses. Coordinated the MyHealthyLiving Health Coaching program for 7000+ employees and spouses. Planned, implemented and evaluated health promotion programs for Lancaster General Health employees that include quarterly wellness challenges and health education programs. Managed relationships with senior leadership and wellness vendors including WebMD. Coordinated annual health screenings for employee population. Show less
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Owner
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Oct 1993 - Jan 2015
Independent consultant available for:Private Childbirth PreparationPrenatal Yoga and SupportPrenatal Yoga Teacher TrainingsHatha Yoga Classes (not prenatal)Postpartum Doula ServicesComfort Measures for Birth WorkshopsLamaze Prenatal Yoga WorkshopsTrained prenatal yoga teachers in Denver, CO; Orlando, FL, Baltimore, MD, and Beijing, China
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Independent Health Educator/Wellness Professional
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2002 - Mar 2012
Independent Health/Wellness/Fitness Educator and Trainer. Owner of Yoga for Moms. • Develop, copyright, and implement multiple training programs for other professionals in the United States, and China. • Develop, market and teach a variety of classes to over 2000 people ranging in age from infancy to the elderly. Sought after speaker for local, national and international organizations; travel across the country and internationally presenting originally developed programs. • Initiate through independent efforts the first prenatal yoga programs at five Baltimore area yoga studios. • Manage all aspects of a home based business including budget, organization, long and short range planning, marketing and promotion, which resulted in quadrupling gross income in a two year period, and expanding into an international market. Show less
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WellAdvantage
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Well4Life Program, Health Coach, Presenter
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Wellness Coaching for the Well4Life program, a multidimensional program for improving the health of individuals. Conduct in person and telephonic meetings with clients that focus on goal setting and follow up of their progress. Provide personalized, individual guidance toward behavior modification resulting in positive lifestyle change for improved health. Give presentations which inspire and motivate clients to improve their health. Wellness Coaching for the Well4Life program, a multidimensional program for improving the health of individuals. Conduct in person and telephonic meetings with clients that focus on goal setting and follow up of their progress. Provide personalized, individual guidance toward behavior modification resulting in positive lifestyle change for improved health. Give presentations which inspire and motivate clients to improve their health.
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Lamaze International
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lamaze Program Director and Trainer
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2012
Created a proposal to initiate the development of an evidence based, continuing education workshop program for Lamaze International. Upon acceptance of the proposal, wrote the two-day program in accordance with the Virginia Nurses Association strict continuing education standards and Lamaze International’s guidelines. Trained Lamaze Childbirth Educators and Prenatal Yoga Teachers in Beijing, China as a Passion for Birth Program Trainer Created a proposal to initiate the development of an evidence based, continuing education workshop program for Lamaze International. Upon acceptance of the proposal, wrote the two-day program in accordance with the Virginia Nurses Association strict continuing education standards and Lamaze International’s guidelines. Trained Lamaze Childbirth Educators and Prenatal Yoga Teachers in Beijing, China as a Passion for Birth Program Trainer
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St. Joseph Medical Center, Cancer Institute
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Oncology Community Outreach Coordinator
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Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Provided education to community partners with the goal of increasing knowledge and access to cancer screenings for the un- and under-insured in Baltimore City and County. Interacted with the community to engage members in education for disparate populations. Provided education to community partners with the goal of increasing knowledge and access to cancer screenings for the un- and under-insured in Baltimore City and County. Interacted with the community to engage members in education for disparate populations.
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Coordinator/Health Educator
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1988 - 1994
Facilitated quit smoking groups and training sessions for a 5 year clinical trial of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Initiated an asthma education program for clinic patients and managed a caseload of 100+ research participants. Provided Asthma education and resource information for elementary school age children and their families in the Baltimore City School System. Facilitated quit smoking groups and training sessions for a 5 year clinical trial of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Initiated an asthma education program for clinic patients and managed a caseload of 100+ research participants. Provided Asthma education and resource information for elementary school age children and their families in the Baltimore City School System.
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Research Psychologist
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Jan 1984 - Jan 1988
In the Department of Medical Psychology, assisted Ph.D. candidates and Medical Psychologists in developing and implementing research protocol for studies on human stress factors. Collected and analyzed data from participants in studies involving man-made stress and natural disasters. Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Social Psychology. In the Department of Medical Psychology, assisted Ph.D. candidates and Medical Psychologists in developing and implementing research protocol for studies on human stress factors. Collected and analyzed data from participants in studies involving man-made stress and natural disasters. Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Social Psychology.
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Education
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1987 - 1989
Trinity Washington University
M.A, Health Promotion Counseling -
McDaniel College
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
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