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Shannon Baisden, MA is the Program Manager for Fitness and Nutrition Coaching at WellSpring School of Allied Health where she develops curriculum and serves as a college professor. Professionally, she has served as a Clinical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Corporate Fitness Manager and Director of the Professional Fitness Institute. An ACE Certified Health Coach, Shannon holds a BA in exercise science from the University of California, Davis and an MA in sport sciences from the University of the Pacific.

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