Movement, Recovery, Longevity
Move well, recover well, stay strong.
I am Shannon Taylor, a biokineticist, massage therapist and strength educator in Cape Town. For 16 years I have helped people understand their bodies, work through pain and tension, and build the strength to keep doing the things that matter to them.
STRONG FOR LIFE APPS
Start strength training today, on your phone
I spent years writing a book on strength, 187 drafts of it, and kept finding the starting point was still too overwhelming. So I built these instead: the simplest, kindest way into strength training I know, for a fraction of the cost of personal training.
Habit Builder · Free
For starting out or starting again. About 15 minutes, twice a week.
Progressive Overload · R399 once-off
Your strength plan, week by week. The first two weeks are free.
Two ways to work with me
RECOVER
Massage & Treatment
Clinical and therapeutic massage for pain, tension, nervous system regulation and movement limitation, or simply a deep massage to relax. Sessions from 30 minutes to a 5 hour Half Day Deep Dive.
From R500
STAY STRONG
Strength Coaching
Your own programme in your own personal app, built around your body, your goals and your week. Strength first, with HIIT and conditioning where it helps. Weekly feedback and a review every 5 weeks, in person or on Zoom.
R4 500 to start, then R1 450 a month
“I am not trying to make exercise the centre of your life. I am trying to make sure your body is capable enough to show up for the things that are.”
Shannon
For ordinary people, for a long time
I am not particularly interested in helping people become elite performers. I am interested in helping ordinary people participate fully in their own lives for as long as possible: capable, independent, connected, and engaged in the things that matter to them.
Most people do not need more information. They need a simpler starting point, and somebody to help them find the next useful step rather than the perfect plan. Whether that is hands on treatment, a programme, or both, that is what I try to offer.
ON INSTAGRAM
Follow along at @shan.socialwellness
My own workouts, simple habits, short movement demos and honest thoughts on strength, pain and getting older. Free, practical, and something to come back to between sessions.
Workshops and talks
I teach workshops on strength training, why muscle matters and how to build confidence in the gym, for groups, workplaces and communities. Get in touch to arrange one.
Giving back
A portion of every session goes to S-Cape and Free to Fly, who support survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. To date, Social Wellness has donated around R250 000 and provided around 20 000 meal packs. Our values and giving
Where to find me
Rondebosch Chiropractic Centre
30 Bonair Road, Rondebosch
1 Milner Avenue, Hout Bay
Coaching consultations and reviews are also available on Zoom.
