About The Founder: Alexis J., PhD, MPH

Dr. Alexis J. is the owner of ZenShells, LLC.
ZenShells, LLC is a safe space of spiritual guidance, healing, wellness and self care created to emphasize mind-body-spirit connection as it relates to health and quality of life. "Zen" to Alexis means, balance, in all aspects of life and health. "Shells" comes from part of her mother's name, as she has instilled in her the strength and courage for all she pursues today.
She is very passionate about making integrative wellness, energy work, and selfcare more accessible to the community.
ZenShells, LLC utilizes tarot and intuitive readings, spiritual empowerment coaching, spiritual advising, self-care services and products, online courses, workshops and more, to assist anyone along their journey to optimal health and healing.
Alexis strives to help YOU along your journey to healing, peace, Empowerment, recovery, spirituality, and more. Check out her work and offerings within the services tab of this site!
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Welcome home...... find your ZEN. - Dr J.

Education and Certifications
Saybrook University, 2025
PhD in Mind-Body Medicine
University of Florida, 2018
Master of Public Health
University of Florida, 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Certificate in Integrative Wellness Coaching

Samantha Shakes
Creative Director & Brand Manager
Samantha Shakes is the Creative Director and Brand Manager of ZenShells.
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She is the owner of the creative agency, STUDIO SVNTN (formerly know as Made by Shakes). She has a solid reputation as a visionary problem-solver and creative tactician in the fields of brand development and strategy, photography, media and video production, and digital marketing.
She has been working with ZenShells since 2020. As a member of our team, she assists with our creative strategies, photography/videography, and so much more!