Bio

A Little About Me 💜

Oh hiiiii! I’m Shawna, and I’ve been exploring the world of health and wellness for over 25 years. But plot twist… my journey actually began in the world of French cuisine!

I started my career in some incredible, highly rated restaurants around the world, mastering the art of creating beautiful, delicious food. But as the years passed, my professional experience and personal studies started connecting some dots. I couldn’t ignore the fact that the traditional culinary world often relied heavily on fats and sugars, and I became increasingly curious about how the foods we eat truly affect our bodies. And just like that, my journey took a deliciously different direction!

My curiosity led me to New York City, where I studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. This experience completely shifted my perspective on how we fuel our bodies and opened my eyes to the powerful connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and overall well-being. I also discovered just how important movement and fitness are to the bigger picture. Spoiler alert 🙈: it's about so much more than just food!

From there, I headed back home to California, where I worked with both commercial and private gyms while continuing to expand my knowledge in nutrition and fitness. As my private clientele grew organically, so did my vision, eventually leading to the creation of Shawna Rust Fitness Chef Inc.

My business brought together everything I loved: macro-calculated meal prep and delivery, health coaching, personal training, and educational seminars. I also spent a significant part of my career working with V Shred (let's go Vince ☺️), adding even more experience to my ever-evolving wellness journey.

And then… LIFE happened 🤩

Following a MASSIVE spiritual shift, I began seeing everything through a different lens. It was as if I had awakened right where I was, fully present and ready to explore a whole new dimension of what health and wellness could mean. Suddenly, the connection between the physical and the spiritual became an even bigger part of my journey, and I became SUPER excited about what this could mean for all of us, eeeekkkk!!! 

Today, I call the beautiful mountains of Southern California home. I’m still learning, growing, questioning, and reaching for new heights because, honestly, I believe we're never truly done evolving!

My passion now is exploring the bridge between physical wellness and spiritual connection, helping us move beyond the surface and discover what it really means to feel vibrant, balanced, and aligned!!

After all, this WILD ride we call LIFE is about growth, expansion, and becoming the fullest expression of who we are. And I'm just getting started!

So, are you ready to evolve? Because I have a feeling the best is yet to come! 🥳