Bio

My Practice

Hello, I am Shale Maulana. I use she/her pronouns. I am a licensed therapist, Reiki Master, Kemetic Yoga instructor, and meditation teacher. My approach is rooted in mindfulness, self-compassion, trauma healing, and connection to nature and ancient traditions. I help clients reclaim wellbeing and restore their knowing of themselves through therapy, Reiki, yoga, self-love, and ancestral connection.

My Journey

With a foundation in clinical research and nearly a decade of impactful work with the NYC Health Department, I dedicated myself to addressing health disparities in central Brooklyn, specifically focusing on health equity issues and racial disparities. My extensive experience in research and population health unveiled the intricate interplay between environment, stress, and health outcomes, underscoring the urgent need for healing in my community and beyond.

Amidst my own challenges of overwork and unresolved trauma, I discovered a transformative path to self-restoration. Seeking solace in yoga, I found a grounding force that provided stability amid life's chaos. This practice became my anchor, initiating the healing journey for my body, mind, and spirit.

Driven by a thirst for knowledge, I delved into mindfulness and immersed myself in literature on healing and personal development. Nature became my sanctuary, offering therapeutic walks and hikes. Gratitude lists, laughter, and rediscovering joy marked the slow but steady recovery. Embracing self-care, learning to say no, cultivating new friendships, and actively loving myself were pivotal milestones.

My journey toward holistic well-being incorporated diverse modalities, including holistic nutrition, herbal medicine, Reiki, and meditation. Collaborating with skilled instructors and healers, I navigated these transformative practices with gratitude for the invaluable lessons each challenge presented.

Introduced to Reiki as a complement to my healing journey, I initially approached it skeptically. However, the profound shifts in my mood, energy, and sleep quality after just a few sessions dispelled my doubts. Embracing Reiki as a student, I received training and attunements, making it an integral part of my personal wellness and healing arsenal. Sharing this sacred practice with friends, family, and clients has become a source of immense joy.

In 2017, I embarked on a journey into Kemetic yoga, culminating in a 200hr yoga teacher training with Yirser Ra Hotep Lawrence, founder of the Yoga Skills School of Kemetic Yoga. This profound experience accelerated my spiritual and personal development, setting the stage for sharing these life-transforming tools as a yoga instructor.

My commitment to holistic care led me to pursue a Masters in Social Work at Columbia University, graduating in 2023. As a therapist, I draw on my personal journey, education, and clinical training to create a practice centered around holistic care, self-compassion, and empowerment.

Today, I find fulfillment in continuously evolving as both a healer and a learner. Acknowledging that my own transformative journey is ongoing, I approach each day with humility and gratitude. It is my sincere privilege to support others on their paths of healing, growth, and awakening.

“You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.”

- E C K H A R T T O L L E

Professional Training and Certifications

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts in American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington - 2007

  • Master of Public Health, Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University - 2012

  • Master of Social Work, Advanced Clinical Practice, Columbia University - 2023

TRAININGS

  • Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness in Prison, Kath Meadows and Whitney Ingram - 2017

  • Usui Reiki I Class and Attunement, Selome Araya - 2017

  • Usui and Tibetan Reiki I and II Workshop and Attunement, Healing Reiki Brooklyn, Kristin Reed - 2018

  • Usui Reiki II Class and Attunement, Selome Araya - 2018

  • 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training and Certification in Kemetic Yoga, YogaSkills, Yirser Ra Hotep Lawrence - 2018

  • Usui Reiki III Master Level Class and Attunement, Selome Araya - 2020

  • Meditation Instructor Training, Susan Piver, Open Heart Project - 2021

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Levels 1 and 2, Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute - 2022

  • Somatic Experiencing Beginning I - Somatic Experiencing International - 2023

  • Somatic Experiencing Beginning II - Somatic Experiencing International - 2024

  • Transformative Couples Therapy - David Mars, PhD - 2024