Meet Shilah and Shelly, the Co-Creators of Aspen Monarch. In our work we learn how to be embodied fully alive.

We set out to create a space where curious seekers of life can feel seen, supported and grounded. We offer personal sessions, group work and retreats, and collaborate with many other wellness professionals through our trainings and courses to bring you a well rounded and diverse experience of learning and personal exploration. Our work encompasses many modalities and brings forward the intersections between them that have proved transformational and with lasting impact over long periods of time. Through Yoga, Herbalism, Somatic Therapeutics, Ayurveda, Depth Psychology, Inner work and holding reverence for the unseen mystery, we weave together a wide range of modalities and practitioners that support people in getting to know themselves. Some come here for deep healing, some come out of curiosity and for education and some come to learn how to support others. However you are arriving we are happy you are here and look forward to working together.

  • Shilah Sarkissian

    For as long as I can remember, I’ve been curious about the meaning of my life. That curiosity, woven with a deep connection to the seen and unseen, set me on a path of self-exploration more than 20 years ago. I searched far and wide, only to realize the answers I sought were always within. True teachers along the way helped me remember how to access that inner space and return, again and again, to living from it with presence and embodiment.

    Teaching has unfolded as a natural extension of this journey. After completing my first 200-hour yoga training in 2009, and later my 500-hour designation in 2012, I began sharing through classes, workshops, and retreats around the world. What began as a love for mindful, meditative movement blossomed into co-creating an accredited Yoga Teacher Training school.

    My curiosity has always pulled me toward deeper layers of healing, and over time it led me into the heart of embodiment itself; the body as a doorway into wholeness. I was drawn to the quiet intelligence of plants, the subtle current of energy work, and the honesty of inner listening. Coaching and Spiritual Healing opened doorways; Ayurveda, Herbalism, and Somatic Therapy deepened them. After the birth of my daughter in 2021, I continued my education through a registered 522 hour Ayurvedic and Herbalism program and apprenticeship, which opened the door to seeing clients as both a Registered Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist and Registered Ayurvedic Herbalist.

    Sharing what I’ve learned naturally moves through me and I truly enjoy walking the path of self discovery with others. My intention is to keep this work accessible and rooted in integrity, honoring the generosity of my own teachers by supporting those truly committed to the path. I believe remembering ourselves through embodiment, honest communication, and the willingness to feel deeply, is what creates the foundation for a meaningful and energized life.

    Credentials & Professional Registrations

    ERYT 500 — Yoga Alliance

    YACEP — Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

    Registered Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist (1000 hours) — Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America

    Registered Ayurvedic Herbalist (500 hours) — Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America

    Registered Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant (500 hours) — Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America

    Registered Meditation & Spirituality Teacher — Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America

    Certified Professional Coach — LCI

    Certified Spiritual Healer & Reiki Master Teacher — Dina Kleiman

  • Shelly Mead

    I have spent much of my life exploring different forms of healing, and in doing so, I’ve discovered layers of myself I didn’t know were waiting to be remembered. For me, healing has never been about “fixing” what’s broken. It’s about coming home to who we already are.

    My own path has been shaped by lived experiences; navigating an autoimmune condition, becoming a mother, and decades of seeking. Each of these moments has invited me to meet myself more honestly, and to remember that while our journeys may look different on the surface, what we all long for is the same: to feel whole, connected, and at home in our bodies and our lives.

    This curiosity to remembering has guided me through trainings in somatic integration, energy work, nutrition, and many forms of inner work. It has also led me to the joy of guiding others as they reconnect with themselves in ways that feel embodied and true. My work is gentIe yet powerful, creating a space where people feel deeply seen, heard, and supported as they explore their own path.

    I believe that healing happens when we create space to feel, to listen, and to weave the wisdom of body, mind, and spirit back together. It’s an honor to walk beside others as they discover their own inner compass and remember their wholeness.

    Outside of this work, I love being in nature - hiking, bird watching, and soaking in the beauty of the world around me. I find joy in cooking, reading, and traveling to experience new cultures and local foods, always returning home with new inspiration and perspective.

    Training & Studies

    Certification in Transformational Coaching with an emphasis in Somatic Integration Therapy

    Current mentorship in Somatic Integration Therapy

    Reiki Master & energy work

    Graduate of the Embodied Life Coaching Program

    Two-Year Healer’s Training with Shilah Sarkissian

    Nutritional Therapy Practitioner — Nutritional Therapy Association

    Bachelor of Science in Biology — UC Santa Barbara

    Additional studies in herbalism, yoga, and diverse inner work modalities

Personal Sessions & Small Group Work

If you are interested in working with Shilah or Shelly one on one, or doing recurring small group work, please complete the short form with your contact information and we will reach out to see what type of experience will best suit your needs. To learn more about our trainings or courses please click on our courses section.