Shawn Marie Cichowski NBC-HWC
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Master Energy Trainer
Founder WNY Life Coaching Center
NBC-HWC credentials #A-3623791
Shawn Marie Cichowski is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with over 15,000+ hours of coaching experience supporting individuals and organizations in building resilience, improving well-being, and optimizing human performance.
She has received extensive training in evidence-based coaching methodologies, including ICF-aligned approaches, through leading national corporate health and wellness providers, and has worked across diverse settings including corporate environments, recovery centers, clinical and community health programs.
Shawn specializes in integrative, mind-body coaching that blends Western behavioral science and lifestyle medicine with Eastern mind-body and energy-based traditions to support sustainable change in energy, stress regulation, and overall well-being.
Her work includes clinical behavioral coaching, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and resilience training for staff and individuals in high-stress environments. She is also a National Instructor for Mental Health First Aid and an associate with Survivors Teaching Students through the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA).
In addition, Shawn is a Master-level practitioner, trainer & instructor in Japanese and Chinese energy healing traditions, including Holy Fire III/Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki®, and is a Certified Meditation, Mindfulness, TCM/Qigong and Mat Pilates Instructor. She is a professional member of the Reiki Membership Association and the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP).
Shawn’s integrative approach focuses on helping clients and organizations:
* Build sustainable energy and resilience
* Improve stress response and emotional regulation and emotional intelligence
* Enhance focus, mindset, and performance under pressure
* Support lifestyle change and long-term behavioral health
* Strengthen overall well-being and quality of life
Her work bridges science and ancient mind-body traditions, offering a holistic, structured, and practical approach to human energy, resilience, longevity and performance.
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Bachelors of Art in Sociology/Psychology - St. Bonaventure University
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National Board Certified Health & Well-Being Coach NBC-HWC
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Certified Mindfulness/Meditation Instructor - The American Institute of Health Care Professionals C-MI
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Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach -American College of Lifestyle Medicine/Wellcoaches
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Certified Training for Life Coaching - Life Mastery Institute
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Mental Health First Aid Instructor - National Council For Mental Health
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Certified Health & Wellness Coach - Wellcoaches
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Reiki Master Teacher & Karuna Master - International Center for Reiki
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Certified Radiant Child Yoga Teacher - YogaKids
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Service Provider for Niagara County Department of Mental Health
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National Corporate Health & Wellness Coach & Behavioral Coach
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Dragon's Way Qigong Instructor- Grand Master Lu
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Classical Pilates Education
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Shawn Marie Cichowski founded the WNY Life Coaching Center from a deep appreciation for humanity, meaningful relationships, and a genuine desire to help others thrive. Her coaching is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and integrity, creating a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
As a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Shawn combines evidence-based coaching with mindfulness, Energy Psychology, and mind-body approaches. Her coaching style is warm, intuitive, and practical, drawing from a diverse "toolbox" of techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.
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Before dedicating herself to health and wellness, Shawn spent more than 27 years in business development and executive relationship management, helping grow her family's medical and dental distribution company. This experience gave her valuable insight into leadership, workplace dynamics, communication, and the demands of balancing professional and personal life.
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While Shawn's extensive training and certifications have shaped her professional expertise, she believes life's experiences have been her greatest teacher. Having navigated many of the same transitions and challenges her clients face, she understands firsthand the power of resilience, self-discovery, self healing and personal growth. Her passion is helping others uncover their inner strengths, wisdom, and ability to create lasting positive change.
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​A lifelong athlete, Shawn competed as a Division I collegiate athlete and continues to embrace an active lifestyle centered on mindful living. She enjoys golf, spending time in nature, traveling, yoga, personal growth, spirituality, and supporting her three sons in their athletic and life pursuits.
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"Our life which has a beginning and end can be compared to river. A river flows naturally in one direction such as our life. Many times we go through life trying to swim upstream or we may get snagged between some rocks. For some there may be an avoidance of the water all together. Perhaps you feel like you want to white water raft rather than just float. These are all life expressions from within. As you step into your true and authentic self and claim your personal power you will discover your life will flow with natural ease and at a currency that is just right for you.
Regardless of where you are in life or what circumstances you may be experiencing we will discover ways to enhance, heal, empower and create the life you would love. "- Shawn Marie Cichowski
INTERVIEWS & PUBLICATIONS:
1. "Use of Complementary Medicine on the Rise" (Inteview with Shawn Marie Cichowski) In Good Health: July 2017http://www.bfohealth.com/wordpress/features/use-of-complementary-medicine-on-the-rise/
2.Life Coach Shawn Cichowski on Empire Broadcasting:https://empirebroadcastinggroup.com/shawn-cichowski-2-02-17-life-coach/
3. "WNY Life Coaching Center-Shawn Marie Cichowski Heals People from the Inside Out", Buffalo Natural Awakeningshttps://issuu.com/buffalonaturalawakenings/docs/na-buf-1116-hi/19
4. "Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries" Emp-Publications by Shawn Marie Cichowski Buffalo Healthy Living: August 2015https://www.flipsnack.com/7BBED9F569B/buffalo-healthy-living-august-2015.html?b=1&p=27
5. "Essential Oils. Do They Work?" (Interview with Shawn Marie Cichowski) In Good Health: July 2017http://www.bfohealth.com/wordpress/features/essential-oils-do-they-work/
6. "Shawn Marie Cichowski on Mindfulness at Work" Buffalo Natural Awakenings: Nov 2016https://issuu.com/buffalonaturalawakenings/docs/na-buf-1116-hi/19
7. "Empty Nest Retirement Years" (Interview with Shawn Marie Cichowski) In Good Health November 2017http://www.bfohealth.com/wordpress/features/empty-nest-retirement-years/
8. "At-home tips from the pros to alleviate depression" In Good Health Jan 2021
9. "Covid Fatigue" In Good Health 2020
Guided Meditation with Shawn Marie -Breathing Space
DreamBuilder - Paradigm Shifting w/Shawn Marie
10. Coach for your health- Shawn https://www.flipsnack.com/7BBED9F569B/october-2023-buffalo-healthy-living/full-view.html?p=18