Congratulations are in order for Shanon Smith who received her Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition degree, cum Laude. Growing up in Colorado, hiking and playing volleyball, Shanon always had a love of fitness and being active. She moved to Los Angeles after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She began working in a yoga studio where she discovered her passion for helping people find their love of fitness. Shanon began her career as a personal trainer in 2002 at a commercial gym. She then worked in a corporate wellness center before deciding she wanted to start her own business. In 2005, she launched Shanon B. Smith Fitness and Wellness and began building a base of personal training clientele. Shanon has certifications in personal training and in lifestyle and weight management from ACE Fitness. Shanon has been featured in Daily Candy and C Magazine. Her thesis is entitled: A Holistic Approach to Designing Individualized Programs for Weight Loss Clients.