Stephen's journey began in 1994 during an unexpected catalyst: while incarcerated for a drug offense, he experienced a spontaneous activation, which continues to this day, of what Eastern traditions call a full blown Kundalini awakening. This profound event initiated a deep study of human potential.

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Shortly after his release from prison, Stephen apprenticed under a Japanese Shinto Priest in 1995. This is his first contact with the concepts of Shen, Qi and Jing. His mentor famously told Stephen, "I can teach you God's way, but you must go to school to learn the government's way." So, he went on a scholarly voyage.

In 1996, Stephen began school in Traditional Chinese Medicine where he again learned of the concepts -- Jing, Qi, and Shen -- the Three Treasures. This is when he began using the term Shen in his work that evolved into different Shen terminology to describe the earliest forms of the Shen Life teachings.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor's in Health Studies and a Master's in Oriental Medicine, with doctoral work in Energy Psychology (Psycho-Bioenergetic Studies), Transpersonal Studies and Oriental Medicine. Beyond formal education, Stephen holds professional certifications as a Transformational Coach, Reiki Master, and an Ordained Minister, complemented by specialized training in structural integration bodywork, personal training, integrative movement, and public speaking.

His interdisciplinary mastery extends across Noetic Sciences, Yoga, Occult traditions, Biblical Studies, Semiotics, Mythology, Peak Performance, Libertarian philosophy, natural law, and free market economics—creating an integrated framework for understanding human potential.

Currently, Stephen focuses on teaching, coaching and writing the Shen Life Models, while finishing his doctorates in Oriental Medicine and Energy Psychology.

I’ve known and met a few great people in my life. Stephen is at the top of my list of great people. He is the most profoundly awake person I know. The depth and breadth of his awareness is breathtaking. He is just as comfortable talking about sports as he is about the human condition. He can talk about the inner-workings of the mind in one moment and in the next moment talk about the geo-political goings on in the world. Stephen is a renaissance man; he is trained in the chiropractic philosophy and technique, an athlete, an acupuncturist, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, an expert on body mechanics, a student of finance, a Biblical scholar and a doctoral student of human psychology.

~Raneil

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