Shanna Carey, CNA, CCHT, Energy Healer
Shanna Carey is a dedicated healthcare professional with nearly 25 years of experience in the medical field, bringing compassion, resilience, and versatility to every role she has held. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she had the honor of caring for veterans—an experience that deeply shaped her commitment to service and patient-centered care. Over the years, she has worn many hats within healthcare, consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic and a passion for supporting those in need.
Shanna spent a decade as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, a role she entered unexpectedly after being encouraged to explore dialysis while transporting a patient. Quickly proving to be a natural in the field, she became highly skilled in dialysis care and patient education. During her career in dialysis, she trained 17 patients in home hemodialysis, teaching them to confidently manage their treatments at home. Although the work was deeply rewarding, it was also demanding, requiring constant on-call availability. The COVID-19 pandemic made this period especially challenging, as the immunocompromised dialysis population suffered significant losses—an experience that profoundly impacted her both personally and professionally.
In addition to dialysis, Shanna has spent eight years working in behavioral and mental health with both children and adults, including helping establish a new behavioral health unit in a Level IV trauma hospital and working within a state hospital system. Known for her ability to calmly de-escalate tense situations and shift the energy in a room without physical intervention, she values communication and empathy as powerful tools in care. Continuing to expand her approach to healing, Shanna is currently studying to become a Reiki practitioner, with certification expected in April. She believes strongly that while medicine is essential, healing can take many forms, and she remains committed to helping others find comfort, balance, and support on their health journeys. ✨
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- dialysis
- behavioral health
- mental health
- hemodialysis
- home hemodialysis training
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I like healing people. I have more of a motherly aura, you know, because I didn't have a great mom who was a comforter. My mom wasn't empathetic and was just ruthless, so I feel like I bring that nurturing quality to my work. When I do admits and people are scared that I'm going to say they're crazy, I tell them I'm not here to judge them - I'm here to help them. I don't have to ever put my hands on people that are violent. I can talk those people down and change the energy in the room. I'm a firm believer that there are some things, and there are some professional boundaries, but sometimes medicine can't help. I definitely came from a really traumatized background and history, so I can empathize. I sacrifice myself over and over and over again for patient care. I stood in a doorway until they said 'You're fired,' advocating for patient care.