Austin Shutler, is a licensed doctor of physical therapy, movement specialist, and yoga instructor living in San Diego California. Incorporating a holistic approach as a practitioner in healthcare, he is here to support you in harnessing the internal abilities of the mind-body spirit, to optimize health, wellness, and vitality. Born and raised in small town Ohio, Austin attended the University of Findlay for undergraduate and graduate studies, with a long history of growing in sports and exercise throughout his life, including football, basketball, baseball, and track, now yoga, surfing, climbing, running, lifting, and functional movement. He played college football for 3 years at a division 2 school: University of Findlay, with an in depth history of strength-weight lifting, and sport functional training. He headed towards travel physical therapy immediately after completion of graduate school and board exams, traveling throughout the states visiting 20+ National Parks, before taking his first contract as a therapist in northern California. Since then, he has completed 4 travel assignments as a therapist, leading him to a home base in Pacific Beach, San Diego California. Austin completed his yoga teacher training early in 2023 and began teaching soon after certification, realizing the path of a yogi is a significant part of his journey. Austin Recently has Established Awakening wellness as a health and wellness brand offering, to utilize personal rehab and wellness experience to impact the lives of individuals holistically. Through the establishment of 3 pillars, holistic wellness, movement medicine, and mindfulness, we strive to offer you the opportunity to bring awareness to your physical and subtle bodies, to enhance your connection to yourself, and to others.