Dr. Shannon Connolly

Dr. Shannon Connolly If it hurts to move, let's learn to MOVE better. Motto: "Be Resilient"

If you’re at the point where you’re truly done — done hurting, done guessing, done trying everything — hear me on this.Y...
02/04/2026

If you’re at the point where you’re truly done — done hurting, done guessing, done trying everything — hear me on this.

You are not the problem.
You’ve just never had a plan that actually works for the way your body reacts to stress, load, and life.

And I say this with 100% confidence after working with people for 5+ years who saw every provider under the sun before me:

When you finally follow the right steps, in the right order, with the right guidance — things change.

Every time.

It’s not a mystery.
It’s not luck.
It’s strategy.

And it works. Every. Single. Time.

If you’re at the point where you’re saying things like:“I’ve done all the PT and it’s STILL not better.”“I’m scared to m...
02/03/2026

If you’re at the point where you’re saying things like:

“I’ve done all the PT and it’s STILL not better.”
“I’m scared to move and I hate that.”
“I don’t want another flare every time I try to work out.”
“I can’t live like this anymore.”
“I just want to feel normal again.”

…you’re not dramatic.
You’re not overreacting.
You’re not “failing” PT.

You’re just out of self-management runway — and you know it.

This is the moment most of my clients reach before they finally get help.
And guess what?

They get farther, faster, because they don’t have to guess anymore.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “I can’t do this alone anymore,”
that’s your turning point.

🔽 Want to learn how I help women actually build strength after pain — without flares, burnout, or guessing?

Drop “build strength” below and I’ll DM you more about my process + how we’d tailor it for your body.

You don’t need to push harder.
You need a better plan — and I’ll show you how we do it.

02/03/2026

People love giving advice on pain, injury, and training —
even if they’ve never trained through it,
don’t practice it themselves,
and don’t teach you how to actually live in your body.

That’s backwards.
Especially when it comes to pain.

Because here’s the truth:
Your diagnosis doesn’t write your training plan.

Your current level of physical fitness and the goals that deeply matter to you does.

A label gives us a name…and that name is usually just telling us what area is being impacted.

Your movement gives us the real info we can work with.

And that’s what actually helps you get stronger, safer, and more confident.

In this video, I break down why pain doesn’t always mean harm,
why “just be careful” isn’t a strategy,
and what to focus on if you’re dealing with arthritis, disc issues, or any other “scary” imaging diagnosis.

This is the approach that actually works —
because it’s based on you, not just your chart or some other persons assumptions about your body that they really don’t know anything about because they only have spent 10 minutes with you.

02/03/2026

You don’t need a new diagnosis — you need a clearer understanding of how your body responds to load, fatigue, and stress.
This is the stuff most doctors never explain.

If you want the mini course that breaks this down step-by-step, drop PAIN in the comments.⬇️

02/02/2026

Eileen didn’t just want another plan.
She wanted something that stuck.

She came in with knee pain, feeling “weak” in her job as a massage therapist, body image struggles, and a complicated relationship with movement — shaped by years of believing exercise was only for shrinking herself.

Together, we focused on something different:
✔ Moving with intention, not punishment
✔ Building strength that actually served her life (not just burned calories)
✔ Creating consistency without needing a gym or fancy equipment — just her Brooklyn apartment, a few tools, and a lot of heart

We navigated flare-ups.
We adjusted through a fall.
We held space for the hard stuff — and celebrated the wins.

Now? She’s been consistent for years.
She trusts her body.
She lifts with confidence.
And she’s not chasing change — she’s living in it.

Because it was never about having the “perfect” plan.
It was about building the values and daily choices that made progress inevitable.

This is what sustainable strength looks like. 💪🖤

And Eileen — you’re the blueprint.

Her GI-MAP came back with inflammatory markers + bad gut bacteria.The advice?“Just do Pilates, yoga, and light strength....
02/01/2026

Her GI-MAP came back with inflammatory markers + bad gut bacteria.

The advice?
“Just do Pilates, yoga, and light strength.”

But here’s the problem:
Oversimplified advice misses the nuance.

In The Starter Plan, we train smarter — with context.

🧠 Nervous system
🧬 Recovery load
🏋️‍♀️ Real strength demands

Because yes, healing matters. But so does capacity.
And your body needs both.

I’m looking for 3 women who:

→ Have been told to “take it easy” because of pain, hormones, or burnout…
→ Are navigating real health challenges but don’t want to feel fragile forever
→ Want to train smart — without guessing, flaring up, or getting stuck in symptom management

You’re not too sensitive. You’re not too broken.
You just haven’t had a plan that honors your whole body.

If that’s you — I built The Starter Plan for this exact season.

Let’s rebuild your strength with strategy.

Apply now. Only 3 spots open this month. ⬇️

If you’re tired of generic advice, drop REBUILD and I’ll send you the full breakdown.

02/01/2026

Your midlife body isn’t falling apart — it’s just never been trained for the life you’re living now.

And here’s exactly how we change that inside The Rebuild Method™ ↓

1 — Reset Your Baseline

We figure out what your body can actually handle today.
Clear movement screen. Clear limits. Clear plan.
Instantly reduces fear + guesswork.

2 — Build Capacity (Smart, Not Scary)

Moderate strength. Tempo work. Real-life movements.
Not too light, not too heavy — the right dose so your tissues adapt and you feel stable again.

3 — Regulate Symptoms (Without Stopping)

You learn how to adjust load + intensity, interpret discomfort, and move safely even on “off” days.
This is where confidence comes back.

4 — Make It Consistent

2–3 strength days.
Movement snacks when life is chaotic.
A real backup plan so you never “start over” again.

5 — Reclaim Strength + Identity

This is where you feel:
✔ stronger in midlife than in your 20s
✔ steady knees, hips, back, neck
✔ capable + athletic again
✔ not scared of flare-ups
✔ proud of your body

This is exactly what The Rebuild Method™ was built for.

Comment REBUILD if you want the full breakdown. 💛

Two people. Same knee surgery. Completely different outcomes.Why?Because who you hire matters.Too many don’t realize how...
01/31/2026

Two people. Same knee surgery. Completely different outcomes.
Why?
Because who you hire matters.

Too many don’t realize how urgent this is — until life forces them to.

When walking, lifting, or keeping up suddenly feels harder…
When their body stops doing what it used to without warning…

They realize too late: capability isn’t a guarantee.
But it can be trained and protected — if you act now.

The most important decisions in your life are shaped by who you trust for guidance.

And too many are being chewed up by a system that doesn’t care to rethink, relearn, or truly help.

Make it urgent. Choose wisely.

Your future strength depends on it.

01/30/2026

You stop thinking pain means you’re doing it wrong —
and start seeing it for what it really is: a signal. Not of failure or danger, but of capacity that needs to be rebuilt with the right inputs.

You stop second-guessing every movement —
wondering if you’ll “flare something up” again —
and start rebuilding real trust in your body… one rep, one step, one smart progression at a time.

Because the truth is:
You’re not too old.
You’re not too broken.
And you’re not too late.

You’ve just never been given a strategy that was built for the life you’re living now —
not the one you had 10 or 20 years ago.

💥 That’s exactly what The Rebuild Method™ is for.

This is for the woman who used to feel strong —
but now holds back because of pain, fear, or injury.

It’s for the runner, the lifter, the high-performer
who’s been told to “just rest” or “take it easy” every time something flares up…
but knows that’s not a long-term solution.

It’s for the midlife woman who’s doing everything for everyone else —
and is finally ready to feel strong, grounded, and resilient again for herself.

Inside the Rebuild Method, you get:

✔ A movement screen to understand what your body needs now
✔ Personalized strength programming that actually adapts with you
✔ Support to make sense of symptoms, setbacks, and flare-ups
✔ Coaching that helps you rebuild not just muscle — but confidence, trust, and agency

You don’t need another cookie-cutter plan.
You need a system built for your body, your life, and your long game.

This is what strength looks like now.
And you’re allowed to have it.

Drop BUILD to get the full breakdown of our process — only 3 clients/month inside The Rebuild Method.

Let’s make your next chapter your strongest yet.

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Leonardo, NJ
07737

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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My Story

I am passionate about everything that comes to health and wellness. I strive to live and practice with the “learn in all” mindset. From movement-based therapy to functional nutrition, I am constantly learning and developing to become a well rounded holistic practitioner. I practice with the philosophy that one system or protocol does not work for everyone.

I am determined to educate how intricately the body functions with multiple systems and the cause of your symptoms may not be what it appears to be. You may be in that 20% of people who have had little to short term success with standard treatments or protocols. I want to work with you!

I work side by side with my patients as a guide and a dedicated partner to figure out the root cause of your symptoms. And this all starts with YOUR story...