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THE DOSE TEAM

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

At The Desert Dose, we’re more than coaches – we’re a team of trailblazers, motivators, and adventure enthusiasts dedicated to helping you unlock your potential. Guided by our mission to inspire growth and connection through movement, mindset, and outdoor adventure, we create spaces where courage flourishes, confidence soars, and joy is shared. Meet the passionate individuals behind the magic who are ready to empower you on and off the trail!

Shannon Casson

Founder & Chief Possibility Officer

shannon@thedesertdose.com

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Shannon Casson helps individuals and teams turn challenges into opportunities, step into their power, and cultivate confidence, clarity, and courage for lasting growth. She founded The Desert Dose to create transformative experiences that expand comfort zones, strengthen relationships, and foster resilience in both work and life. With a background in leadership development, coaching, and movement-based learning, Shannon equips people with practical tools to navigate challenges, reframe limiting beliefs, and build impactful relationships. Through DOSE workshops, she introduces science-backed strategies that activate the brain’s natural reward system—helping individuals and teams feel more motivated, engaged, and empowered. Shannon’s work is rooted in the belief that when we lean into possibility, deepen connections and embrace the stretch zone, we unlock growth, joy, and our greatest potential.

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Jenn Hess

Meet Jenn Hess, the ultimate stoke-builder on two wheels! Hailing from Laramie, WY, Jenn is a BICP Level 2 certified mountain bike coach with over a decade of experience empowering riders of all ages. Her life mission? Getting more women and kids out shredding trails, one confidence boost at a time. As the visionary behind Wyoming’s epic Rowdy Gowdy Women's Bike Camp, Jenn has created a thriving community of fearless female riders who dare to push their limits and embrace the joy of riding. With an unstoppable combo of optimism, positivity, and pure passion, Jenn turns every ride into an adventure you won’t forget. When she’s not coaching, you’ll find Jenn tackling the steepest lines, laughing her way down rock gardens, and proving that any day on two wheels is a day well spent—especially when shared with friends. Riding with Jenn means leveling up your skills, finding your flow, and catching her signature smile (and infectious laugh) along the way. Let’s just say, she’s not just a coach—she’s your personal hype woman on the trail!

"I love pushing the limits and helping other riders gain confidence on the bike." 

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Heather Hendrie

Heather is a Whistler nature-based therapist and writer originally from Guelph, Ontario who has lived in Cusco, Costa Rica, California, Colorado, and the Canadian Rockies before calling British Columbia home. Heather holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in Outdoor Pursuits from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling with a concentration in Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University. Heather’s intimate writing style draws on her varied life experiences and work as a clinical counsellor to remind us all that in our tough or embarrassing moments, we are not alone. Heather’s first best-selling anthology, awfully hilarious: stories we never tell, won the Canadian Book Club Awards readers' choice for best anthology in 2023. The second anthology in the series, period pieces, tells truths in an attempt to end shame around menstruation and menopause. Heather considers herself to be an expert in play and JOY, and her inner child is obsessed with wearing all of her favourite patterned clothes at once.

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Liberdy Welsh

I'm a movement enthusiast with a passion for the outdoors and over a decade of experience as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. From snowboarding to mountain biking, I thrive on staying active and exploring new challenges. My love for mountain biking was reignited when I moved to Grand Junction in 2020, and I became a certified PMBIA Level 1 coach to share the skills, confidence, and joy the sport has brought me. I specialize in helping riders of all levels improve their techniques and embrace the thrill of the trail. My coaching style is patient, supportive, and tailored to each rider’s unique goals. Whether it's navigating technical terrain or building confidence on challenging trails, I’m dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and empowering experience for women riders.

"I'm passionate about empowering women riders to embrace the skills, confidence, and pure joy that mountain biking has brought into my life."

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Jonathan Casson

Jon is a high-performance coach and coach educator with 20+ years of experience spanning Olympic, national, and grassroots programs across snow sports and cycling. As Director of Education for PMBIA, he helps shape global instructor standards while bringing that same expertise to the trail — translating complex skills into clear, practical progressions that build confidence step by step. Known for his calm, thoughtful and fun style, Jon meets riders exactly where they’re at and helps them ride with more skill, flow, and fun. Based in Grand Junction, he’s raising the skill bar in our community — and yes, he’s also Shannon’s favorite riding partner.

"It's fun to have fun!"

CONNECT WITH US

Shannon Casson

Chief Possibility Officer

shannon@thedesertdose.com 

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Grand Junction, CO

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