Joe Shoemaker | Coach, Teacher, Facilitator, & Guide - the meraki method

I wholeheartedly recommend Joe Shoemaker: a Neuro-Somatic Coach, Trauma-Informed Facilitator, and Meditation Guide specializing in nervous system regulation and somatic healing. Through his Nervous System Sanctuary™ and private coaching, Joe helps high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators release chronic stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience by working directly with the body's intelligence. His unique approach blends nervous system recalibration, polyvagal theory-informed practices, and yogic practices to facilitate deep restoration and sustainable high performance.

“My dear friend Joe's has an extraordinary gift: integrative approach to somatic healing beautifully weaves together his deep knowledge & wisdom of ancient practices with a genuine understanding of how our bodies hold and release stress, trauma, and tension. What truly sets Joe apart is the heartfelt kindfulness that shines through everything he does; he creates such a safe, compassionate space that allows for profound healing & transformation to unfold naturally. Having witnessed his work firsthand, I've seen how he guides people back into connection with their bodies and nervous systems in a way that feels both grounding & liberating. Joe's dedication to supporting others' well-Being isn't just ‘professional,’ for it's a calling that he embodies with authenticity & care. I value Joe so very much and highly recommend him, whether you're seeking somatic healing, coaching, or both! His work offers a pathway to genuine restoration, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness that stays with you long after your sessions end.” - Jess Marie 🌻

more about Joe

“Most professionals today are running on fried nervous systems. Burnout shows up as overthinking, reactivity, chronic tension, poor sleep, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself and others. And yet—clarity, safety, resilience, and relief are possible when the nervous system learns a new way of being.

That’s where I come in. My work centers nervous system re-education: teaching leaders and teams how to shift from survival mode into coherence and balance. The result isn’t just stress relief—it’s clearer decisions, stronger leadership, deeper creativity, and a body that feels like an ally instead of an enemy.

I’ve lived this journey myself. After years of disease, dysfunction, and burnout, I rebuilt my system from the inside out through somatic practices, meditation, and energy work. For 25 years I’ve studied what helps people regulate, repair, and thrive—not just in theory, but in daily practice.

Now I guide high-performing professionals through the same transformation. Using my InnerSpace Method™, a somatic coaching process, I help people and organizations release stored stress, reconnect with their emotional compass, and build resilience at the root level of the nervous system.

This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level hacks. It’s about retraining your entire system so you can meet life—and leadership—with clarity, safety, and authentic impact.”