Shawna Tavsky is a multimedia artist, creative professional, therapist, and educator. Originally from Canada, she lived in Montreal before moving to Mexico City, where she has lived for over 15 years. Her work explores the connection between art and health. As a therapist she specializes in complex trauma, chronic stress, and anxiety with a neurodivergent-affirming perspective that embraces unique ways of being in the world.

As an educator, Shawna co-founded Casa de Artes y Circo, a community arts center in Mexico City, where she developed international programs integrating circus arts and creative expression for 10 years. She also taught therapeutic arts at the Canadian International Institute for Art Therapy and recently was a guest speaker at the 2024 Art & Mental Health Symposium at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Shawna will soon be launching Arte Soma, a new project offering online courses for creative exploration and self-discovery. As someone who is late-diagnosed on the autism spectrum (AuDHD), her experience navigating societal constructs and complex trauma inspires her commitment to helping others on their unique path of self-discovery, healing, and connection.