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Cortney Martinelli
Exploring the intersection of the nervous system, energy, and the unseen field—and how it shapes human behavior, connection, and transformation.
At A Glance
Trusted by thousands through live trainings, immersive experiences, and community-based transformation at SHINE, a wellness and education center in Kent, Ohio.
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25+ years in corporate leadership, communication, and human development
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Founder of SHINE, a retreat and training center serving individuals across the U.S.
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Creator of High Frequency Healing Method™, Akasha Yoga™ and Embodied™ Reiki
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Creator of 20+ certification programs in wellness and human development
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Host of 250+ annual workshops, trainings, and events
Not Theory. A Living Laboratory.
Cortney is the founder of SHINE, a physical wellness and education center where this work is not just discussed—it’s practiced, observed, and experienced in real time.
Through hundreds of workshops, trainings, and group experiences each year, she works with individuals inside live environments—offering a rare, firsthand lens into how transformation actually unfolds.
This creates a unique advantage: the ability to witness patterns, shifts, and breakthroughs as they happen—not in theory, but in practice.
Our work is grounded in repetition, observation, lived and real human experience at scale...not just philosophy.
See Cortney in Conversation
Cortney is known for translating complex, often intangible concepts into language that is clear, grounded, and immediately applicable.
Her speaking style is both dynamic and relatable—bringing a natural energy, warmth, and presence that makes deeper conversations accessible, engaging, and easy to connect with.
Her work sits at the intersection of science, energy, and lived experience—offering perspectives that resonate across both personal growth and high-performance spaces.
What I Speak On
The Missing Link in Personal Growth
Why mindset alone doesn’t create change—and how the nervous system and body must be included.
High Frequency Living & Energy Medicine
A grounded approach to understanding energy, frequency, and how healing actually occurs—bridging intuitive practices with real-world application and observable transformation.
Brainwaves & Human Performance
How brainwave states influence focus, productivity, intuition, and creativity—and how to intentionally access states that support high performance, clarity, and expanded awareness.
Mastermind, Co-Regulation & Collective Transformation
Why transformation accelerates in group environments—and how mastermind dynamics, co-regulation, and shared intention create powerful shifts in behavior, healing, and human connection.
About Cortney
Cortney Martinelli is a speaker, educator, and founder of SHINE, an experiential wellness and education center where transformation is explored in real-world, group environments.
With over 25 years in corporate leadership and more than a decade facilitating workshops, trainings, and certifications, her work offers a unique lens into how the nervous system, energy, and human behavior intersect.
She is known for bridging structure and intuition—translating complex, often intangible concepts into language that is clear, grounded, and immediately applicable.
For Podcasts, Speaking & Documentary Features
Cortney brings a grounded, articulate voice to conversations around the nervous system, energy, human behavior, and transformation.
At the core of her work is a deep foundation in healing and energy—exploring how vibration, awareness, and the nervous system interact to shape human experience.
Her work is especially aligned with conversations exploring:
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Consciousness and the unseen field
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Nervous system regulation and emotional patterns
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Brainwaves, performance, and expanded awareness
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Human connection, co-regulation, and group dynamics
She is available for podcasts, keynote speaking, panels, and documentary collaboration.
Explore Deeper Work
For those who feel called to go beyond conversation and into direct experience, Cortney offers immersive environments, trainings, and programs designed for transformation at both the individual and group level.
Pathway 1:
Visit SHINE
A wellness and education center offering workshops, unique experience retreats, and programs rooted in embodied practice, nervous system awareness, and energy-based work.
Pathway 2:
Certifications & Trainings
One-day trainings for those looking to expand their understanding of energy, the nervous system, sound, yoga and nature.
Pathway 3:
Work With Cortney
Private experiences, masterminds, and advanced-level containers directly with Cortney for those ready to explore this work more deeply.