Meet Our Team: Shantyel Bowman

shantyel bowman hikingShantyel Bowman, MAT, ATC

A native of Bend, Oregon, Shantyel Bowman attended college at Oregon State University. There, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 2014. Following graduation, she headed to Montana to continue her studies and, in 2016, earned her Master’s in Athletic Training from Montana State University, Billings.

After completing her education, Shantyel moved back to reconnect with family and friends in Bend before starting her career. However, her first career move took her away from Central Oregon again. This time to Washington State where shantyel bowman athletic trainer for the center foundationshe enjoyed just over two years as a practicing athletic trainer.

With her heart still in Bend, Shantyel was excited when she saw an athletic training opportunity open up with The Center Foundation. And, we are thrilled to have her on our team! Now, you can find Shantyel at La Pine High School in the afternoons supporting the student athletes.

Shantyel loves her active Central Oregon lifestyle. For example, when she isn’t on the sports field or in the training room at her high school, you can find her hiking, mountain biking, and playing Frisbee. She also values spending time with family and friends, as well as creative pursuits like painting and the adventure of traveling.

shantyel bowman and familyFirst Job?

AT with ATI physical therapy

Favorite food?

Lettuce wraps

Something quirky/interesting about you?

I wear funky socks every day.

What is one thing you would like people to know about athletic trainers?

Athletic trainers are dynamic, quick-thinkers, with the ability to solve problems in a variety of circumstances, and use whatever is at hand to get the job done.

 

Shantyel Bowman, MAT, ATC is an athletic trainer with The Center Foundation and serves La Pine High School. Find out more about our athletic training team here.