Shane Brill

Guided by the belief that education can transform personal, ecological, and cultural health, Shane is committed to helping others reclaim vitality through deep connection to food, nature, and community.

Shane Brill is a passionate educator and practitioner working at the intersection of ecological sustainability and functional nutrition. With more than two decades of experience, he designs and leads dynamic public programs that weave together food literacy, regenerative living, and holistic health. His work empowers individuals and communities to build resilience through practical, nature-based strategies.

Shane is certified as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), bringing an evidence-informed approach to nutrition and wellness education. He offers engaging courses and workshops on topics ranging from fermentation and foraging to sleep, metabolic health, and ecological design—drawing on his deep background in permaculture and wild food traditions to root health education in environmental awareness.

At Washington College, Shane led permaculture and sustainability initiatives for 20 years, mentoring students and guiding interdisciplinary projects in environmental literature, food justice, ethnobotany, and regenerative systems. His own urban homestead serves as a living model of resilient design, supporting edible and medicinal biodiversity.

Education

• RWP, Restorative Wellness Solutions, 2024
• FNTP, Nutritional Therapy Association, 2021
• MA, Washington College, 2011
• BA, Washington College, 2003

Selected Talks & Workshops

• Food Foundations: An introduction to culinary wellness

• Optimize Your Health: Foundational strategies for metabolic vitality

• Roots of Health: The intersection of food, culture, and well-being

• Brain Food for Kids: Supporting focus, learning, and mood through nutrition

• Fermentation Fundamentals: Reviving the lost art of cultured foods

• Urban Homesteading: Building resilient systems at home

• Seasonal Foraging: Exploring wild foods in native and novel ecosystems

• Zero Waste Community Visioning: Designing circular, regenerative systems

• Edible Native Landscapes: Ecological design for nutrition and biodiversity

Media Features

Shane's work has been featured in Edible Delmarva, Attraction Magazine, Chesapeake Bay Magazine, Food Drink Life, Home & Gardens Magazine, Shore Home and Garden Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, and WCTR. His grounded, integrative voice adds clarity and depth to public conversations on food, health, and sustainability.

Connect with Shane

Shane guides a vibrant functional nutrition and wellness practice, offering personalized consultations, seasonal group programs, and immersive workshops that integrate food, lifestyle, and nature-based healing. Using functional lab testing and a root-cause approach, he helps clients uncover hidden imbalances and create sustainable strategies for lasting vitality. Whether you're seeking to restore balance, deepen your connection to the natural world, or explore regenerative living, Shane provides practical tools and supportive guidance to help you thrive.