Meet Shawnee Harkins

 "I've stood where many neuro patients stand—told that this is as good as it gets. But I refused to let a diagnosis define my future. I found strength in faith, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the brain's capacity to heal. Today, my purpose is clear: to give others the tools to defy the odds, just as I did." – Shawnee Harkins 

 Shawnee Harkins is a leading voice in brain health prevention, neuro rehabilitation, and AI/VR-driven digital medicine. As the Founder & CEO of ARC VRX and creator of The Harkins Method™, Neural Network Of Change, Shawnee has dedicated her career to transforming traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, and stroke recovery through cutting-edge neuroscience, technology, and fitness-based rehabilitation. 

Her mission is deeply personal—having survived and fully recovered from three life-threatening traumatic brain injuries (TBI) at ages 18, 20, and 24, she defied the medical prognosis that said, "this is as good as it gets." 

Today, as a 100% healed survivor, she is pioneering scalable neuroplasticity solutions that empower individuals, caregivers, and medical professionals to accelerate brain healing and optimize recovery. 

Her cross-industry expertise spans the fitness industry, healthcare, medical technology, AI/VR neuro rehabilitation, professional sports, and human performance, making her a sought-after leader in brain health innovation. 

Shawnee is also a Dallas Business Journal Women In Technology 2025 Nominee, recognized for her contributions to the future of neuro recovery and digital health transformation 

Shawnee is the creator of The Harkins Method™,Neural Network Of Change, a brain health treatment (patent-pending), neuroplasticity-driven training system designed to rewire the brain, optimize cognitive function, and rebuild the body through structured, neuroscience-backed recovery training. Shawnee holds two patents pending, one for a brain health treatment invention and the other a utility invention for performing brain health treatment in a virtual reality environment. 

The Harkins Method trains the mind, brain, and body to fast-track neuro recovery. 

 Shawnee delivers The Harkins Method™ across multiple platforms, ensuring scalable, accessible neuro rehabilitation solutions for individuals at every stage of their recovery journey. 

As Founder & CEO of ARC VRX, Shawnee is at the forefront of AI/AR/VR-driven neuro rehabilitation, developing immersive, medical XR-based therapies that scale neuro recovery for brain health prevention and neuro recovery. 

Before becoming a global leader in brain health and neuroplasticity, Shawnee built a career rooted in human resilience, elite performance, and crisis management. 

Wildland Firefighter & EMT – Served as a first responder in life-threatening conditions, gaining expertise in crisis response, emergency medicine, and resilience training. 

Hollywood Celebrity Trainer - Trained A-list actors, musicians, and professional athletes for physically demanding roles and peak performance. 

Sports & Athletic Performance Specialist – Worked with Olympians, military veterans, and pro athletes to optimize brain-body recovery and cognitive resilience. 

Her multidisciplinary background fuels her innovative approach to neuro recovery, digital medicine, and AI/VR-driven healthcare solutions. 

Dallas Business Journal Women In Technology 2025 Nominee – Honored for leadership in AI/VR-driven neuro recovery & digital health transformation.  

NBC DFW News Feature – Recognized for revolutionizing TBI and stroke rehabilitation.  

Collaborations with Leading Medical Institutions and Neuro Technology Brands – Including Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and brain injury non-profits. 

Keynote Speaker & Thought Leader in Brain Health Prevention, Neuro Rehabilitation, and AI/AR/VR & Healthcare – Presenting on neuroplasticity, digital medicine, and immersive therapies for medical conferences, tech summits, and investor panels