Thoughtsmanship - The Legacy Of Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee Thoughtsmanship - The Legacy Of Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee

The Mannes Group LLC, is a second generation Shaklee business that also includes their parents Bruce & Elaine.  Elaine started her Shaklee journey in November 1963.  Since her passing in January 2018, our determination and desire our Mother shared with us has helped as we have stepped into her role in helping people create healthier lives.  Our backgrounds are very diverse which help in our Shaklee business, which include jobs in the following areas Education, Corporations, Medicine, Financial Planners, Government Affairs, Professional Photographer,  Funeral Director & Product Manufacturers.  With all these various experiences, the Mannes Group has a solid foundation and desire to continue in helping people to realize their goals and dreams just like our Mother did over 50 years ago.


Carla S Mannes, MSW,CG, Grief & Loss Therapist, Nutrition Coach

Carla earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University.  Carla is a therapist, who specializes in adverse childhood experience, grief and loss. She is holistic practitioner, who believes, the only way to heal is to begin to feel.

Carla has successfully integrated the use of Shaklee products into her practice and health plans. She utilizes Health print as a basis to understand her clients’ lifestyle and health goals. She recommends Stress Relief Complex and B-Complex to everyone!

Carla is the host of  ‘Tuesday Topics’ on Facebook Live. She also shares her love of the Shaklee Effect with online educational seminars on how to live your best live.

Carla has a long history with Shaklee; her parents are Presidential Life Time Master’s Bruce and Elaine Mannes.  She is the mother of four grown children, 8 grandchildren and she lives in Mesa Arizona.

Nary's story of escape from the jungles of Cambodia to a new life in America and overwhelming success in Shaklee is an extraordinary tale of courage, sacrifice, perseverance and triumph.

Bob Ferguson interviews presidential Coordinators Reed and Linda Hanson, leaders of one of an iconic and pioneering Shaklee businesses, going strong 58 years after its founding in 1960.

Dan & Charity Williams, interviewed by Laura Evans

Imagine having a family business that not only survives, it thrives and continues to grow and reach others even 50 years from when founded? Wow. They share the story of how Thelma Williams', Dan’s Mom, poor health and persistence to improve it led to a turnaround in her health and also to a business that has helped so many others for decades.

Dan also talks about what book he is enjoying these days --The Four Year Career (Masters Edition) available at www.altusproductions.com

Mark Ramirez has worked for Shaklee for 45 years. Don't let his calm, cool and collected demeanor distract you from his active lifestyle and great contributions to Shaklee Corporation.

Reflections on Philosophy by Dr. Forrest c. Shaklee Reading Part 2 by Laura Beck.