I decided to begin working with Michelle after meeting her through her Universal Wellness Associates partner. I was instantly comfortable with her calming, non-threatening and multi-faceted approach. She asked meaningful questions to get to know me and the way my mind works. We used several techniques including deep relaxation, guided imagery, hypnosis, EFT, positive affirmations, cognitive/behavioral tools and plain old talking it out. She always made me feel empowered to make the decisions about the paths we would explore, while at the same time her profound insights guided our work and made me truly understand things about myself I had not been willing to admit or see clearly before.

After about three to four sessions my outlook had changed dramatically and I saw big changes in my real and perceived health. I enjoy practicing the techniques Michelle introduced to me, including deep relaxation, in my daily life. Where I felt like I was scratching the surface of issues in my other therapy experiences, I am now working at a core level. While I feel more venerable at this level, it also feels more profound. And, because of Michelle's approach with her clients, it feels safe. I've already recommended her to my husband and several friends and I plan to continue working out all the 'stuff' I've been holding on to for too long. — J. A., El Dorado Hills, CA

I came to Michelle because I was still feeling lost, lonely, sad, and frightened, even though I had done a lot of work in my counseling and through 12 steps. I just couldn't unlock whatever piece of me was gripping those feelings, unwilling to release them and the people I held responsible for them. There is a solution bubbling up, just waiting to be released. But before this happens, first other obstacles have to be removed. I have been doing a lot of work through counseling and 12 steps, but through all of this conscious effort, I couldn't even see what was happening at the core, in the subconscious. Michelle is helping me learn about myself on a spiritual level and this is the knowledge that will heal me and allow me to help others. For this, I am grateful. — S.D. Sacramento