With a background in Exercise Physiology from Chico State University (BA) and San Diego State University (sport psychology and nutrition studies)  Michelle developed a passion to help people recover and heal from injuries after her dad passed from years of a deteriorating disease. She has been certified as a Massage Therapist since 1996 through Body Mind College in Southern California. In 2004 she began studying through John F. Barnes and found a more effective way of approaching injuries for permanent results. 

"I have practiced with helping people heal people from sports injuries, car accidents, repetitive stress, debilitating disease and abuse. I believe in creating a safe environment for healing to take place. Building trust with my patients is an ongoing process. We delve in to the deepest layers of pain and allow it to surface so healing can occur.  I love what the John F. Barnes myofascial release approach can accomplish and I am still amazed each day with the transformations I see my clients go through. It is a privilege to help people get reconnected to the power within themselves to live an active lifestyle again after injury or trauma."