Hi, I’m Michelle.

 

I’m a board-certified health and wellness coach who specializes in the impact of emotions, stress, diet, and lifestyle on digestive health. I support people with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions with an integrative (holistic) and personalized approach to long-term symptom relief. It is my full-hearted mission to help you heal in mind, body, and spirit and live your best and most fulfilled life.

After many years of struggling with my own GI condition, and trying all kinds of treatments and diets, I finally found the missing puzzle piece that transformed me. I went from someone struggling to live with chronic illness to someone healthy, energetic, and changed for the better.

I saw many gaps in conventional care that underserve the GI community and dampen our natural capabilities for healing and growth. I felt called to better understand how I healed and learn the science behind the gut-brain connection so I could fill-in those gaps and truly help people. This led me to pursue a credential in health coaching, a master’s degree in mind-body medicine (an evidence-based healthcare field combining biology, psychology, and anthropology), and a certificate in gastropsychology. I believe that everyone has the power to heal themselves, especially when they have a compassionate and knowledgeable guide supporting them along the way.  

My holistic coaching process is designed to help you transform from surviving to thriving. We do work together that will not only help you feel better, it will help you discover your inner wisdom, strengths, and values — connecting you with your highest self — the amazing person you are meant to be! It is a privilege to hold space for your transformation and see you shine. You will also learn mind-body therapies that help to regulate digestive function, reduce stress, reduce inflammation, improve sleep quality, and elevate mood. With newfound skills and an action-oriented framework, you will feel empowered and equipped to take control of your health. Ultimately, the goal is to manage your GI condition to the point of clinical remission and get your life back. I do this work because you and other GI warriors inspire me and teach me new things every day. It is my highest honor to work with you and share proven therapies that promote self-healing and allow you to discover what is possible.

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Because I have experienced the impact of a GI health crisis, I am passionate about supporting others and the ripple effect that this has on reducing the prevalence of chronic health conditions and disabilities in our communities. As a wellness advocate and educator, I serve on the Patient Advisory Committee at the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) and am a member of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM).

Education & Credentials

  • Master of Science, Mind-Body Medicine

    Saybrook University, College of Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas

  • Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach

    National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching

  • Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

    Institute of Integrative Nutrition

  • Certificate in Gastropsychology

    The Rome Foundation