About Me

My turning point, lets be honest my breaking point, came in 2016.  It was when I experienced my worst IBD flare and decided that there had to be another.  I felt like a slave to my illness, it impacted my life in so many ways, it caused overwhelm, worry, disconnection, shame, embarrassment.  It made me feel worthless at times and helpless & hopeless at others.  It was not only the physical symptoms but the emotional and mental impact as well and I was DONE living this way!  So it became my mission to find relief, release and freedom from IBD.  I didn’t know how but off I went.  And boy am I glad that I did.  A year later, in 2017, I was in clinical remission, symptom free, and stopping remicade (infliximab).

This began my educational period.  How had this happened?  What had caused such a monumental change in my IBD, my well-being (mental, physical, emotional & spiritual) and the way in which I lived my life?  I have the answer. I understand the connection between mind-body-soul, I understand the result of held and unprocessed emotions, the impact of trauma and past life experiences on the body and overall welling.  I know the importance of taking a holistic approach.  I know the power of doing this kind of work.  I understand the importance of modern medicine but know we also need to provide the body with the right environment to heal.  It’s a lot to sum up in a short About Me section.

I am six years into clinical remission and don’t feel that I have IBD.  But not only have I healed my IBD, I have healed myself.  I have gone from emotional outburst, emotional dysregulation, overwhelm, stress, exhaustion, disconnection to having clarity, peace, emotional regulation, feeling connected with self, others & life, living a fulfilling and joyful life that is aligned and on purpose.

Now I have the honour of working with others to help them to move into the life that they want to live, healing and not wishing for a better day, free from disconnection and living life on the sidelines.  I am love being able to share my story, the hows and the whats to support the IBD community along with those that want to heal, so they can experiece freedom from the limitations and anguish they feel.  I am living in alignment with my purpose from a place that is in flow and peaceful, something I never thought was possible.  It is possible for you too.  I can’t wait to work with you.

With Kindness
Michelle

Michelle’s empathy, support, knowledge and sprinkling of laughter and joy will have you feeling supported, heard and seen to allow for your personal growth, healing and empowered transformation.  Michelle has helped many people through one to one mentoring and group events to realise that they too can build something special for themselves and she can do the same for you.  Reach out to find out how Michelle can support you.

Membership
International Institute for Complementary Therapists

Appearances
ABC Radio Illawarra
Wellbeing Magazine, Issue 199
Shamelessly Human Podcast, Sky Steele
Dare to be Authentic Radio Show, Mari Mitchell

Education
Masters of Holistic Counselling (Australian School of Holistic Counselling / Mind Body Education)
Diploma of Holistic Empowerment Coaching (Australian School of Holistic Counselling / Mind Body Education)
Advanced Certificate of Holistic Counselling (Australian School of Holistic Counselling / Mind Body Education)
Advanced Certificate in Meditation Teaching and Holistic Human Development (Australian School of Holistic Counselling / Mind Body Education)
Advanced Certificate in Guiding & Teaching Meditation & Mindfuless – Specialising in: Spiritual Meditation & Community and Support Groups, (Australian Centre of Meditation and Mindfulness)
Certificate of Meditation Teaching and Holistic Human Development (Australian School of Holistic Counselling / Mind Body Education)
Soul Coach Certification (Denise Linn, The Linn Institute)
Ascension Training (Ashati Institute)
Women’s Circle Facilitator Training (Honouring Heart / Imogen Bailey)
Master Training – Energy Healing including Reiki (Ashati Institute)
Energy Healer Training – Reiki & others (Ashati Institute)
Life Coaching Certification (New Insights)