Michelle has a B.S. in Human Services from University of Phoenix in Portland, OR and a MSW from Portland State University. She has worked for over 15+ years in the Human Services and mental health field. She is a Wholistic Afrocentric Wellness practitioner providing culturally specific mental health services to the BIPOC community. Michelle applies a combination of Anti-Oppressive Practice, Liberation Psychology, Empowerment theories, and the Strengths Perspective to inform her practice when working with families and community members. Her drive to understand the complexities of the world has led her to study African Spirituality, meditation, Kemetic Reiki, Usui Reiki, astrology, apothecary, herbalism, among other things. Through her own physical health struggles Michelle has gained a wealth of knowledge about herbal medicine and other natural and spiritual healing modalities. She is passionate about helping others empowering individuals to make informed decisions not only about their mental, physical, and spiritual health, but their total lifestyle. Michelle is a Reiki Master, Sacred Woman Practitioner and Vibration Sound Therapist.