EdD, C-IYAT (Yoga therapist), RYT-500

Michelle’s approach to yoga therapy is on the gentler side of yoga,  with a heart-led approach to healing.  As the founder of West Coast Duck Yoga , she specializes in one-on-one yoga therapy sessions tailored to support anxiety, pain, fatigue, grief, physical injuries  and transitions. Her work integrates breath awareness, mindful movement, meditation, and guided relaxation to help clients reconnect with their bodies and cultivate steadiness from within.

Michelle is also a certified death doula through the Home Hospice Association.  In this role, Michelle offers holistic non-medical support that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit.  Services include bedside yoga, meditation and breathwork for pain, guided visualization, chakra support & energy balancing as well as companionship and vigil.

With a Doctorate in Education, she brings a depth of insight to every session.   Whether in the clinic, at home, or at the bedside, Michelle’s goal is to meet each person where they are, with warmth, presence, and care.