Michelle comes to massage by way of her own healing. She first experienced the power of conscious touch while in the hospital, after a severe auto accident left her with a broken neck. She deepened her understanding of therapeutic touch over the following year, while working with various massage and physical therapists to further her recovery.

Throughout this experience Michelle gained a great appreciation for a variety of touch therapies and felt deeply compelled to pursue a career in bodywork. In 2003 Michelle received her initial massage certification through the Massage Therapy Institute in Davis, California where she completed a 1000 hour certification program.

Michelle decided to relocate to Seattle in January 2005, and after passing the exams to meet Washington States requirements for licensure, she began her own practice in Seattle's Eastlake area. In March of 2010, Michelle, along with her colleague Tara Hoch, opened up The Radiant Body in the thriving Capitol Hill area. Michelle truly enjoys being a part of the healing journey of others and is dedicated to her own personal and professional growth in order to bring the best to her clients.

Michelle is an active member of the Associate Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), a nationwide organization that maintains professional standards for the bodywork profession. ABMP members are recognized as professional bodywork providers, and maintain a strict ethical code based on professionalism, respect for the client, honesty in advertising, and commitment to "in no way instigate or tolerate any kind of sexual advance while acting in the capacity of a bodywork practitioner."