Michelle has over 20 years of clinical experience combining techniques of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy, with a devotion to assist individuals on their journey to health! After a lengthy career in clinical massage therapy, Michelle continued her education in Oriental Medicine and is Board Certified in Acupuncture through the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In addition to completing her Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Michelle has also traveled to Tokyo, Japan to experience intensive training with 40 senior practitioners of Toyo Hari. Toyo Hari is a highly refined form of 5-element acupuncture emerging from Japan that focuses on treating the root and branch of imbalances in the body. Michelle completed the program certified by the Japanese Toyo Hari Medical Association, and continues to be an ongoing member of the Florida Branch of the Toyo Hari Association of North America Altamonte Acupuncture Massage and Bodywork Ap731/MA11000/MM30282
Michelle is a Board Certified Acupuncturist through the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Dipl. Ac., NCCAOM - 1996). When a Master level program including Chinese Herbal medicine was available, Michelle completed extensive coursework in Chinese Herbal Medicine to achieve the degree Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in 2003. In addition to more than 20 years of experience in clinical therapy for pain relief, Michelle offers vast experience with natural therapies such as herbal prescriptions, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplementation, yoga therapy and lifestyle counseling to assist patients in restoring a healthy balance.