- Black Belt Registered in Seoul Korea, 1992
- Licensed with Ohio Board of Psychology 1991
- Kent State University, Educational Specialist 1986
- Kent State University, M.S., 1985; B.S., 1983
Member: Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, National Association of School Psychologists, Ohio School Psychologists, Cleveland Area School Psychologists, International Dyslexia Association, American Holistic Medical Association.
Experience: 25 years
Clients: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families, Schools, Agencies
Michelle is a licensed school psychologist who maintains a holistic practice specializing in the evaluation and treatment of individuals of all ages with learning, attention, and developmental disabilities. For this population she has designed and directs a unique and highly specialized therapeutic martial arts program called Fusion Movement, a blend of Tae Kwon Do, yoga, and other balancing & calming movement with social skills group therapy for children/teens & adults with challenges such as ADHD, Aspergers & Autism. The program offers an affordable and efficient means for families to receive several therapeutic modalities at one time. Michelle incorporates holistic modalities such as mindfulness meditation, guided visual imagery and Emotional Freedom Technique in this program as well as individual and small group therapy. She also provides consulting services and seminars to schools, and agencies.
In 2000, Michelle founded the INSIGHT Learning & Wellness Center, a multi-disciplinary group of holistic professionals who work together as a team blending research proven traditional and holistic treatments. They offer a range of complementary holistic services including: reiki, therapeutic massage, yoga, meditation/mindfulness, acupuncture, reflexology, art therapy, and aromatherapy. Michelle and the INSIGHT team provide complete psychological and educational evaluations and school advocacy, as well as individual and family therapy. Stressing natural treatments and a “there is more than medication” approach INSIGHT helps individuals and families find ways to manage their own health and wellness. Michelle has studied mindfulness extensively and has received training in sharing mindfulness with children with Dr. Amy Saltzman's "Still Quiet Place" training.
In addition to Fusion Movement, INSIGHT is home to three unique and life changing programs. ASTARA, led by Marilyn Wise, is the only Holistic Addiction Recovery Progam in northeast Ohio, is for all types of addiction. ADHD INSIGHTS, a new integrated holistic treatment program and the only in Ohio, helps individuals of all ages find natural approaches with no side effects. Affordable packages allow one to receive several natural services and overcome challenges. Lastly, Michelle also leads CAMP INSIGHT, a summer day camp for ages 6 to 12 that promotes wellness and prevention for our greatest natural resource, our children.