Michele began her Yoga practice in California during her exploration of transcendental meditation. Starting with the Yoga classes she found at a local college, Michelle used her practice as a restful tool while working in a high-stress environment as an Intensive Care Nurse.

Michelle then moved to Louisville, Kentucky where she began a meditative style of hatha Yoga with Karen O'Bannon. When she relocated with her family to Wilmington she continued her practice at local gyms and the Wilmington Yoga Center. While her children grew, she volunteered at the Arboretum as a Master Gardener, as a tutor at the Cape Fear Literacy Council, and at various schools. She then began searching for something else.

After the exciting experience of opening the studio in June of 2002, Michele then completed Doug Swenson's teacher training certification, and went on to complete Seaside Yoga's six-month teacher training intensive, graduating in 2003. Michele loves teaching students of all levels and has gratitude for having the ability to share this amazing practice with others.