Michelle’s fascination with nutrition, natural medicine, and high performance began at a young age. She had family members that suffered from mental health and addiction related disorders which led her on a path to find answers for the trauma her and her family were experiencing. 

 

She is a dedicated athlete and pursued exploring her passions in exercise science and psychology after high school. While studying at Wilfrid Laurier University she developed a deeper understanding and respect for the connections between human design, the environment, high-performance, and health optimization. After graduating in 2014 she continued pursuing her research on high performance at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto. While becoming a Certified Nutritional Practitioner at IHN she was introduced to the European-based practice of Iridology. She instantly fell in love with this method of analysis and studied with Dr. Robert Tomilson of The Institute of Natural Health Technologies and BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination. She became a Certified Iridologist and Certified Nutritional Practitioner in 2016.

 

Michelle has since completed training in Trauma Informed Yoga and specialized training with the International Society of Orthomolecular Medicine in ADHD and Depression. She is a member of the School of Natural Medicine UK where she continues to expand her knowledge in Quantum Botanicals and Bioenergetic Medicine. Michelle is also a member of the Institute of Child Psychology where she is dedicated to spreading awareness about the latest research and strategies to help families develop resiliency, regulate emotion, and achieve  optimal health and wellbeing.

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Michelle sees that natural medicine and trauma-informed wellness practice lays the foundation to overcoming mental health and addiction related disorders. Her current passions involve understanding the connections between poor nutrition, environmental toxins, isolation, and the development of stress-related diseases. Her goal is to empower clients and provide them with a customized wellness program to assist them with their health and wellness goals.

 

Iris Therapeutics offers a variety of healing modalities including Iridology, Holistic Nutrition, Ayurveda, Quantum Botanicals (Flower Essences), Energy Medicine (Reiki/Quantum Touch), Aroma Touch Technique, and Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga. Michelle's ultimate mission is to help clients reorient the spirit to better heal the body while cultivating long term health and wellness for her community.