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“Working with Michelle helped me soften out of my busy mind and return home to my body. The warmth in her voice and her gentle questions guided me inward, allowing me to feel what was asking for attention. Her nurturing presence creates a safe space where your whole nervous system can fully relax."It is a beautiful gift to yourself to simply begin listening to your body. And in those moments when it feels more difficult to connect, Michelle’s guidance becomes a true support. A gift for your own beautiful being.”
“During our coaching sessions, I often begin with the sense that my challenges aren’t ‘big enough’, that others face far more serious issues. Michelle consistently creates a space where any topic is valid. She never dismisses or rushes past what I bring; everything is acknowledged and treated as relevant for growth.“She brings structure to chaotic thoughts, expresses messy feelings in a way I couldn’t yet articulate, and highlights angles I hadn’t considered. Talking to her always leaves me in a good mood. Through well-timed repetition and gentle reframing, she has softened some of my harsher internal narratives.”
"Michelle has a calming presence that instantly grounds me. Her ability to listen deeply and uncover hidden details is remarkable. She organizes my chaotic thoughts and reflects them back in a way that brings sudden clarity and relief. The pacing of our conversations is always comfortable, offering insights without any pressure. I always leave our conversations feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply understood."
“Michelle is naturally an incredibly intuitive, receptive, creative and sincerely authentic person. She came into the session with such a grace and openness. The session brought me such a sense of clarity and groundedness during an incredibly difficult and unprecedented time in my life. She listens deeply, reflects back to you what she hears through the lens of her own wisdom and brings guided insight. Cannot recommend Michelle’s services enough.”
“It’s so lovely to be in a space with Michelle. In the moment, you feel so held—by her, by her energy. I'm always running at a frequency of 1.5x and she’s at like 0.5x. She’s able to pull me back into this state of calmness. It’s so wonderful.”
"Michelle is an excellent communicator with a high degree of intellectual intelligence. Teams will find a trusted supporter in her who is open to help with stress relief and reflections to foster integrity and stronger collaboration**."
“My time working together with Michelle motivated me to examine my communication style from a deeper perspective. Via directed mediated conversation with my co-founder, we were able to deeply examine areas of tension and bridge communication styles… I was able to recognize ways in which I was not fully listening and ways in which I didn’t feel fully heard—it felt a lot like having a birds’ eye view of how we were communicating. I feel deeply thankful for the time I spent with Michelle. If you are looking for someone to facilitate mediated conversation and organizational coaching, she is an excellent facilitator.”
1. What is somatic coaching or body-oriented coaching?
Coming soon.2. How does coaching differ from therapy?
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4. Does this work better in person or online?
5. How many sessions would I need?
6. What is your background and training?
I hold a Masters of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Global Public Health from the University of Virginia.In 2025, I obtained my Level 1 Body-Oriented Coaching Certificate from the Somatic School, which is the world's first somatic coaching program to receive the Level 2 Accreditation by the International Coaching Federation). This certification means that I have completed over 161 hours of credited program hours of coach education and training, and have met the performance requirements of the program.Prior to that, I spent 15 years working as a manager, technical advisor, and consultant on health systems strengthening in low- and middle-income countries. My former employers include the World Bank Group, the Global Financing Facility, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, ThinkWell Global, and Jhpiego. I also freelanced as a photojournalist, covering human rights and social justice issues in places like Peru and Brazil.7. When are you typically available?
I am based in Taipei, Taiwan (GMT+8) and I work most days from 9am to 8pm.To view my availability in your local time zone, please go to my booking calendar.8. How do I book a session?