I first started hearing about MBSR when Michelle was receiving clearings from her massage therapist. I was fascinated by what was coming up for her and became curious about what might come up for me.
When Michelle began training to become an MBSR practitioner, she started doing clearings for me, my husband, and even our two dogs. It has been incredible to experience this work firsthand and to watch her passion grow into what is now her business.
Personally, I’ve noticed that I feel much calmer overall. When I get upset, I’m able to ground myself much faster instead of staying stuck in the emotion. That shift alone has made a big difference in my day-to-day life.
One of the biggest breakthroughs for our family came through food sensitivity testing. We discovered certain foods were negatively impacting our gut health. My husband learned he has a severe sensitivity to gluten and wheat. After removing those from his diet, he realized his digestion hadn’t actually been “normal” for years. Within just two weeks, he said he had the most normal bowel movements he’s had in decades.
He has also struggled with severely cracked hands for over 20 years. Prescription creams would help temporarily, but then it would flare back up — sometimes worse than before. His hands would cycle through stages: almost normal, then dry and rough, then hard and intensely itchy, followed by deep painful cracks. When Michelle checked us for parasites, she found a connection between his symptoms and an imbalance. We are now working on clearing that out, and for the first time it feels like we’re addressing the root cause instead of just managing symptoms.
With our two dogs, we can absolutely tell when it’s time for a clearing. They become anxious, hover constantly, and can’t seem to settle. Last weekend at my father-in-law’s house, one of our dogs couldn’t decide what he wanted — he wanted attention but didn’t want to be touched, wanted to sit with us but also seemed restless and unsettled. I mentioned to my husband that I should text Michelle to do a clearing for him. On the drive home, I received a message from her saying he was due for one that week. The timing was incredible. After their clearings, the difference is noticeable. They’re calmer, more settled, and not constantly bickering like a couple of teenage boys.
But the biggest change has been within me.
After raising a family and transitioning into being empty nesters, I didn’t realize how stressful that shift felt. There was a sense of “now what?” that weighed on me more than I expected. With all of these changes and the clearings Michelle has done, I can honestly say: I am happy. I feel more at peace. More grounded. More content in this season of life.
My only regret is not knowing about this sooner. If this had been part of our lives while we were raising our children — especially during the teenage boy years — it would have been a complete game changer.
We are so grateful for the clarity, calm, and healing this work has brought into our home. Watching Michelle step into this calling and seeing the real impact it has had on our family has been truly inspiring.
~Missy N.
