Michelle has a Bachelor of Studio Arts with double minors in Biology and Art History from Athens State University. She has received certifications through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Otter Dance School of Medicine, Theta Healing Institute of Knowledge, and International Center for Reiki Training. She is a Usui Reiki Master practitioner and teacher. She received her Yoga Alliance 200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher certification through Marianne Wells in Costa Rica in 2008 and her prenatal certification through Stephanie Keach in Asheville, NC in 2009.