Michelle is certified by the California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist.  She has continued her studies with Dr. Vasant Lad with courses in New Mexico, as well as a clinical internship in Pune, India.  After graduating, she worked for Elephant Pharmacy as a practitioner and head of the herbal pharmacy.  She has a private practice in the east bay using herbs, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, and body therapies to guide people back to more balanced health. 

Ayurveda, “the knowledge of life”, is the natural healing system of India with a history of 5000 years. It is a holistic science of longevity with a focus on creating a vibrant state of mind, body, and spirit based on individual constitution.  As each person is unique, each path toward balance must be unique as well.  Ayurveda treats the person, not the disease.   It encourages harmonious living with ourselves and our environment through proper use of diet, herbs, lifestyle practices, yoga, breath work, and meditation.