About Michelle
Michelle's passion is sharing an integrative approach to fitness, healing, & nurturing relationships that is scientifically sound, fun, & spiritual. Michelle began practicing yoga 16 years ago, while pursuing her degree in Physical Therapy. She is a licensed physical therapist for 13 years, specializing in pediatrics & pre/postnatal women's health. Michelle is trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment as a pediatric movement specialist and in Yoga For The Special Child. Michelle is an Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher & Infant Massage Instructor. She developed A Touch Of Love Infant Massage Program which is utilized at Mercy Hospital in Miami, Fl. Michelle began belly dancing 5 years ago, before becoming pregnant, and has adapted the dance for the specific needs of pre & postnatal women and special needs children. Michelle is certified as an instructor in the Goddess Dancing Method Of Belly Dance. Michelle
blends ancient healing practices with
current evidence based movement science & brain research. This unique combination ensures a highly effective & personalized experience that nurtures & celebrates our feminine essence & birthing ability. Michelle currently resides in Miami with her husband Enzo, and four year old dancing diva daughter Mia.
Michelle has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, WSVN Channel 7, Univision & WPBT for her visionary work with pregnant women, mother-daughters, children, and special needs families. Michelle teaches workshops and seminars designed to bridge movement science with yoga & belly dance in an effort to raise the level of safety, scientific integrity, and effectiveness of these ancient healing arts.
Nurturing Moves, Inc.
Facilitating Evidence Based Fitness & Healing Experiences For Women, Children, & Families
Mission
To provide services that celebrate our femininity and facilitate the experience of inner peace, joy, and creative self expression while also creating community and nurturing relationships with the intention of creating a more peaceful next generation.
To offer scientifically sound & holistic relaxation, fitness, & therapeutic services that integrate yoga, dance, massage, music, and physical therapy.
To inspire, educate, & empower parents & professionals through fun, sound, & creative workshops.
To offer cutting-edge courses for health care professionals that integrate the wisdom of mind/body medicine, yoga, massage, and dance with current traditional movement therapies.
Nurturing Moves inspire individuals to connect to what we truly are... beings filled with peace and love, so that we may be able to parent consciously.