About Energy Healing and Energetic Physical Therapy with Michelle...
I met Michelle during my visit to The Canyon Ranch. I went to The Canyon Ranch by myself to recharge and nourish my mind, body and soul. My whole experience was so relaxing but it was my sessions with Michelle that pulled together my whole experience. She has such a gift to be in tune with what people need and is so passionate to help others in their journey. I fell in love with her nurturing heart! I love all the different tools she incorporated into my sessions. I left there revived, feeling alive and balanced. I wish I could have brought Michelle with me to NY! I came home with some breathing tools that have become an important part of my daily life. The techniques she has developed has changed my life and they balance me and energize me very quickly. She has taught me that healing can happen the moment I start to breathe and the more I do it the more benefits I get. From the breath alone, I have noticed the subtle shifts that have been happening. I thank Michelle from the bottom of my heart for teaching me to trust myself, my breath and my journey! Britta Aragon, Cancer Survivor and Author of Forthcoming Book WHEN CANCER HITS: How To Take Care of Your Whole Self. www.cincovidas.com August 30, 2010
Healing with the power of the breath and body movements is what
Michelle Maniaci passionately loves to teach. Her love and excitement
to help people connect with their deepest intention is a gift to
whomever she comes in contact with. Michelle invokes her knowledge of
Physical Therapy, the spiritual connection of belly dancing, the
general well being of yoga and combines it all with the healing touch
of her inner guidance. I have personally experienced her healing
sessions and I feel she was a wonderful facilitator in assisting me see
my truth. I love Michelle and all that she represents in my life. Margaret Accurso, Artist and Healer. Miami, Fl Aug. 2010.
Dear Michelle: I am writing to thank you for your excellent workshop on breathing and for being such a wonderful spirit-filled/gifted healer. I thank God for you! I came to Canyon Ranch and discovered the healing opportunities it offered. I had no idea of the possibilities. I was in need of relaxation and healing (for my back and to release the tension of a two year book project, happily completed now) and I found it in your workshop and in an individual healing session with you. My sense after attending your breathing workshop was that a follow up session would give me additional life long skills to be able to heal myself. I received that knowledge and so much more! Your individual healing session surpassed my expectations and you tapped into the sources of my stress and helped me to understand how to overcome! I especially value your ability to combine your expertise in the science of physical therapy with spirituality and healing, and your ability to give so freely of yourself. P.S. I am doing the breathing exercise you taught and dancing more! Susan R. Jones (Attorney at Law)
In working with Michelle Maniaci, I was
reminded that subtle movements can bring about big shifts in the body.
Her scientific approach, well-trained expertise, and nurturing heart
immediately gained my trust, which allowed me to fully relax into the
healing. As she proceeded to gently palpate on focused areas of
attention, Michelle channeled divine information which I needed to hear
in that moment. Only after our subtle session had ended did I realize
how much had shifted in my body, which felt like an extended session of
deep tissue body work. Michelle is a genuine healer whose talents are
greatly needed at this time. Fernando S. Miami, Fl August 2010
When I first met Michelle Maniaci, I had no idea how powerful a session
would be with her. It is hard to put a label on Michelle, because she is so much
more than a physical therapist, masseuse and energy healer. She is a
Goddess Shaman.
First of all, her sensitive touch reaches down into your soul. She helps
you to open up completely through breathing with you and then she
allows you to let go of any inhibitions. She places your arms and legs in the
most comfortable positions so you don't even have to think about them. I never
had anyone do that before. While she was working on me, I felt my body
levitate on the table. My body felt as light as a feather in mid-air. It was as
if I were tapping into a higher spiritual frequency of my own healing
capabilities. It felt very soothing and calming. When it was over, I did
not want to get off the table.
If you want to open your heart and soul and let your body heal
itself through the love and caring of someone who is 100% nurturing and there
FOR you, Michelle is the person to see! She is a true healer, and as I said
there is no way to put a label on what she does.
--Kathryn
Howard, Coral Gables, Fl July 2010
http://www.allgoodthings.com
kathryn@allgoodthings.com
First of all, it was a pleasure meeting you. Your energy is amazing. I was moved by my energy healing session last week, and I feel blessed that we connected so well. I released emotions, re-connected with my inner child and feel more positive, balanced and energized. I had lost myself within the last few months due to illness, work, etc. I was not happy, and after last week's session (and the pampering I received at Canyon Ranch), I'm lighter than I have been in months.Thanks for your expertise�and your faith in your work and this process. I feel amazing�..like my old, loving, open self again!! M. Z. July 2010
Nuturing Moves...
A Practice that is difficult to describe with words.
it must be experienced in order to understand.
Personally, my experience was a spiritual
re-nourishment
journey that transpired within a 90-minute period that appeared to any
onlooker as a nurturing massage, but it was so much more, so much
deeper, affecting my whole being on so many levels.
I feel as though my mind, body, and spirit has been re-calibrated.
It is difficult to truly assess what benefits took place within my body the things I cannot see. But I felt and continue to feel a deep sense of peace. A Wholeness within. The outcome for each person may be as different as his or her own expectations. At this moment in time, my need was that of balance and peace. Michelle helped me get there... With her guidance, knowledge, massage affirmations, breath, singing bowl, and love. That is Nurturing Moves. Liz P., Key Biscayne August 13, 2009
About Breathing As Medicine Workshop...
Michelle combines her yoga skills with her training in physical therapy and her scientific knowledge of anatomy and the respiratory system; making this workshop not only safe and practical, but taking participants beyond the traditional pranayama yoga experience. Ana E. Key Biscayne, Fl.
About Chakra Yoga Workshop Feb. 9, 2010...
Michelle and the workshops she creates always offer me much vital information and
are fun and interactive. She has a lot of technical knowledge and is
very effective in delivering and sharing this information with others.
I always enjoy her workshops! Myriam S. KB, FL
About Yoga For Modern Life
The Yoga for Modern Life workshop
has been a much needed respite in my schedule. As the name suggests,
Michelle has created a series of postures which are specifically designed
to be counter poses to the stresses we place on our bodies
on a daily basis. Activities of daily living, which do not at
first brush appear stressful, such as working on the computer, driving,
etc. actually can place tremendous strain on the body. After class with Michelle, I feel that ideal juxtaposition of
energetic awakening and relaxed opening of my body. As a
participant in many yoga and movement classes, I am truly grateful for
this experience. Michelle provides a stimulating and unique environment due to her extensive knowledge of biomechanics
coupled with her enthusiastic expression of yogic arts and belly dance. Michelle is truly one of the most gifted teachers I have met.
Julie Blankenship, Laughter Yoga Teacher, Key Biscayne, Fl.
I met Michelle at The First World Mid-Atlantic Conference On Birth And Primal Health Research Conference this past February 2010 in Spain, and I feel compelled to share this testimonial about her with you. She shines like a sun, and among over 1,000 people, she was always easy to find. I realized that it was because she is different. She is happy from within, she embodies pure joy. The kind of joy you normally only see in babies but at the same time she possesses a wisdom that feels as old as the ancient Pyramids of Egypt.
I got to spent two days sharing ideas about womanhood, birth, joy and life with Michelle during the Conference. Six months later, I now realize that her impact in my life still goes on like the ripples of a pebble thrown to a pond, and I also realize that it does so because Michelle can see the best of everyone and her positive vision of you helps you to believe that anything is possible. I still believe that anything is possible because she did! Thank you always Michelle. Jesusa-Ricoy-Olariaga, Childbirth Educator and Doula August 22, 2010
ABOUT Womens Healing Dance Workshops and Goddess Night Gatherings...
I just want to share with you how powerful the goddess gathering was
last night. You allowed the beautiful creative and healing flow to
gracefully go through you and guide us. We all felt and connected in a deep and
loving way. Open heart, open mind and an open spirit. We were all
touched and reminded how joyful it is to seek within by using our
breath and nuturing moves. Everyday you are becoming more and more a
healing vessel. I love you. Margaret M. wrote about 12 Merry Moves For Christmas Goddess Gathering at Waalay on Dec. 16, 2009.
It's amazing how well I felt after learning from Michelle how to shift my energy with a simple deep breath. Michelle teaches in a way that takes me there easily and effortlessly. She transmits a wonderful energy that allows me to recharge in a way that resonates good vibrations with the universe because of her positive mind and attitude. Michelle exudes the word relax, oxygenate. Her body, mind, and spirit radiate to benefit us all during and after the Goddess nights. Susy R. Aventura, Fl
Michelle Maniaci's Nurturing Moves are like soul food. They're wonderfully fun, creative, "nurturing," insightful, spiritually & physically energizing... etc., I could go on with the positive adjectives! Throw uplifting in there.
Her teaching style is great - blending humor with wisdom, managing to address serious topics that may come up during a stretch with lighthearted personal warmth. You really feel comfortable to go nuts with wild dancing or open up about personal issues in the Nurturing Moves space. Something about it helps you become more "yourself."
Also, there are little bits of yoga, bellydance, and other good stuffs, fused into a good 75 minutes of individually paced movement, all around laughter, introspection and self-appreciation. You also bond with the other women, which is awesome.
I particularly love the mission of Michelle's Nurturing Moves because it speaks to a growing trend in our society, one that finally focuses on healing, re-examining our lives and taking better care of ourselves. Oh, and to appreciating our uniqueness!
I personally have benefited from her Friday morning classes at Belly Motions, on some days leaving class so much more flexible, energized and giddy, and on other days feeling great inspiration, self-awareness, and self-appreciation.
Michelle's classes are an amazing thing for anyone wanting to do some dancing, express themselves, grow, become inspired, bond in a sisterly way and really nurture their bodies and spirits. And I think that's a good thing for everyone! Veronica G. Belly Dance Teacher Nov. 2, 2009.
Michelle's Goddess Night allowed for a unifying, empowering and safe
environment where I was able to focus inward and reduce stress and
pain. Additionally, her workshop offered a wonderful place to celebrate
my femininity and connect with other amazing women. Laurie S.
Downtown/Brickell
ABOUT DANCE FOR HEALING and Mindful Belly Dance...
There
are no words that can truly express the benefits I have reaped from my
therapeutic bellydance-yoga classes. Walking into the studio one is
aware of the acceptance, peace, and calmness that exudes from the
environment. Michelles professional presence invites you into a
non-threatening, noncompetitive, and nurturing ambiance. It is through
her teaching style that I have gained one of, if not the greatest, gift
I have given myself lately becoming more aware of the mind, body, and
spiritual matrix within myself and my surroundings. I have learned so
much from Michelle about living in the present moment and Yoga seems to
have calmed my soul. I'm learning to give up the stressful and
physically painful life I'd been living for the last few years. I look
forward to continued growth and acceptance of self with every class.
As I explore the possibility of motherhood I intend to work with
Michelle for a long time! Carmen M. Miami, FL Dec 2009
Michelle Maniacis Nurturing
Moves program and approach focuses on utilizing inspiration, kindness and genuine physical and
personal care to reach women on all levels of need. Move
your body freely to open blocked chakras and practice releasing the
mind as Michelle takes you to a new level of body awareness and enhances your
senses
through movement, communication, and sharing.
Class with Michelle is always vibrant, refreshing and spiritually
enriching! Find yourself today through Nurturing Moves! Portia Lange, Internationally Acclaimed Belly Dancer and Owner of Belly Motions.
There is definitely no other place that makes me more happy, then when
I dance bellydance. The benefits of this dance are so many: an
excellent cardiovascular workout, improved flexibility, toning of all the muscles,
feeling sensual, feminine, and centered.
As I also practice yoga, meditation and Reiki, and wanted to work more
closely on my femininity, I wondered if there was someone who could
combine all these wonderful healing techniques into one approach. Michelle
Maniaci does this in an extraordinary way. She teaches belly dance in a
new way, as a real journey to wholeness. Michelle teaches us the healing aspects of the dance, for example, she correlates how the energy centers called chakras, are stimulated and very specifically through the different movements of the body parts. These movement balance our nervous system, some are highly curative movements, and revitalizing to our reproductive organs, and others improve our posture and promote healing for the internal organs.
Michelle does all this, but in a fun, very loving, and exciting way.
Another part I really love is when she calls her goddess students to sit in a circle to talk about themselves, their
experiences and anything else that arises. You can feel a very special bond between
all the women and many times the energy created during class is magical.
thank you Michele, I am looking forward to continue my journey to health, beauty, and knowledge with you. Athina Marturet, Actress and Model.
The belly dance class was an amazing experience for me. I went not knowing what to expect and a little afraid of what I could do there. And the experience was wonderful. I came with sluggish attitude, tired and I had a pain in my back and after the exercises and the dancing and moving of all our muscles I felt so relaxed and at ease after the practice. And in my heart I felt so elated and happy and like a weight was taken out of my shoulders. Wonderful feelings of happiness and enlightening. I am sure I want to come back soon to dance and be myself and praise to my being!. Thank you Michelle for being such a wonderful teacher and facilitator, your approach made all the exercises and movements so easy to achieve, and your glow and energy is already an inspiration at the beginning of the class. Gladys A. Mindful Belly Dance Workshop 2009 at Green Monkey.
Michelle is a great teacher, I learned how to BE and felt
calm. I found my breath again, I discovered how my hips being stiff is
not necessary. Jan B., Mindful Belly Dance Workshop 2009 at Green Monkey.
