Dr. Michelle was recognized as the first physical therapist to earn the designation of Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and Approved Supervisor (CEDS-S) through IAEDP.™

As a weight-inclusive and HAES® informed practitioner, Dr. Michelle recognized the need for greater pelvic floor literacy within the world of eating disorder recovery and completed training as a pelvic floor physical therapist. She has worked with individuals in eating disorder recovery that have experienced gastrointestinal distress, constipation, bloat, distension, pelvic pain, along with abdominal wall muscle dysfunction – all of which make it hard to progress toward recovery. Likewise, she has noted a parallel between individuals with eating disorders and women pre/postpartum regarding decreased body awareness and body dysmorphia, coordination, and drive to return to exercise. Dr. Michelle offers creative solutions to individuals experiencing these issues AND invites them to reclaim their bodies.