“My mission is to help people CREATE the lives they DREAM of having.”
I’m Michelle McKenzie, a Certified Spiritual Coach and a Reiki Master/Teacher. I am also an Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula.
I am a life-long animal lover. I received my BA from Saint Mary’s College of California and spent many years working in the nonprofit sector, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Crocker Art Museum, and Sammie’s Friends Animal Shelter. Over the course of many years of exploration I discovered life coaching, Reiki energy healing, neurolinguistic programming, mindfulness and journaling, and opening myself to the gift of intuition.
What led me to coaching?
I was an Air Force brat and we moved all over the States. It seemed that a sibling was added in each new state we moved to. (Of course that’s an exaggeration, but it felt like it!) Because we were always the new kids among kids who’d all grown up together, I became the coach to my brothers and my sister to help them (and me) deal with the constant newness of schools, towns, states, and having to make new friends over and over again.
Fast forward many years and the opportunity came to re-evaluate my life’s direction when the publishing department I was leading was absorbed into the institution I worked for. This immediately followed 9-11, which shook the world and the stock market dived, money was lost. The institution leaders decided a publishing arm wasn’t vital to their mission. After 18 years, I was no longer needed there.
I love teaching and working with people, which has always been a part of my work, and with the loss of this job I thought I would retire from as an old woman, I felt a total and terrible loss. What do I do now? How do I move forward? I felt aimless—stuck.
I started to connect with parts of myself, my heart, my soul, my body through meditation and spirituality, in ways I’d never explored before.
Then I was gifted a month of coaching sessions. My coach helped me delve, dig and discover myself. Eventually this led me here, to fully dedicating myself to the work of helping other women rediscover their dreams.
I bring all my years of business experience, studies in spirituality, life knowledge and coaching tools, including NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) to help my clients. I also offer Reiki energy healing and intuitive readings that can add important insights.
I share all this because I truly feel these many adventures grew my compassion, courage and leadership.
Let me help YOU delve, dig and discover your potential!
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My Qualifications
My Career
- Animal Shelter Manager
- Veterinary Assistant
- Managing editor
- Publisher
- Authored three nonfiction children’s books
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts—St Mary’s College of California
- Certified Life Coach―Life Purpose Institute, program accredited by the International Coach Federation
- Certified Animal Reiki Master
Memberships
- International Coach Federation
- The International Center for Reiki Training
It is so empowering to assume responsibility for your own life and then to take the steps toward making your dreams into your reality
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Testimonials
Michelle is a warm and loving healer. She is easy to work with and readily available to answer my questions. She was informative about the Reiki sessions and booking. After each session my dog looked so content and after the last session he truly seemed in bliss. I will be getting more sessions for him with Michelle and recommend her.
Thank you Michelle for your wonderful care in providing Reiki services for Finnegan!
Arlene O
I worked with Michelle during a time when my beloved senior kitty was possibly needing put down. This is heartbreaking for anyone, and I was so conflicted.
Michelle was a wonderful guide through my biggest concerns… Knowing if it was time to say goodbye yet, making him comfortable, easing the transition, and possibly opting for a natural passing.
Michelle had so many great recommendations, resources, and suggestions. Things I hadn’t thought of and holistic options that my vet never discussed. She guided me step by step as to what to look for when he was ready to go, with patience and kindness.
After working with her, I feel more able to focus on my grief, without as much uncertainty about the time he has left. Her great compassion for animals and empathy for their people is truly a gift. She cares a great deal about you and your dear pets, and the process you’re going through.
She also brought up some really good elements to add to the ceremonies and rituals my family has to honor our pets. It was incredibly thoughtful and moving. I was really impressed and thankful for her follow-up support, just checking in to see how my baby was doing. That in itself is a blessing.
Thank you again, Michelle for the work you do! Should your beloved four-legged family member be making that journey toward the rainbow bridge, I absolutely recommend working with her. She has a true gift, and as a spiritual advisor in a human niche, I don’t say that lightly.
Heid B
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