Michelle grew up in Kenya surrounded by animals, open skies and wild landscapes that taught her early on how to listen to the natural world. At the age of fifteen she moved to the UK, and after many years of movement and change, has settled into a gentle rhythm of life in Somerset, close to her family and the land.
Her therapeutic approach is deeply informed by her own lived experiences of healing – from chronic pain, loss and the many complexities of life. Walking the path of embodiment – learning to hold space for others’ and her own process, healing through and with the body, learning to self-regulate and trust in the body’s innate capacity to heal – has become her life’s work. Craniosacral therapy is one of the ways she now support others to connect more deeply with themselves and with the possibility of healing in their own lives.
Along the way she has immersed herself in learning and embodying many different healing modalities (such as Reflexology, Scaravelli inspired yoga, Breathwork, Somatic Movement and Nutrition) which all led her to study an integrated approach to Craniosacral therapy that combines a biodynamic perspective with fascial unwinding.
Outside of the treatment room you’ll find her taking long daily walks along the river Parrett with her two beloved dogs, or dancing, gardening, painting, drawing or cooking (she was a retreat chef once upon a time!). She brings real warmth and presence to her work, and warmly invites you to get in touch if you’d like to find out more.
Therapies Offered
Craniosacral Therapy
Qualifications
- Craniosacral Therapy Diploma (RCST)
- CST 1 (Upledger Institute)
- Certified Somatic Movement Facilitator (LSMT)
- Reflexology Diploma
Professional Bodies
CPD Courses attended
- Fascial Unwinding (Parts 1 & 2 – 2 weekends) – Thomas Atlee
- Biodynamic CST Postgrads
- Dancing with Potency (3 days) – Katherine Ukleja
- Biodynamic Touch (2 days) – Katherine Ukleja
- The Voice and the Hyoid – (2 days) – Katherine Ukleja
- Working with Families Series (Sarah Nesling & Mary Bolingbroke) :
- Working with Postnatal Mothers (1 day)
- High Maintenance Babies (1 day)
- Mobile Infants (1 day)
- Early Attachment (1 day)
- Working with Teenagers (1 day)
- Working with The Ancestors (1 day)
Length of time in practice
1 year
Other clinics Michelle currently practices at
- Time Out Health and Wellness Centre, Somerton
- Somerset Mother and Baby Low-cost Craniosacral Clinic, Glastonbury
Testimonials
“Michelle is amazing, she has unlocked parts of my body that I didn’t know I had. After a serious spinal injury I thought I had reached the limit of recovery and mobility that I could expect, but this treatment has taken me way further than I thought possible.” Tamsin Tarr (Google review)
“Michelle was excellent, very professional, informative and compassionate in her approach. The session helped me so much and I’d like to thank her for her efforts in guiding my body, mind and soul in a positive direction.” Millie Hamblin (Google review)
“My treatments with Michelle are always very deeply profound. She holds a very beautiful space for me to let go and feel safe. She is very caring and in every session I come out feeling much lighter, brighter and balanced. Highly recommend her healing touch.” M Noro (Google review)
For more details
Website: www.michelledenise.co.uk
Phone: 07711939093
Email: hello@michelledenise.co.uk
Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) website: craniosacral.co.uk