As a psychiatric nurse and energy practitioner, I believe
strongly that spiritual healing is the most intimate level of
transformation. It is also the realm that is frequently neglected,
avoided and overlooked . On both a professional and personal level I
have experienced Michelle's respectful use of Shamanic Healing. My
clients have found it a helpful adjunct to their healing process and
it has further validated my belief that healing from trauma takes
place at the soul level. I have incorporated some of the Shamanic
principles in my holistic psychotherapy healing
practice
-Gina Delmastro, RN, C CEDA THTP
After having worked on myself for many years with traditional
therapy, I still felt like something was "missing". I called
Michelle to help me get in touch those aspects of myself that I had
lost a long time ago. My experience with her was fantastic. She was
loving, supportive, thoughtful in every aspect. Working with
Michelle is was an experience that helped me move forward in my
journey of self.
-B. W., Los Angeles, CA
Every thing has been great since our last healing. I have felt more myself then I have
ever felt for a really long time. The [self destructive behaviors] are gone,
and have been working out and eating healthy foods. I'm doing great. My relationship
with my parents is going well too.
-Daniel C., WA
I first met Michelle McKinney at a group Beginning Shamanic Workshop at
the University of Washington Women's Center in 2006. For many years I
had struggled with different health issues which lead me to a more spiritual
alternative. Shamanic healing and group work was new to me at the time.
I might have been more apprehensive; but instead, Michelle immediately made
me feel comfortable and excited to delve into this new form of healing. Her
open personality and genuine, grounded demeanor makes it easy to adjust and
share thoughts and feelings as it is between good friends. As a teacher,
she demonstrates a clear and enthusiastic approach in her classes. I
especially appreciate learning about the history and origins of this type of healing.
She is very thorough and encourages discussion and group participation.
Michelle radiates passion for her work and practice especially where
she is facilitating group healing, such as the Family Constellations Workshop.
It is her goal to help heal the greater community and I have always felt secure
and that I am an important part of the group dynamic while attending these workshops.
She knows how to lead and direct the focus so that the classes make a productive use of time.
I always leave feeling accomplished, relaxed, and inspired to continue my own healing on my own.
Having such a positive experience with this type of work, I continue to see Michelle for group
workshops and private healing sessions.
-Anna Koosman, Seattle, WA
During my time working with Michelle, I have made phenomenal progress in
familial relationships and consider my mental and emotional well being more balanced and peaceful.
Michelle is impressively intuitive, and I experienced constellation work
with her has much more rapid results than "talk" therapy. As an example,
for 30 years of my teen and adult life I carried major resentment and anger
towards my Mother because of the violence and insanity she exhibited when I
was a child. I went through years of "talk" therapy and still avoided visiting
her and even dreaded talking with her on the phone. Within six months of just
one constellation session with Michelle, where I was merely a participant in the
constellations of others, I found myself visiting and calling my Mom regularly.
I had given up on "talk" therapy so the only thing I can attribute the change to
is my work with Michelle. Somehow much of the anger and resentment has dissipated
and I can accept her as she is in the present and let the past go.
I highly recommend working with Michelle in group constellations as well as on a one on one basis.
-Cherie L'Heureux, Bend, OR
As a private client of Michelle McKinney, and participant in one of her Family
Constellation Workshops, I have found her work to be profound, efficient, and
surprisingly accurate. I am impressed by her sensitivity to subtle indications of
discordant energy, that once she brings it to my attention, really does dissipate,
with the assistance of her directed, compassionate guidance. I appreciate her direct,
yet empathetic, and intuitive methods that are appropriate to my needs. I don't claim to know
what they are, only that they work and the results are long-lasting and very welcomed by me.
The Family Constellation workshop I participated in resolved some very old "patterns" of mine
and her private sessions were remarkably unburdening and useful.
I recommend Michelle's services often and consider her a 'Healer' in the highest sense of the title.
-John J., Seattle, WA
This letter is to provide my whole hearted recommendation for Michelle McKinney as a
facilitator of Family Constellations. I have had the good fortune of having a great deal
of experience observing and admiring Michelle’s many skills in the healing arena.
We participated in a year long training together and have co-facilitated many workshops
together since completion of the training.
Michelle brings with her a vast background in the healing arts, enabling her to tailor
a solution to each unique circumstance brought to her attention as a Family Constellations
facilitator. In addition to the Constellations training, Michelle is a shamanic
practitioner and a hypnotherapist. She is able to discern, through her deep listening
and communication with an individual, what may provide the most support and benefit.
With her practiced skill and myriad of abilities, Michelle is able to create a safe
haven for others to bring their issues and be held in a place of respect and compassion.
In her workshops, Michelle allows for the unexpected and delightful to arise, seamlessly
integrating the past and a new vision. Her gracious acceptance and warmth of communication
allows workshop participants to relax and allow for new possibilities and solutions to arise.
I highly recommend Michelle as a Family Constellations facilitator, based on her skills,
professionalism, and high ethical standard she brings to the work.
-Rhonda Laumann, Seattle, WA
Grace, love, acceptance, presence and a quiet yet bold power
that comes from within her being are the qualities I experience in a
session with Michelle. Whether I am a client in search of healing or
student in search of learning, Michelle's unwavering commitment to
my well-being brings forth wisdom and support beyond my
expectations.
-Janet Harvey, Freeland, WA
In 1993 I was in a bad car accident and suffered repeated and
severe whiplash that required surgery to remove a herniated disc,
fuse my spine, and reattach torn neck muscles. Although I recovered
well, I began to have unusual headaches that I called my "car-wreck
headaches." Over time, these headaches occurred more often, lasted
longer, and became more painful, developing an intensity and
symptoms similar to migraines. Additionally, my neck muscles
developed a rigor-like tension impossible to ease.
Faced with the prospect of a lifetime of muscle relaxants and
painkillers, which would only treat the symptoms, and having had
positive experiences with alternative medicine in other areas, I
came to Michelle for healing. One session with her cured the root of
the problem and I have not had a "car-wreck headache" since.
Moreover, it was a completely fascinating experience!
-Vicki, Tacoma, WA
As a Licensed Massage Practitioner in Washington State, I like to refer
my clients to other professionals who can help them in their healing
process. Michelle McKinney approached me as a colleague to exchange
sessions so we could explore each others’ work.
It’s been my experience that Michelle conducts herself in a very
professional manner. She is well informed and thorough in her work. She
is careful in her approach, caring, and attentive. Michelle takes her
work seriously and responsibly. Michelle does not seem to use her skills
solely for profiting financially, but rather because she cares about
improving the well-being of others.
I would highly recommend Michelle as a professional in her field.
-Julianna Holden, LMP and Medical Intuitive, Seattle, WA
www.corerelease.com
The session I did with Michelle was the most profound healing
work I've done. The spiritual magic she carries showed immediately
and allowed me to open up and feel comfortable throughout the entire
shamanic healing process. She's the real thing, a true miracle
worker.
- Courtney M., Seattle, WA
