Meet Michelle

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Welcome, I am so glad you are here!

 

I am Michelle, but most people call me Misha, my self-proclaimed nickname of over 25 years!

I am a Reiki Master Teacher with over 5 years of experience in Reiki Energy healing. 

My offerings and services are available in person and virtually as my mission is to spread this message across Earth: the power to heal is already within you, you merely need to re-conenct to the ancient and innate wisdom flowing through your Soul.

I have humbly stepped into my calling of teaching this modality and guiding other heart-centered leaders to create their own practices or strengthen their self-care practice for reduced anxiety and stress.. 

I am a Mama to 4 bambinos...two at college (in NY and TX) and two at home being mischievous and very active! They have been my most profound teachers in life!!  

More random facts about me: I am a book nerd (my goal is to read 100 books this year), a sports fanatic, a journal/planner hoarder, and my favorite place is the beach. I looove to learn; currently I'm learning and re-connecting to my Curandera lineage.

My biggest motivator in life is education and experiences; and being able to provide those moments to my children and myself is a huge part of who I am and my purpose.

As such, I recently added Wellness Travel and Retreats to Soul Esteem's services...to help more beings experience the adventure and connection found through exploring new cultures, locales, and one's self along the way! 

Every day I am grateful to be afforded the opportunity to grow in my self-love and my self-belief practices so I may pay it forward in guiding others to elevate their Soul Esteem and ensure my clients have endless opportunities. 

I firmly believe in the empowerment and equity of women, children, and marginalized communities and it is important to me to amplify their voices. I spend my time volunteering and advocating for migrant farm workers who expend such energy to keep our communities nourished with fresh food from Earth’s bounty.

That advocacy stems from my Throat Chakra. The Chakra that ignited my passion for Reiki.

At my first Reiki Session I was informed my Throat Chakra was blocked; the validation and freedom I felt at that knowledge and subsequent balancing is something that remains close to my heart. I remember how it felt before and how it feels now; to be able to fully express yourself without fear is a beautiful thing. For this reason the Throat Chakra will always be near and dear to me.   

My approach to healing is to focus on breath, movement, and energy. To align the mind, body, and spirit to improve well being, mindfulness, healing, happiness, and purpose.  

I am honored that our paths crossed and I can be a guide in your energy healing journey. You are right here, right now, because it is where you are meant to be.

Here you will find a friend and the resources needed to Step into Who You Are and Connect to Your Highest Soul Esteem.

Blessings to you!

What People Are Saying

 

Misha sparked an interest in me when I caught a live she did on energy and the rest is history. You always hear about the importance of your Mind, Body and Soul being aligned and the importance in being healthy and balanced from all aspects, but do many of us really know where to start in that balancing and healing process? I know I needed some guidance and tools to get me out of some ruts and being open to working with Michelle in The Reiki Retreat will show you exactly what I am talking about. This is the quality of your life we are talking about here, everyone deserves that chance to be happy and at their best and Michelle can guide and teach you to actually make that possible through her workshops. Not to mention she goes way above and beyond to work with you through your emotional or spiritual blocks, your life will change!

— Carissa, San Jose, CA

We enjoyed our event with Michelle! She led our group in embodied movement, guided meditation, and a Reiki Circle. She was able to meet everyone at the level they were at, as some were not familiar with healing and self awareness and others had been involved with these experiences. We definitely would work with Michelle again as we loved our time with her, and looking forward to it.

— Angie, Livermore, CA

 

Michelle is the best person ever!!! She is my energy coach and she literally messages me everyday to check on me and to send me motivation and tips to keep me on track. I see progress within myself and the urge to do more because of her. Trust me, she will get you to see the best in yourself.

— Jadae, Tampa, FL

Amazing experience and very much looking forward to continuing my sessions here! Very helpful and makes sure to explain everything so it is less intimidating for beginners! 10/10 would recommend!

— Noah, Sunnyvale, CA

Certifications and Credentials

Reiki Master Teacher

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Certified End of Life Specialist

Certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach

Collective and Family Trauma Practitioner

Registered Wellness Travel Agent

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Anthropology and Behavioral Sciences

Wellness comes from within — and I’m here to help you activate it.

About Michelle’s Journey

Soul Esteem was created by Michelle Nonnel during her own journey to self-love and healing.

In trying to overcome her childhood trauma, Michelle noticed some disconnect in conventional medicine's approach to healing...

Things like never being taught what it meant and how to:

  • Love yourself

  • Stand in your authentic truth without fear of judgment

  • Utilize your body's internal intelligence system

  • Hone your intuition

  • Activate your body's ability to heal itself

Without this skill set, Michelle experienced:

  • Trapped emotions in the body

  • Feeling stuck and in perpetual overwhelm

  • Disconnected from her passion and purpose

  • Depleted energy and chronic anxiety

  • Repeated patterns of wounding and trauma response

  • Not rising to her full potential she KNEW she was capable of

In the Summer of 2017 desperate for clarity, self-acceptance, and an alternative way to heal the past, Michelle went to her first Reiki Session...the feelings of validation and belonging were Divinely sent at the perfect time.

Michelle immersed herself in this energy healing modality and in January of 2018 became a Certified Level I and II Reiki Practitioner. Soul Esteem was launched soon after as a community on Facebook that offered Distance Reiki Sessions and Clarity Card Readings.

 In August of 2019, with the support of amazing clients and the increased demand for in person sessions, Soul Esteem expanded its operations with a Storefront in downtown Campbell.

In 2020 Michelle became a Reiki Master Teacher, and in March 2021 led her first class of students towards their Reiki Practitioner certification. To date, Michelle has guided over 40 students in their Reiki Journey.

Current offerings include:

  • In Person Reiki Healing Sessions

  • Distance Reiki Sessions

  • Generational, Ancestral, and Colletive Trauma Healing Sessions

  • 1:1 Energy Practice Coaching

  • Space Clearings

  • Reiki Level I and II Certification

  • Reiki Masters Certification

  • Limpia Spiritual Cleansing

  • Reiki Wellness Travel and Retreats

  • Reiki Monthly Membership Circle

  • Group Events

These services are meant to help you break free from past traumas, old patterns, emotional blockages, limiting beliefs.; and release stagnant energy that no longer serves you…

 to transmute pain into joy and abundance, to elevate your Soul Esteem!

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