I was extremely impressed by how skillfully Michaela was able to weave together improv with deep psychological process. I've personally been in many years of psychotherapy, both body-oriented and cognitive. Aware of how difficult it can be to go deep into feelings, I was moved to see how quickly Michaela was able to create a safe space for participants, and help one participant be the director of a powerful enactment of her own psychodynamics, in the form of an improvisation by two other members of the group. Michaela is very gifted in using open-ended questions to take people into deep levels of self-inquiry, and the improv format is a powerful way for participants to go very deep, very fast.
Scott Elrod
Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Los Altos Hills, CA
Michaela is an absolute treat to learn with. She has an open heart and is one of the kindest people I have met in a long time. She welcomes creativity, freedom of expression and movement, as well as laughter! Her focus is on what every single person can gain from this very unique experience. This can include anything from fun exploration of comedy to deep self acceptance through meditation. Curious as to how she manages to fit all of the above in a session? You'll have to come see for yourself! It's nothing short of amazing.
Avital G.
Customer Care Agent, Mountain View, CA
Michaela's energy healing and bodywork is nurturing, fulfilling and every effective at raising your spiritual energy both during and following the session. I left each time feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and in greater harmony with my inner spirit.
Nick O.
Writer, Idado, USA
Writer, Idado, USA
Michaela is kind, fun, sincere, authentic and talented. Her presence and approach creates an incredibly powerful field of energy which can simultaneously hold playful joy as well as deep healing. Showing up and being fully expressed in this safe environment led to transformative experiences for a lot of people in the group. Everything that happens in this field awakens what needs to happen for each person and nothing more or less. For instance, I observed discomfort in myself for a moment while another person’s scene was being acted out and thought nothing much of it until the next day when I realized it had hit on a very core issue for me which I then became aware of and was able to heal. I’m sure that changed my life for the better in more ways than I can imagine!
Farina Chinoy
Psychologist & Consultant, Cupertino, CA
After participating in Presence and Play with Michaela, I was amazed at the depth of discovery and healing that unfolded during the class. Something inside told me that I absolutely needed to take this class, and I’m SO GLAD that I listened. Michaela led us through both play work and deep meditation, bringing the group to a place of openness and connectedness, from which we were able to collectively explore our individual hearts and souls.
This modality offers so much potential to bring awareness to your inner landscape, helping you to understand, to process, to shift, and to transform in ways you may never have expected. One of our participants was able to explore a deep emotional issue, and find clarity and strength. Like her, you could very well walk out the door ready to face a life challenge that previously felt insurmountable.
Are there areas of your life where you feel stuck? Are you facing relationship issues, or challenging emotional dynamics with family or friends? Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to explore those issues? If so, then Presence and Play with Michaela may be the perfect class for you. You don’t need improv skills or experience-I have absolutely none! You only need to bring your openness and willingness to explore.
Abigail Laufer
Technology Coordinator & Energy Healer, San Jose, CA