Born in Detroit, Michigan, raised in Los Angeles, California,
the story of my healing journey takes me around the world.
My story is similar to yours; I just arrived at my real happy ending earlier in life than most. Yes, I worked the corporate job, made the money, partied, had adventures, lost the job, lost the money, married, divorced, got sober in 2009 and then l woke up at age 36.
After losing my corporate job in 2010 a friend said to me, “congratulations, and welcome to the rest of your life!” I was furious for about 20 seconds and then realized the opportunities that could lay ahead for me if I decided to take them.
I studied yoga, received 5 certifications and taught in NYC, Detroit and even festivals like Lollapalooza in Chicago. I studied reiki at the master level, went to school to become a (LMT) licensed massage therapist in four states and studied at The Upledger Institute for four years learning craniosacral & somatic-emotional therapies. As well I was blessed to learn from teachers along the way such as Gabby Bernstein, Gloria Steinem, Julie Santiago, Terri Cole, Rebecca Rosen, Dr. Richard Schwartz and more. People I truly admired with so much to give.
They helped me heal my life
In 2018 I tried hypnosis for the first time, and it changed my life in a new unexpected way. I knew immediately it was my calling, everything I had done led me to it. After my first session I signed up with Grace Smith and studied with her for two years. Eventually studying with Michael Watson from the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) as both a Board-Certified Master Hypnotherapist and Master Hypnotherapist Trainer.
I have been practicing hypnotherapy since 2020 with clients around the world, I have practiced over 4000 hypnosis sessions to date!
Michelle Stene, Certified Hypnotherapist
Michelle’s personal journey toward self-love led her to hypnotherapy in transforming her own limiting beliefs and heal her childhood traumas.
Experiencing hypnosis’ power in her own transformation (and being randomly paired with Shanon on her hypnosis journey) led her to pursue formal training with Grace Smith’s Method Hypnotherapy School.
Michelle has practiced as certified hypnotherapist and been a member of The International Board of Counsellors and Therapists since 2023,
She specializes in helping clients overcome various challenges, including past traumas, healing from surgeries, building confidence, overcoming fears & negative thoughts and quitting smoking. Each session she conducts is unique, and she finds deep fulfillment in guiding people through their own healing & growth journeys