Meet Michelle
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Michelle’s love of the mountains began at an early age as she grew up travelling to Western Canada, Europe, and the United States on family ski holidays.
Michelle‘s background is rooted in education and teaching as she holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa, and a Master of Arts from McMaster University. After university, she answered the call to the mountains and moved to Banff where she discovered yoga after fracturing her pelvis in a ski accident. In 2016, Michelle travelled to India to receive her RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training certification. In 2019, she completed the Hiking Guide certification from the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and as an outdoor professional, Michelle has an 80-hour Wilderness First Responder certificate.
Whether she is hiking up or skiing down, Michelle thrives in the mountains. She is inspired by mountain culture and outdoor living, and she loves to share the physical and mental health benefits of yoga and nature.
What People Are Saying
“Five stars experience with Michelle who has guided us through the amazing trails of Jasper and Banff National Parks. Wonderful experience that won’t be forgotten in all our live!!! Lake Annette, Lake Helen, Giant Steps, Wilcox Pass, all names in our hiking memory. Thanks Michelle.”
— Antonio & Family (Spain)
Michelle is an all around incredible Facilitator. I’ve had the pleasure of practicing with her at Wildheart Canmore attending many of her Snow Flow classes. I’ve always enjoyed her thoughtful and considerate sequencing. I also had the opportunity to attend her Spring Yoga and Acupuncture event. I left feeling like seeds were sprouting, refreshed and revitalized. It was a cleansing experience and I would highly recommend attending it or any of her beautiful offerings.
-Annicia (Canmore)
“Thank you so much for a great trip. Your knowledge, expertise and patience were very much appreciated. This was the trip of a lifetime and hopefully I will get to do it again!”
-Frances (Ontario)
“Michelle is a staple in my Yoga life! I have attended her class pretty much every single week since I started practicing. It’s one of my favourite classes, as she smoothly flows into stretching and rolling out the whole body! I leave feeling fresh and fantastic!!! Thank you so much Michelle x”
-Alex (Banff)
“Thank you so much for the guiding you provided us. We really had an amazing time. We appreciate how freely you shared all of your knowledge with us so we can have our adventures in the future.”
— Patricia & Family (Saskatchewan)
“Michelle is a wonderful guide! She was warm and welcoming. We started with about an hour of yoga followed by a 3-mile hike along the Bow River. I highly recommend booking an outing with her!”
-Katie (Texas)
“Michelle guided me to the Giants Steps hike last summer with a couple other friends (group size restriction for that area due to bear activities), we had a great time!!! I have always been really self-conscious about how slow my hiking speed is; Michelle made me feel so comfortable the whole hike and going at a pace that suited the whole group. And finally I checked this hike off the list after wanting to do it for 20 years!! Thank you Michelle and you rock!!!
-Sue (Banff)
“Michelle is a very knowledgeable Yoga Teacher. Her Mountain Mobility classes are great for keeping fit for other activities.”