Parenting, Personal Healing, & Wellness
Hi, I’m Micaela.
What an adventure to have a life that is continually unfolding! I strive to live in connection to the Earth with great intention and a LOT of gratitude.
As a mom, nature and food enthusiast, Montessori teacher of many years, eternal seeker, death doula, and breast cancer survivor, I have some battle wounds and a lot of life experience! Midway through my 40s, life demanded, and got, my undivided attention. I was at a crossroads, aware that I needed to choose carefully the life I wanted to live moving forward.
Armed with curiosity and longing, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery, profound self-care, and emotional and physical healing. This path awakened my internal compass and the confidence to follow it. I’ve since made changes—a lot of them!
Some changes came quickly and easily, and others have been excruciating. All have been central to defining the evolution of my soul, awakening in me a deep desire to support others in coming home to themselves, realigning with their souls, and connecting with their most authentic and empowered selves.
Honoring the magnetic pull I was feeling, I left my beloved Montessori classroom after 28 years and stepped into the unknown, with only my internal compass to guide me.
My Approach
My work sits at the intersection of parenting support, emotional wellness, and personal awakening. Clients often tell me they feel deeply safe in the spaces I create. My office is intentionally warm and nurturing — a bit like a cocoon where people can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.
I combine practical parenting tools with deeper wellness practices, helping clients move toward greater alignment in their lives and relationships.
My work blends:
Attachment-based parenting principles
Mindful parenting practices
Montessori philosophy and child development expertise
Emotional regulation tools
Somatic awareness and body-based practices
Journaling and reflective practices
Qigong and mindful movement
Reiki energy healing
Sound healing and essential oils
Community sharing circles
Professional Certifications:
Integrative Wellness Certification
Integrated Attachment Theory Certification
End-of-Life Doula Training
American Montessori Society Certified Early Childhood Teacher
Usui Reiki Certification
Nurturing the Nurturers
For more than 28 years I worked closely with children and families as a Montessori educator, and one truth became clear:
When caregivers are supported, everyone benefits.
Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers carry enormous responsibility while often navigating their own personal growth, healing, and life transitions.
My Journey
On this journey, I’ve climbed many mountains that have contributed to my professional skills and experiential wisdom, some of which include:
Birthing, mothering, and consciously raising two awesome humans
Supporting children and their families for over 28 years in Montessori education
Partnering for 33 years, uncoupling, and ultimately divorcing and co-parenting
Navigating empty nesting
Supporting my parents through illness and on their death journeys
Personal exploration (self-esteem, self-acceptance, balance, empowerment)
Health Vitality (exercise, diet, disease prevention, mental and emotional wellness)
Relationships (family, friends, the environment, my community)
Spiritual wellness (expanding a sense of purpose and meaning, personal harmony, connection)
Mindful Parenting Classes & Coaching
Consulting at schools
Mom mentoring
Hospice care- pet therapy, Reiki, and End of Life Doula services
Founding and growing my Integrated Wellness practice
Hear Micaela on The Sage Mother Podcast!
Part One: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Building Confidence & Embracing Your Unique Parenting Journey
Part Two: Sane Parents, Connected KidsI’d Love to Hear Your Story
Everyone’s path is different. If something here resonates with you, I would love to connect. Schedule a complimentary call and we’ll explore what support might look like for you.