Michele Stokes

Hi, My name is Michele Stokes. I have been a Massage Therapist and Movement Instructor and Trainer for over many years. I got interested in these fields through my study of Dance. I studied English and Dance in college and love movement and the way it made me feel. After college I started teaching dance. That led to teaching Fitness and Movement Classes, which then lead to doing Bodywork. I haven't ever stopped. I have trained in multiple modalities and plan on studying many more. For my undergrad studies, I went to the University of Oregon. For Bodywork, I attended East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon. I hold an Oregon License in both Massage Therapy and Facial Technology. For movement and Fitness, I have many YMCA certifications such as Fitness Specials and Strength and Conditioning. For many years, I held group exercise certifications through the YMCA and ACE. I hold Yoga Certifications through Yogafit, and I am a Certified Stott Pilates Mat and Reformer Trainer. I have also trained and taught many classes that are specifically held for folks with Parkinson's Disease. The Bodywork techniques I specialize in are Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Trigger Point, Pre Natal, Hot Stone and I also incorporate some Reflexology, Reiki and Myofascial Release into my work.For Movement modalities, I currently specialize in Strength and Conditioning, Mat and Reformer Pilates and Yoga. I am also trained and can teach Dance Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Water Aerobics and I have also taught and worked extensively in Parkisons Exercise. I currently have my own Private Bodywork Practice in Portland, Oregon. At this location, I also do Private Pilates/Yoga Sessions including a Pilates Reformer if needed or wanted by the client. I have quite a few hobbies and interests as well. I love to walk and hike with my dog, take fun dance classes and Zumba classes etc. I am also a huge reader. My English degree comes out in that. I volunteer at the Friends of the Library at our Central Library and could spend all day talking about and recommending good books. I also love to cook great Veggie Food and study up on other Wellness practices. I live with my husband and dog in se Portland and have a step- daughter in Grad School in North Carolina.