Michelle Shinagawa is a Reiki Master and Teacher, a certified aromatherapist and spiritual counselor. She is the founder and owner of Purple Fish Healing where she holds her private practice. In her private sessions, she includes spiritual counseling, aromatherapy, crystal healing and other healing techniques that best fits her clients’ needs.

Michelle was born in Osaka Japan where she was exposed to many forms of what we call "alternative therapy" at a very young age. Coming from a family of healing arts practitioners, which include 3 scientists, 2 massage therapists and 1 doctor, she is the current exponent in her generation to continue the practice. She has experienced shiatsu, kanpo (Japanese herbs), Chinese herbal medicine, okyu, acupuncture, acupressure, and Japanese folk medicine throughout her life.

She studied photography and acquired a B.F.A in Advertising Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1998. After graduating, she worked at an advertising agency as a graphic designer. From working in a highly stressful and creative environment for a couple of years, she came across Reiki. She originally took a class in Reiki to help her dog’s arthritis. Then she discovered that Reiki was helpful in bringing peace and joy into her life as well as others. She also used Reiki to help those who were terminally ill and have decided to become a Reiki practitioner.

Michelle is passionate about guiding people and their dogs to live fulfilling lives. Through her extensive background and training, she continues to explore different healing modalities in such fields as macrobiotics, ontology, animal communication, dog massage, affirmation techniques, esoteric healing, chakra theory and crystal healing.