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Michael is a retreat leader, spa trainer, and writer. After completing his B.A. in creative writing and then massage training in 1996, he left his native California and has lived abroad ever since, residing in Spain, India, Thailand, and Australia. His healing arts background is extensive, with an emphasis on energy healing, Chi Nei Tsang, and aquatic bodywork. Michael is a rare individual whose presence inspires relaxation. He owes much of this to three years spent living in India, and to the one-year residential Diploma in Advanced Yogic Studies at the Bihar School of Yoga. His background lends itself to leading workshops and retreats, and he has spent the majority of the last 10 years working for resorts and health retreats, including The Oriental Bangkok, Chivasom Thailand, The Bale, Ritz Carlton Bali, and most recently as program manager for the Golden Door Elysia in Australia. In 2009 he collaborated with the creator of Healing Dance, Alexander George, to develop the first aquatic bodywork training designed for spas.