About Michelle Rose Bravo
Hi, I’m Michelle Bravo, the heart behind Nurtured Spirit Healing. My journey with nervous system dysregulation led me to discover the transformative power of holistic therapies like yoga, reiki, crystal healing, and sound therapy—practices that not only healed me but sparked a passion to guide others toward balance, peace, and inner connection.
As a proud autism mom, I’m deeply committed to autism advocacy and empowering neurodivergent individuals and families. My experience as a mother to an autistic son shapes the compassionate, inclusive approach I bring to my work.
With a background in pediatric nursing, lactation consulting, yoga and energy healing, I integrate a unique blend of experience into my practice. I’m a Registered Nurse (RN), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and Reiki Master. I’m also trained in vibrational sound healing through the Atma Buti Method.
I offer sessions designed to empower and nourish you, guiding you to find your own path to wellness. Let’s heal together.
Certifications
Certified Yoga Instructor
Michelle is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Real Hot Yoga & an 85-hour Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) with Island Prenatal Yoga. She has been teaching yoga since 2020. She currently teaches Hot Vinyasa at Real Hot Yoga in Englewood, NJ on Monday's at 6am & Tuesday's at 6pm.
Michelle has come to call her style of yoga, Reiki Flow. her teachings are inspired by Baron Baptiste & Shiva Rae. Her flows combine a creative dance-like vinyasa flow with energy healing techniques to balance your chakras and restore harmony to your body, mind, and spirit. Each session includes breathwork, mudras, mantras, guided meditation and motivational dharma talks to nourish and empower you!
Reiki & Sound Healing Training
As a certified yoga instructor, Michelle - the founder of Nurtured Spirit Healing LLC has undergone extensive training to guide individuals in connecting with their breath, body, and inner self through the practice of not only yoga, but also reiki & sound healing. Michelle is a certified Reiki Master through Naturally Yoga. She has also received her Levels 1 & 2 training in sound healing through the Atma Buti Method with Jyoti Yoga Healing. She finds the combination of yoga, reiki & sound healing have a powerful, profound, & transformative effect on the journey to inner peace & harmony.
Holistic Wellness & Neurodiversity Advocate
As a proud autism mom, Michelle is deeply committed to autism advocacy and empowering neurodivergent individuals and families. Her personal experience has inspired her to advocate for autism acceptance, not only through healing practices but also in broader social and economic contexts. Michelle is passionate about creating spaces where neurodivergent individuals are respected, supported, and celebrated for their unique qualities.
In addition to her healing work, Michelle offers classes designed to help educators, caregivers, and professionals better understand and support the sensory needs of autistic individuals. These classes provide practical tools to navigate sensory sensitivities, enhance emotional regulation, and foster a deeper sense of connection and support.
Michelle also actively fundraises for Greens Do Good, an organization dedicated to providing meaningful job training and employment opportunities for autistic individuals. Through this initiative, she works to bridge gaps in employment for neurodivergent people, ensuring they have access to fulfilling careers that honor their strengths and talents.
Nursing License & Lactation Certification
Michelle began her nursing career as a nursing assistant and earned her BSN from Saint Peter's University School of Nursing. She is a licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey and spent over a decade in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at HUMC. Passionate about pediatric nursing and neurodiversity advocacy, Michelle now works at The Whole Child Center, supporting neurodivergent families.
Her journey to becoming an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) started after facing breastfeeding challenges with her first child. With a family-centered, holistic nursing approach, Michelle focuses on identifying the root causes of lactation issues and empowering families on their feeding journey.
Holistic Healing Approach
At Nurtured Spirit Healing LLC, my philosophy centers around the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. I'm dedicated to creating a personalized healing experience for each individual, incorporating reiki, yoga, crystal and sound healing to address their unique needs. My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all aspects of wellness.