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The mission for GFY STUDIOS is to create magical spaces where individuals & communities can live intentional and enriched lives, aligned with the rhythms of the universe and their path. As an artist with the superpower of cultivating meaningful relationships, Michelle blends holistic life principles with her mastery in the beauty and wellness industries to nurture a balanced life. Together, we sustain and nourish our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in a low-maintenance fashion. simple & easy, natural & wild. beautiful.

love always,
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Meet Michelle

[me/her]

I’m Michelle—futurist, indie artist, executive healer, bitch, Buddhist. My passion for transformation, truth, and beauty stems from my service as a hair stylist, mastering the art of natural beauty [aka  authenticity] for 25 years.

My experience of being raised by wolves ensures my resilience, intuition, and adaptability. It’s made me an expert in navigating chaos, taking risks and creating balance for myself. It made me sharp and powerful.

David Allen Hammel, the cat
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I’m extremely softened [aka inspired] by plants & herbs, rainbows, cooking, Dave (the cat), the ocean, witchery and the art of loving and being loved. These forces combined with the magick of art, healing, and human connection equal a sustained & nourished life. It’s justice, really.

Today, my work spans holistic coaching, trauma recovery, and leadership development. I create safe, nurturing spaces where unique souls heal, grow, and…be. My approach is always rooted in love, mindfulness, and unapologetic authenticity. My techniques are heavily influenced by yoga, meditation, Internal Family Systems Therapy, DBT, Buddhism, psychology and interpersonal communication.

My formal training spans business, marketing, communication, yoga, interior design, and personal organization. As Executive Director of QueerStart, Co-Founder of an artist management company and facilitator to the healing, I bring a unique skill set to inspire holistic transformations for a well-rounded life here on earth.

once upon a time,

your girl was in survival mode for over 35 years. Little Shelly needed to be heard. She needed sustenance & nourishment. She craved love and healing. She made art. She is art.

a story about a body and a soul.

why

GFY?

Neurodivergent and/or queer individuals navigating intersecting identities, trauma recovery and self-worth drought face negative self-perception, anxiety, depression, difficulty forming relationships, imposter syndrome and poor mental health hygiene. Welcome to GFY STUDIOS. Our pioneering initiative addresses the unique challenges you face on the path to wellness. We provide personalized and culturally competent care, offering peer support and inclusive, energy-focused therapeutic services. Embrace your authentic self and find the support you deserve.

join our community!

hell yeah

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