Michelle attended the University of Missouri and received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Minor in Spanish. She then attended Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, where she received her Master's of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree. She worked for 3 years in Family Practice at a rural healthcare clinic in West Virginia, where she developed a love of pediatric medicine. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2009 and has practiced in outpatient pediatrics for the past 11 years. She loves connecting with her patients and their families while educating them on their healthcare needs .Michelle is board certified by the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Michelle was a competitive gymnast in high school, and has always been a huge sports fan. She enjoys continuing to be active through running, hiking, skiing, and riding bikes with her family. She also loves traveling, exploring new countries, states, and baseball stadiums.