Michelle Kyle’s qualifications are listed below. Michelle is a strong believer in the value of lifelong education and continual skills upgrading, as everything that a person learns builds their knowledge and understanding of the world.
Formal Education
University DegreesHonours Bachelor of Music with Distinction, Wilfrid Laurier University (1984)
Master of Music, piano performance, McGill University (1987)
Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School (1994)
Bachelor of Education in Adult Education with Distinction, Brock University (2022)
Diplomas and Certificates
Licentiate diploma, piano performance, Trinity College of Music, UK (1986)
Fellowship diploma, piano performance, Trinity College of Music, UK (1987)
Web Design, Development and Maintenance certificate, Humber College (2001)
Advanced Web Design and Development certificate, University of Waterloo (2018)
Chamber Music Diploma, cello performance, Wilfrid Laurier University (2024-25, in progress)
Certifications
Michelle completed the classes and earned these certifications at the locations and on the dates specified below:
Reiki Level One
May 3 & 5, 2013, in Guelph, Ontario
Bonnie Adam of Pathways Healing
Access Consciousness Bars
June 15, 2013, in Stratford, Ontario
Donna Rosenberg
Introductory Animal Communication Workshop
July 20 & 21, 2013, in Dundas, Ontario
Carol Gurney of The Gurney Institute of Animal Communication in Agoura, California
Reiki Two and Reiki Animal Training Advanced Techniques
August 3 & 4, 2013, at BrightHaven Holistic Animal Retreat in Santa Rosa, California
Kathleen Prasad of Animal Reiki Source in San Rafael, California
Integrated Energy Therapy Basic
Integrated Energy Therapy Intermediate
Integrated Energy Therapy Advanced
August 9, 10 & 11, 2013, in Sedona, Arizona
Leon Pelletier and Phoenix Rising Star of Sedona HeartWalk
Integrated Energy Therapy for Pets
August 24, 2013, in Richmond, Indiana
Melissa Risch of From Pieces to Peace
Advanced Animal Communication Workshop
October 5 & 6, 2013, in Edmonton, Alberta
Carol Gurney of The Gurney Institute of Animal Communication in Agoura, California
Integrated Energy Therapy Master-Instructor Class
October 19 & 20, 2013, in Trevose, Pennsylvania
Stevan Thayer, Creator of Integrated Energy Therapy at The Center of Being
Animal Reiki Workshop: Core Curriculum
September 16 – October 30, 2013, by correspondence
Kathleen Prasad of Animal Reiki Source in San Rafael, California
Access Consciousness Foundation
January 25 & 26, 2014, in London, Ontario
Juna Guetter of Synergy in Motion
Access Consciousness Level One
February 1 & 2, 2014, in London, Ontario
Sabine Hildebrandt of Synergy in Motion
Reiki 3 & Animal Reiki Teacher Training: Shinpiden Master Teacher Class
February 20, 21 & 22, 2014, at The CARE Foundation in Apopka, Florida
Kathleen Prasad of Animal Reiki Source in San Rafael, California
Advanced Reiki Training and Reiki Master Training: Holy Fire® Reiki
March 28, 29 & 30, 2014, in Southfield, Michigan
William Lee Rand, Founder of The International Center for Reiki Training
Pendulum Workshop
May 12, 2014, in London, Ontario
Sharlene McLearon
Medical Terminology and Systems
May 1-29, 2014, online
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
Reiki Levels One and Two: Holy Fire® Reiki
May 31 & June 1, 2014, in Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York
Carolyn Musial, Senior ICRT Professional Licensed Teacher
Bach Flower Remedies for Pets and Their People
June 28 & 29, 2014, in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Dr. Lauren Nappen of Ahhhjusting to Life
Foot Reflexology
June 23, 2014 to August 25, 2014, in Brussels, Ontario
Mary Mitchler of the Ontario College of Reflexology
Zone Therapy Facial Reflexology
November 1, 2014, in Brussels, Ontario
Gina Bello of Hand, Heart and Sole
Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Small Animal
December 12, 2014 to January 14, 2015, online
Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute
1 Beginning Animal Communication
2 Talking With Horses
3 Medical Intuition and Energy Healing
4 Intuitive Animal Training
5 Talking with Wildlife and Nature
February 14, 15, 16, 2015, in Tucson, Arizona
Marta Williams, Animal Communicator in Middletown, California
Meridian Theory – Small Animal
January 16, 2014 to March 7, 2015, online
Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute
Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure
March 28-29, 2015, in Akron, Ohio
Jill Golgosky of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute
The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
April 9-June 25, 2015, in St Marys, Seaforth and Clinton, Ontario
Judy White, St. Joseph`s Health Care London
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level HCP
July 21-22, 2015, in Stratford, Ontario
Red5 Safety Training
6 Talking with Your Own Animals, Intermediate Class
August 10 & 17, 2015, online
Marta Williams, Animal Communicator
7 Advanced Animal Communication
February 9 & 16, 2016, online
Marta Williams, Animal Communicator
8 Animals as Teachers and Healers
February 18 & 25, 2016, online
Marta Williams, Animal Communicator
Holy Fire® II Reiki Upgrade Webinar
March 17, 2016, online
William Lee Rand, International Center for Reiki Training, Michigan, USA
SHIfT into ONE (SiO) Cracking the Consciousness Code 8 Week Intensive
February 9 – March 29, 2016, online
Sandra Kyrzakos, The School of Applied Consciousness Physics, Toronto, Ontario
9 Counseling Animals and Their People
March 24 & 31, 2016, online
Marta Williams, Animal Communicator
10 Finding Lost Animals
April 5 & 12, 2016, online
Marta Williams, Animal Communicator
Certified Foot Reflexologist
April 14, 2016, Completed 35 hours in-class instruction, 15 hours chapter tests,
70 hours practicum, written exam and practical final exam, final mark 96%
Ontario College of Reflexology
11 Death and Beyond
April 21 & May 5, 2016, online
Marta Williams, Animal Communicator
Animals as Our Gurus
June 1, 2016, online
Danielle MacKinnon, Animal Communicator
Animals as Our Gurus for Animal Professionals
June 4, 2016, online
Danielle MacKinnon, Animal Communicator
Heart to Heart Animal Reiki Webinar
Oct. 12 – Nov. 16, 2016, online
Kathleen Prasad of Animal Reiki Source in San Rafael, California
Pet First Aid
November 12, 2016, in Stratford, Ontario
St. John Ambulance
Transition to Shinpiden Level III Training
Jan. 1, 2017 – June 8, 2017, online
Bronwen Logan and Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, Australia
Shinpiden Reiki III
June 9, 10 & 11, 2017, in Wilmette, Illinois
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, Australia
Reiki “Play Day” Intensive Workshop
September 18, 2017, in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, Australia
Letting Animals Heal Us
Nov. 1, 2018, online
Bronwen Logan, International House of Reiki, Australia
Shinpiden Reiki III (resit)
Feb. 15-17, 2019, in Victoria, BC
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands
Reiki with Animals Webclass
Sept. 7, 2019, online
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands
Distance Healing with Animals Webclass
Sept. 28, 2019, online
Bronwen Logan, International House of Reiki, Australia
The Deeper Layers of Joshin Kokyu Ho
March 29, 2020, online
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands
Holy Fire® III Reiki Upgrade Webinar
July 4, 2021, online
William Lee Rand, The International Center for Reiki Training, Michigan, USA
In-depth Okuden Reiki II Symbol Webclass
July 4-5, 2021, online
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands
ICRT Animal Reiki 1 & 2
July 9-10, 2021, online
Colleen Benelli, Robyn Benelli & Sioux Strong, The International Center for Reiki Training, Michigan, USA
ICRT Animal Reiki Master
July 23-25, 2021, online
Colleen Benelli, Robyn Benelli & Sioux Strong, The International Center for Reiki Training, Michigan, USA
Holy Fire® III Reiki 1 & 2 (resit)
August 7-8, 2021, online
Carolyn Musial, The International Center for Reiki Training, Michigan, USA
Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® Master
August 23-25, 2021, online
Joan Maute, The International Center for Reiki Training, Michigan, USA
21 Day Live Kototama Chanting Journey
August 9–29, 2021, online
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands
Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki Upgrade Webinar
May 1, 2022, online
Joan Maute, The International Center for Reiki Training, Kamuela, Hawaii
Shinpiden Reiki III (resit)
Apr. 6-8, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands