Michelle Kyle’s educational 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, skills, 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)
Certifications
Michelle completed the classes and earned the certifications listed below on the dates listed at the locations specified:
2013
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
2014
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
2015
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
2016
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
2017
Adult Learning
Jan. 10, 2017 – April 18, 2017, online
Conestoga College
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
Foundations of Adult Education
Sept. 6, 2017 – Dec. 5, 2017, online
Part of Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, Brock University
Reiki “Play Day” Intensive Workshop
September 18, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, Australia
2018
Facilitation of Adult Learning Pedagogies
Jan. 8, 2018 – April 9, 2018, online
Part of Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, Brock University
Tarot – A Beginner’s Journey
Sept. 9, 2018 in Cambridge, Ontario
Six Scents Energy Movement
Letting Animals Heal Us
Nov. 1, 2018, online
Bronwen Logan, International House of Reiki, Australia
Curriculum Design for Adult Learners
Sept. 5 – Nov. 27, 2018, online
Part of Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, Brock University
2019
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
2020
The Deeper Layers of Joshin Kokyu Ho
March 29, 2020, online
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands
Indigenous Canada
Aug. 19 – Sept. 3, 2020, online
Dr. Tracy Bear, University of Alberta
Work and Learning in Organizations
Sept. 9 – Dec. 13, 2020, online
Part of Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, Brock University
2021
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
2022
Course on Research Ethics – TCPS 2: CORE 2022
February 5, 2022, online
Panel on Research Ethics, Government of Canada
Research and Critical Reflection in Adult Education
January 10 – April 8, 2022, online
End of Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, Brock University
Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki Upgrade Webinar
May 1, 2022, online
Joan Maute, The International Center for Reiki Training, Kamuela, Hawaii
Continuing Education
2023
2023 Animal Communication and Healer Summit
Oct. 23-27, 2023, online
Animal Communication and Healer Summit
2024
Shinpiden Reiki III (resit)
Apr. 6-8, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH
Frans Stiene, International House of Reiki, The Netherlands