Michele Darger, Licensed Occupational Therapist & Functional Wellness Coach

Michele Darger

I weave a blend of holistic and integrated approaches that are client focused and honor the whole person: body, mind, spirit and unique life context and circumstances.

I’ve created the Lifestyle Weaving Program based on my clinical experiences as an Occupational Therapist. I have practiced for 15 years in medical settings where I provided evidenced and relevant health education, therapy, coaching, life skills, rehabilitation and habilitation.

Collectively, these experiences have taught me that many people fall through the cracks of our current healthcare system, especially those living with chronic conditions or symptoms that tend to reside in medical ambiguity. I set out to create this program to serve those women who may feel like a ping pong ball being sent from specialist to specialist without the grounded and consistent support needed to take the helm themselves to make effective changes. I will strive to work with you and your medical team to find answers and solutions that are effective for you in weaving the lifestyle you want.

Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota

Experience:

Worked on multidisciplinary clinical teams within acute, inpatient and outpatient settings. Patient populations included: Neuro (Stroke, TBI/Concussion, Post-viral), Ortho, Mental Health, Cancer and Debilitation. Experienced in program development and improvement, clinical research and leadership roles within these medical contexts.

Licenses & Certifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapist: Minnesota

Advanced Integrative Practice Education, Certifications & Skills:

  • Functional Wellness Coach (FMFT) under Whole Person Health, Wellness and Prevention Practice

  • Certified Neuro-IFRAH Clinician

  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist

  • Sensory Processing and Integration Specialist

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Certified instructor: Qi Gong and Tai Chi for Health

  • Certified instructor: Sensory Enhanced Yoga for Self Regulation and Trauma Healing

  • Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment

  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/acupressure)

  • Biofeedback: Clinical applications