Michell Hageman Kawaja

 
 

I am passionate about…

…the deeply felt wisdom and joy we all have access to through movement. I believe that once people give themselves permission to move in spontaneous and playful ways, health and wellness inevitably follows.

  • Happy wife and mom to 3 boys

  • President of Thrive Girl Inc.

  • Ex-professional ballerina

  • The Juilliard School graduate

  • Nia Technique teacher of 17+ years

  • Trained in the Tamalpa Life/Art Process for movement based expressive arts therapy

  • Trained as a Co-Active Coach through C0-Active Training Institute

  • Product Development Manager for 3 years post college. I oversaw development and manufacturing of private label products* for companies such as Target, Petco, Old Navy, etc.

  • 20+ years experience inspiring all ages through original workshops and innovative movement based classes.

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*Yes I have designed a few fun movement inspired products for Thrive Girl Inc. too!