Michelle Garay APRN, CNP, PMHS

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Graduate School of Nursing, 2007
Master of Science in Nursing
Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Children with Special Health Care Needs Area of Study

Minor in Complementary Therapies and Healing Practices

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, EAU CLAIRE, WI
Undergraduate School of Nursing, 2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse

CERTIFICATION

National Certification, Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, 2007 
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist

CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING

Clinical Hypnosis Introductory Workshop and Level I Training.

Center for Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program
Sterns Biofeedback Training Program

Interdisciplinary Certificate in Disability Policy and Services

OVERVIEW

Since becoming a nurse practitioner, I have worked at hospitals and clinics within an integrative medicine and/or integrative mental health subspecialty. The care I provide focuses on guidance for pediatric patients from a holistic perspective, using an integrative approach of blending conventional and complementary therapies; looking at the whole person considering environmental, cultural and contextual factors that may impact optimal functioning. I work to empower children and adolescents to live healthy lifestyles while emphasizing the benefits of self-regulation strategies and promoting self-care. My current areas of interest include Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, Stress Related Physical Symptoms such as Headaches and Stomachaches, Mind-Body Skills, and Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback.

Outside of work, I love to travel and explore other cultures.  I also enjoy boating, paddleboarding, hiking, snowshoeing, cooking and baking.