PEONIES + PROTEAS
A return to yourself—
through ritual, rhythm, and right relationship.
Peonies + Proteas is a ritual space for women returning to themselves—
through seasonal living, intentional practice, and deep self-trust.
Led by an ecological priestess, ritual practitioner, and scholar,
this work invites you into a different way of being—
one that honors your energy, your timing, and your truth.
Here, alignment is cultivated.
Self-belonging is reclaimed.
And your life is tended with care.
ABOUT THIS SPACE
I’m Dr. Michelle.
I am an ecological priestess, ritual practitioner, and scholar creating spaces for women to return to themselves—slowly, honestly, and in their own rhythm.
My work lives at the intersection of ritual, seasonal living, and liberatory practice. It is shaped by years of study, lived experience, and a deep commitment to self-belonging as both a personal and collective practice.
Peonies + Proteas is an ecosystem for women who are ready to move differently—
to tend to their lives with care, to honor their own rhythms, and to come back into right relationship with themselves.
PhD in Multicultural Women’s & Gender Studies
Former C-suite equity & justice executive
Ritual practitioner rooted in seasonal and ancestral practice
Guide for women cultivating alignment, self-belonging, and relational rhythm
WAYS TO ENTER THE WORK
An ecosystem for your becoming.
This work is not one thing.
It is a living, evolving ecosystem of spaces, rituals, and containers designed to meet you in different seasons of your life.
You are invited to enter where you are—and to move as you need.
01. The Greenhouse
A space for ongoing tending
A living community and ritual space for women cultivating self-belonging, alignment, and relational rhythm in real time.
02. 1:1 Ritual Spaces
Personal, intimate containers
Private spaces for reflection, recalibration, and deep alignment through ritual, Human Design, and intentional guidance.
03. Seasonal & Self-Paced Work
Enter in your own rhythm
Courses, rituals, and digital offerings designed to support your becoming—at your own pace and in your own time.
The Circle
A living ritual space for women devoted to tending their lives with intention.
Inside, you’ll find monthly rhythms, seasonal practices, and a community rooted in self-belonging, care, and collective tending.
Seed
A single intention. A place to begin.
This is where you start—gently, clearly, and without overwhelm.
A focused space to name what matters and take your first aligned step.
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A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING
You are not meant to live your life in constant urgency.
You are allowed to move slowly.
To listen deeply.
To choose a rhythm that actually honors who you are.
This work is not about becoming someone new—
but returning to what has always been yours.
Bloom
A deep moment of opening.
Live, present, and seen—this space supports you in embodying what you’re ready to step into.
Root
Sustained embodiment.
A private, deeper space for integration—where what you’ve uncovered becomes how you live.
Peonies & Proteas
IN THEIR WORDS
What this work makes possible
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Dr. Michelle's self-love coaching through Peonies & Proteas has been nothing short of life-changing.
Her approach to self-love is deeply empowering, helping me to not only understand but also embrace my worth on a profound level.
— K.B.
I felt truly seen in a way I hadn’t experienced before.
Understanding my Human Design gave me language for things I’ve always felt but couldn’t explain.
I left with so much clarity—and a deeper trust in myself.
— A.P.
This experience helped me reconnect with parts of myself I didn’t even realize I had lost.
It felt playful, grounding, and deeply affirming all at once. I walked away feeling more like myself than I have in a long time.
— J.R.
A GIFT FOR YOUR RETURN
Your Rhythm, Reclaimed
Your Rhythm, Reclaimed
Your Rhythm, Reclaimed
A RHYTHM CHECK-IN YOU CAN RETURN TO ANYTIME
A simple, grounding practice to help you notice when you’ve drifted out of alignment. It creates space for you to pause and become more aware of how you’re actually feeling, rather than pushing through. Without pressure or urgency, you’re invited to gently come back to yourself. Over time, this practice helps you build a deeper trust in your own rhythm.
PROMPTS TO GUIDE YOU BACK INTO ALIGNMENT
Thoughtful, intentional questions that support you in listening more deeply to your needs. Each prompt is designed to slow you down just enough to hear what might otherwise be overlooked. Instead of searching for the “right” answer, you’re encouraged to respond honestly and intuitively. This is where clarity begins to emerge—quietly, but powerfully.
A SOFT RESET FOR WHEN THINGS FEEL OFF
A quiet moment to pause, breathe, and shift your energy when something feels out of sync. This practice offers a gentle way to interrupt overwhelm without adding more to your plate. You don’t need to fix everything—you simply begin with one small, intentional shift. From there, you can move forward with more clarity, care, and trust in yourself.
STAY IN THE RHYTHM
Come back here, OFTEN
This is a space for reflection, rhythm, and returning.
When you join my email list, you’ll receive seasonal notes, gentle practices, and invitations to tend to your life with intention.
No urgency. No overwhelm.
Just thoughtful offerings, shared in their own time.
A quiet way to stay connected—to yourself, and to this work.
