Michelle began her journey on the road to be a veterinarian. She  was accepted at Purdue University veterinary program and began her pre-vet studies. While you are in school, the college likes to see that you are actively working with animals so she got a job with the Indianapolis Zoo. Michelle worked in the plains section with Giraffes, Elephants, Wallabies and herd animals. Then  had a short job in a research facility where she worked with rats. Michelle soon found out that she didn’t have the heart to do the things she needed to learn how to be a vet. Michelle couldn’t bring herself to poke or cut a living creature.

She had some friends that were really into grooming and decided to learn all she could about the profession. Michelle read all 98 titles on grooming in the public library in one weekend and began her grooming career taking in strays, grooming them and finding them homes. She still had quite an interest in the medical side of things so started studying anything about skin issues that she could get my hands on. This passion has snowballed over the years and today Michelle is a Pet Aesthetician and certified groomer through 2 national organizations as well as an educator and speaker in her field.