Dr. Michelle grew up in the New Orleans area and graduated from Isidore Newman High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of New Orleans. She later graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Although she enjoys all aspects of practice, she excels in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. She lives in Old Mandeville with her husband Brett, her two sons, Jack and Myles, and their Wheaton Terrier, Suki and Shih-Tzu Ling-Ling. She enjoys walking or riding bikes on the Lakefront, reading, and spending time with her family. Dr. Michelle is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association.