Michelle is an American expat who relocated to Santa Catalina, Panama, in 2005. She and her husband built, owned, and operated La Buena Vida, working in hospitality, food service, and wellness until 2018. Michelle was instrumental in founding the Santa Catalina Chamber of Commerce as well as starting a recycling and outdoor education program for the village. A yoga instructor and massage therapist by trade, these days Michelle stays busy writing, offering her services in the healing arts, and with her unique upcycled beach mosaics.