Michelle
Colarelli,
MA
Sr. Instructor / Instructional Designer / Curriculum Manager
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Michelle Colarelli, MA, is the Instructional Designer & Curriculum Manager at CU CIPE, blending 25 years of experience as a Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor. With a BA in Psychology and 6 years of experience as a Mental Health Worker, she brings a deep understanding of psychological well-being to her work. She specializes in mindfulness and enjoys empowering others through thoughtful integration of restorative practices for wellness.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Mental health and wellbeing are essential for thriving in higher education and healthcare, yet students, faculty, and staff continue to face rising levels of stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue. This interactive 10-minute Lightning Talk introduces a practical, evidence-informed mindfulness strategy grounded in the five principles of Reiki—addressing anger, worry, gratitude, presence, and kindness—as a tool to support emotional regulation, resilience, and collective wellbeing across campus and clinical communities. Rooted in current research from neuroscience and higher education, this…