Michelle Keip, RN

Michelle Keip, RN AKA Umimi is passionate about inspiring exploration and creativity. She loves a hands-on approach to increasing awareness of ourselves, and our relationships with people and nature.

Michelle has over 31 years experience and an advanced Black Belt in Aikido, the martial art of Harmony. She is the co-founder of Wellspring Aikido, Movement Oasis and the originator of Samurai Sprouts, Aikido for young children.

She has been walking and making labyrinths for over 17 years. Michelle is also the founder of the Piner Creek and Spirit Creek Stewardships in Santa Rosa, encouraging cross-generational tending of our urban wild corridors and our precious water.

2015 Session 1

2014 Session 2

  1. Aikido for Mid-Kids ages 5-7
  2. Aikido for Mid-Kds ages 7-11
  3. Build A Labyrinth Together for Mid-Kids

2013 Session 3

  1. Peace Power Path: Aikido for mid-kids  ages 7-12
  2. "How Do You Know?" Opening our Senses to Nature   for mid-kids ages 7-12

2012 Session 2

  1. Connection Power Playground: A Games Workshop all ages
  2. Slow Dancing with Nature