Michelle Bardwell Shelmire

Michelle Bardwell Shelmire, Founder and President of Flower Road, LLC has spent a lifetime merging her passion for physical and planetary wellness with her innate entrepreneurial savvy. Flower Road Natural Therapies offers products and services with a naturopathic philosophy where the primary approach is aromatherapy using medicinal grade essential oils, both raw products and formulas. Michelle’s educational background has been focused over the past 10 years on becoming one of the leaders in her field of aromatherapy and natural medicine. She is a Registered Massage Therapist, a Registered Aromatherapist, and has spent the past decade under the tutelage of one of the leading aromatherapist educators in the world, Dr. Patrick Collin. Dr. Collin has educated many medical doctors, Naturopaths and Aromatherapists throughout Europe on the clinical use of essential oils and hydrosols.

Michelle has studied extensively under Dr. Collin since 1999 in the South of France. She has had the honor of receiving a unique education under this world-renowned doctor and scientist. Michelle’s education also includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Bach Flower Essences, Clay Therapies and Leech Therapy under the prestigious Madame Anne Portier, a practicing Naturopath in the Drone area of France. This comprehensive educational opportunity has given Michelle a deep understanding of the intricacies of wellness, as well as a European approach to health and healing.

Michelle, a natural and gifted teacher, enjoys teaching certified continuing education classes (CEU) for professionals in the healthcare industry. She travels extensively through the southern region of the United States providing seminars and workshops for massage therapists, massage schools and spas dedicated to quality education. Her passion for Aromatherapy has inspired many of her students to carry their own education to the master level. She has also developed a class called, Flower Road Everyday, designed specifically for the layperson interested in learning the basics of true French-based aromatherapy and how to incorporate it into his or her daily life.

Ms. Shelmire’s demand for excellence and quality show through in every aspect of her work and personal life. The dedication she possesses for purity has brought forth a line of products that are incomparable to any on the market today. This combined with her vision and future genius will make Flower Road the lifestyle of tomorrow.