We all carry our home within us.

Each of us has a unique voice and a purpose for being here, right now, in this moment. Our inner home is a sanctuary—a quiet, spacious place where we can rest, listen, and access our own guidance. It’s the place where we align with the deep wisdom that resides within, a knowing that’s available to every one of us.

But how often do we silence that inner voice? Ignore the subtle whisper that something feels off or misaligned? Maybe it nudges you to set a boundary, make a change, or follow your heart in a new direction. Yet, stepping into the unknown can feel daunting. It seems easier to stick with the familiar, even when it no longer serves you.

That inner knowing doesn’t disappear when we ignore it. It finds other ways to make itself heard—resentment as you see others live the life your intuition has been nudging you toward, anxiety because your current path feels out of sync, or exhaustion from draining your energy on what no longer brings you joy. Even physical symptoms can arise as your body communicates what your heart and spirit already know.

Perhaps, like many, you’re caught up in endless tasks, caring for others, or staying busy just to get through the day. You may distract yourself with things that drain your bank account, energy, and time—time that could be spent on the activities that ignite your passion and bring joy.

But these feelings of discontent aren’t signs of failure. They are your body’s way of communicating. Just like the natural world, your body, mind, and spirit speak in a language that can feel foreign at times.

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What if you are the guiding light you’ve been looking for?

What if the radiance you seek is already within you?

Each of us carries this light, this inner compass that can guide us. When you think of Chinese medicine or Daoist practices, you might picture acupuncture, herbal remedies, or qi gong. But these are just tools to help you access a living system that already exists within you. It is a system that helps you translate the messages from your body, emotions, and spirit.

Daoist wisdom offers a roadmap for human consciousness—a way to meet life with both sturdiness and flexibility.

An inner sanctuary is something you can cultivate,

grow and expand, and nurture.

At the Inner Radiance Institute, I help individuals like you reconnect with that guiding light inside. Through the wisdom of Daoist practices and Chinese medicine, I offer tools that allow you to access the living system within you. It’s a system that translates the messages of your emotions, body, and spirit, allowing you to navigate life’s complexities with ease, grace, and deep authenticity.

This journey isn’t about fixing you. It’s about uncovering the natural rhythms already present in your life. Daoist wisdom, with its timeless understanding of human consciousness, provides a roadmap to help you meet life with both sturdiness and flexibility. Whether you’re navigating grief, big emotions, or conscious parenting, these practices offer tools to cultivate inner spaciousness, helping you embrace your full emotional spectrum.

Why This Work is Different

Unlike other approaches that may focus on fixing or bypassing emotional pain, my work integrates ancient wisdom with real-life modern complexity. It’s about cultivating an inner sanctuary—an unwavering, harmonious space that exists no matter what external pressures or expectations you face.

Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or a beginner on this path, the wisdom of Chinese medicine and Daoist meditation resonates with you because it offers real tools for transformation. You’re not looking for a quick fix—you want practices that honor your depth, allowing you to work with big emotions in a way that supports your well-being and inner peace. With over 20 years of experience in Chinese herbal medicine, Daoist meditation, and energy practices, I bring a unique blend of skills that integrate ancient wisdom with practical tools for today’s challenges.

You, too, can cultivate and nurture

your inner home.

This is a skill, a gift, available to every one of us. Chinese medicine provides a roadmap for understanding human consciousness, offering precious tools to help us understand our own inner infrastructure. This infrastructure shapes how we live, whether we are conscious of it or not. The more aware we become of how these inner aspects influence us, the more we can align our lives with our deepest truth.

At Inner Radiance Institute, I believe that each of us has the capacity to create an inner sanctuary—a space of truth, peace, and integrity that remains steady amidst the ups and downs of life. Through my courses, one-on-one support, and community offerings, I guide you toward cultivating this sanctuary. Together, we work on developing your ability to navigate life’s complexities, with both emotional freedom and an open heart.

Each offering is designed to support your journey, allowing you to explore at your own pace, with flexibility and compassion. Whether you choose to engage deeply in community or prefer more personal reflection, you’ll find that the work here supplements and enhances your personal growth, providing a roadmap for navigating the big emotions and life changes that we all face.

If you’re ready to reconnect with your inner guidance, to navigate life with more peace, joy, and authenticity, Inner Radiance Institute is here to support you.

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Testimonial from Susan:

“I am sharing my heartfelt recommendation to anyone who is considering working with Michele Vergara. I have worked with Michele for many years. I received herbs, qi gong teachings and medical qi gong treatments on an ongoing basis. My benefits from our work are too numerous to list. This deep healing process differs dramatically from my experience with traditional medicine. As a result of our work together over the years I have experienced various transformations. Now I am different, and I see the world in new ways:

I realize that I am my healer.
I realize that I need to be kind and patient with myself as I make healing changes.
My focus is on my own inner guidance.
Finally, I am responsible for my health and well being.

Michele continues to support my healing process with her gentle, kind, intuitive wisdom, her nurturing care and her gifts that enhance my pathway to health. As a former educator who taught her students to be independent learners, I see how Michele has taught me to be an independent healer of my lifestyle and my way of being in my life. I am very grateful to Michele and for her numerous gifts. In joyful health and well being!”

Testimonial from EB:

“She (Michele) encouraged me to begin a conversation with the 3 year old me that had created this protective armor. I’ve done “inner child” work before, but this felt different. Instead of listening for an outer voice reassuring me, it was coming from the inside. I found that the ability to soothe myself lay within me, and I felt a deep sense of love, forgiveness, and self-acceptance that has stayed with me. I felt HOME within my own being, if that makes sense. I am not new to this process, but Michele’s guidance was powerfully effective in reaching a deeper level of trust in myself, and in her.”

Testimonial from BH:

“When I first set out to receive help from Michele Vergara, my intentions were to improve my energy and also decrease fatigue, anxiety, blood pressure, and allergic reactions to various foods, drinks, medications. One of the tools Michele trained me to use was Qi Gong. This tool has been very beneficial for me. It is best if you practice this energy work on a daily basis, but I’ve noticed that, if I fail to do so on occasion, I can always pick the techniques back up and feel the instant benefits of doing so. It’s amazing at how something so simple can have such effective, long term results. I have been truly blessed to have received the powerful teachings of this wonderful individual. I can’t express how much this has changed my life for the better.”

Testimonial from S Burton:

“It took me 5 years to set up my first appointment. I wish I would have made the call much sooner. I am a health professional. I am of Black-Native ancestry. After a life of Western Medicine indoctrination, I was ready to be introduced to a better solution. I wanted to speak with someone authentic and knowledgeable. I wanted to learn about alternatives and options for my health, other than the quick fixes I saw being dispensed. I needed something to help me to remain mindful and preventative for my lifestyle. It is important for anyone to know that; I knew I had to be ready to do the work.

When I first spoke with Michele, I felt that she cared, that I cared, and she knew I wanted to learn. We worked to get me to the root cause of an issue, before anything became an issue. To me, that is what preventative health education is essentially about. Traditional Chinese Medicine is my gift to me every month. I love me and the ability to use this as a healthcare tool for myself. Michele helps to educate me about various components. I know what it takes for me to stay healthy. She helps me keep becoming the healthiest version of me. I can keep moving forward in my life knowing and being in the best health of my life. ”

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This free course consists of four videos including guided meditations to explain Chinese medicine’s elegant and practical explanation of human consciousness, your own inner infrastructure, and how you can begin to develop a loving relationship with your own inner world.