Missionary Spotlight: Get to Know OHI Missionary, Michelle Humphrey

OHI Missionary, Michelle Humphrey, completed her three-month missionary term the week of Thanksgiving. “It feels so appropriate that my last week at OHI is during Thanksgiving, because I have so much to be grateful for.”

Michelle had been a guest at OHI six times, starting in 2016. “A visit to OHI was the annual gift I gave to myself,” said Michelle. “It was the perfect place for me to get away, eat well, and recharge my batteries. The thing that kept me coming back time and time again was how great I felt every time — physically, mentally, and spiritually. And I always looked forward to experiencing the amazing community of people that come here. Everyone is so kind, so supportive, and so present in the moment. It was very inspiring.”

Michelle’s health took a sudden downturn a year ago. “What I didn’t know at the time was that I was suffering from heavy metal toxicity with mercury,” said Michelle. “I had no idea I had high levels of mercury in my system from years ago. Plus, I was in perimenopause and my hormones were out of whack. I could hardly get out of bed for months. My brain felt like it was on fire. I started losing cognitive function, and I was not speaking coherently. After seeing five different doctors, spending thousands of dollars on tests, and trying every supplement and hormone therapy, my husband and a family of friends were panicking and considering sending me to a mental institution. I begged them to send me to OHI, but they were worried that I needed more supervision than OHI could offer. We finally agreed that OHI was always a great boost to my health in the past, and I was hopeful OHI could help with my current health opportunity.

I arrived in February 2024 with only 15% of my life force flowing through me. I felt awful and cried every day, but little by little the program started to work. By the end of two weeks, I was feeling 60% better. I went home for a few months to continue my recovery, but I didn’t improve. By July 2024, I wasn’t sure if I was going to survive this health crisis. I went from being someone who was a transformation leader for others to feeling so ill, weak, and lost that I had no idea how to honor my true self anymore. A coach said to me ‘You need to find your YES and say YES to your YES.’ It took me weeks, but I finally heard my intuition say, ‘Become a missionary at OHI for three months.’ I felt the full YES as my heart and soul was calling me to OHI. I was worried about leaving my husband and son for three months, but my friend reminded me that taking care of myself is the best thing I could do for my family. OHI was the place that saved my life in just two weeks, so I knew I could fully recover if I gave myself over to the program for three months.”

Michelle arrived at OHI as a missionary on August 31. “I understand that the role of missionary is to work in service to the guests,” said Michelle. “I knew if I could jumpstart my own recovery, I would have the energy and the drive to help others. I have been very intentional during my time here. I am ALL IN! I eat the food and drink the water, I take the classes, I listen to my body, and I have fully opened my heart to this healing experience. When you live it, it WORKS! Being a missionary at OHI was an answer to my prayer, and I wasn’t going to squander a minute of it. If people stayed in detox for 3 months like I have, it would change their life. The divine perfection of the program is so clear. Your tastebuds crave nutrient dense GOD food. GOD food honors who I am as a person.”

Michelle has some words of advice for anyone considering taking on the role of missionary at OHI. “Being a missionary is a healing journey that will help both the guests as well as yourself,” said Michelle. “I made more progress toward better health in the first 40 days as an OHI missionary than I had in the past four years on my own. I am stronger and happier than I have ever been.”

“The OHI program is the most efficient and effective way to heal, and that allows you to be the best person you can be for the guests. The missionary program will change your life for the better in ways you can’t even imagine. I know my best days are now in front of me, and I will get to be a light for others.”

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