Michael J. Formica

Michael J. Formica is a social scientist and educator. He attended Columbia University and, in addition to three advanced degrees in Psychology, holds degrees in both Theology and Philosophy. Michael is the creator of the integral Life Skills program^® and founder of the Integral Life Institute in Westport, CT.

As Director of Clinical Services at Boys and Girls Village Day School in Milford Connecticut from 1998-2001, he helped to develop a multi-tiered clinical program that was an integral part of a larger therapeutic educational program formally cited by the Connecticut Board of Education as "what should be a model for alternative educational programs throughout the state".

Balancing his private practice and pro bono work, Michael's professional experience also includes faculty positions at a number of colleges and Ivy League universities, program consultation to school districts in both Connecticut and New York, and advisory positions with the American Psychological Association, the National Science Foundation, the National Holocaust Museum, and the Smithsonian Institute.

He has been a devoted teacher and practitioner of Yoga for almost 20 years, has practiced traditional Japanese and Chinese martial and medicinal arts for more than 30 years and is a certified Level 2 Reiki practitioner.

His PT blog is Enlightened Living.