After seeing Michelle a couple of weeks back, I didn't come away feeling disappointed at all.
Been a client of hers since her early days back at the Elgin house, so maybe there's more of a connection there, because it was far from mechanical for me. Pleasant conversation to start, great eye contact, and solid technique right up to cimsw.
Though some apparently feel differently, I still find Michelle to be quite pretty & I get the impression she still loves what she does.
As for the rate increase, unfortunate as it is, it's not entirely surprising that she didn't keep the same rates from circa 2011. I guess that's just a sign of the times.