What is Laughter Therapy?

Laughter Therapy introduces Laughter as a therapeutic tool (similar to art and music therapy). Michele's Laughter Programs deliberately facilitate the act of laughter for all its many benefits.  As a unique group experience, programs are typically a blend of education, discussion, movement, visualization, improvisation and camaraderie.
Hire Michele to bring Laughter to you! Learn more below.

"Laughter is the shortest
​distance between two people"

....Victor Borge                                                                  

Proven Benefits of Therapeutic Laughter

• Elevates your mood immediately
• Reduces cortisol (stress hormones)
• Increases endorphins
• Strengthens immune system
• Improves breathing and blood flow
• Promotes deeper rest and sleep
• Relaxes muscle tension & Burns calories
• Temporarily reduces pain
• Helps the body fight infection
• Positively alters brainwaves with results similar to the meditative state
• Fits well within the framework of Positive Psychology, which focuses on honing a person's innate strengths as coping skills

​About Michele

As a Certified Laughter Leader, Michele Granberg, MA, is an expert in facilitating Laughter Therapy. Michele is a graduate of the Certified Laughter Leader Program, developed by Dr. Steve Wilson, founder of The World Laughter Tour.

Listen to Michele talk about Laughter

Testimonials

"Michele was a guest speaker at our Hackettstown Cardio-Pulmonary Support Group. She actively engaged the entire audience while teaching us about the many benefits of laughter, both physically and emotionally. Her calming presence quickly made us comfortable, and open to trying something new. We did laughter exercises, and enjoyed it very much. We received positive feedback from our patients and co-workers. Everyone laughed, everyone had a good time. We would definitely be interested in having Michele back.
                                                     —Sharran Lumkong, RN, Cardiac Rehab Team
                                                        Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, ​Hackettstown, NJ

"Thank you so much for your amazing presentation last week! Everyone enjoyed it and was talking about it afterwards. Someone even came to me this morning and told me how much they enjoyed it, how much fun it was, and how unique the presentation was. So I just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time to travel and out of your busy schedule to provide us with your great training!
                                                                 —Raquel Harper, MA, Juvenile Case Manager
                                                             Greater Raritan Career Center, Hunterdon County, NJ

 ​"Michele’s program on Laughter therapy was extremely energizing and uplifting. Her energy and excitement are contagious. She recently presented her program to more than 40 senior adults, and the participation and enthusiasm was amazing. Everyone enjoyed it and walked out smiling. Other people in the Senior Center wanted to know what was going on, what were they missing. I say that any group will love this fun, practical, and educational program.
​                                                                                 —Toby Ehrlich, LCSW, CALA
                                                 Director of Corporate Marketing ​Wilf Campus, ​Somerset, NJ

LAUGHTER PROGRAMS
​with Michele Granberg

Could your group benefit from Laughter?
A Laughter Workshop is a perfect team-building experience.
It's a fun and immediate way to strengthen bonds, relieve stress and boost energy in the workplace.
​Bring a customized laughter program to your group, organization or company.
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Ha-Ha-Ha Yourself to Health Program Sample Description
You've heard "Laughter is the best medicine," well, it's a proven fact—laughter is good for you! This program explores the many healthy benefits of hearty laughter - a fast-paced blend of education, creative imagination, improvisation,
​and camaraderie, filled with lively yet simple interactive laughter exercises that keep you laughing.

​Contact Michele at 609.750.7432 or click below:

Contact Michele

Michele's brought laughter to the following places & more!

• Woodbridge Public Library
• Glen Eagle Advisors, Freehold, NJ
• Columbia Middle School, Berkeley Heights, NJ
• Iselin Public Library
• Volunteer Guardianship Annual Dinner, Clinton, NJ
• Capital Health Systems Wellness Day, Princeton NJ
• Mount Saint Mary Academy, Watchung NJ
• Bishop Ahr High School, Edison NJ
• Future Health Care Professionals, Seton Hall University, So. Orange, NJ
• South Brunswick Community Education
• South Brunswick Senior Center, South Brunswick, NJ
• Sayreville Public Library, Sayreville, NJ
• Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center, Somerset, NJ
• Center for Relaxation & Healing, Plainsboro, NJ
• Robert Wood Johnson Wellness Center, Hamilton, NJ
• Bank of America / Merrill Lynch, Hopewell, NJ
• Brandywine Senior Living, Princeton, NJ
• Healthy Hearts Support Group, Hackettstown Regional Memorial Hospital, Hackettstown, NJ
• Jewish Family Services, Monroe Township, NJ
• Martin & Edith Stein Assisted Living, Somerset, NJ
• Monroe Senior Center, Monroe, NJ
• Waterside Villa Active Adult Community, Monroe, NJ
• Hickory Corner Library, East Windsor, NJ
• Brandeis National Committee, Jackson, NJ

What is the World Laughter Tour?

Founded by Dr. Steve Wilson, psychologist & self-proclaimed "Joyologist," the World Laughter Tour is an organization whose mission is to illuminate and improve the human condition by exploring the magic of laughter, humor, and mirth. WLT trains and certifies Laughter Leaders (like Michele) so they can bring the healing power of laughter therapy worldwide.

​Michele interviews Dr. Steve Wilson on her TV Show Positive Energy