ABOUT MICHEL
Michel Labaki is an international bassist, composer, psychologist, and music therapist, endorsed by Fodera Guitars, Aguilar Amplification, Gruv Gear, and Lathon Bass Wear. His journey bridges art and science, blending a passion for music with a dedication to mental health and healing.
Michel Labaki holds a BA in Business Management (American University of Technology) and a BA in Psychology (Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik – USEK).
He earned a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling (Grand Canyon University, USA) and is a CAADC, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Pennsylvania, USA). Alongside his formal degrees, he’s a certified international teacher in Music Therapy training – The Euterpe Method (Humanitas University, Rome), is certified in the American GIM (Bonnie Method), and has undertaken over 100 hours of continuing education in trauma-informed care, CBT, motivational interviewing, suicide prevention, and addiction treatment. He is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, USA.
In 2015, Michel developed Freelapse, a method for substance abuse recovery that was applied at Oum El Nour Rehabilitation Centre for five years. His later research in India exploring the links between yoga, psychology, and music therapy led to the creation of Musiyoga, a unique practice uniting music, psychology, and yoga for personal growth and transformation.
Today, in 2025, Michel brings all his knowledge and experience together under one space: Freelapse.