Michelle Godfrey, Practice Manager & Licensed Financial Professional on Influential Women
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Michelle Godfrey

Practice Manager & Licensed Financial Professional, Godfrey Financial Solutions | WNY Whole Body Health

Jamestown, NY 14701

2Awards received

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree SUNY Canton- B.S. Degree Jamestown Community College- A.A.S Cert Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Advanced Practitioner Cert Licensed Financial Professional Cert B.S Healthcare Management Member WFG Member AOTA Member NBCOT

Her Story

About Michelle

Michelle Godfrey is a dedicated professional who combines her expertise in healthcare and financial education to support individuals and families in achieving holistic wellness and financial security. She currently serves as Practice Manager at Whole Body Health, a wellness clinic that emphasizes a food-first approach and uses Nutrition Response Testing to tailor personalized nutrition and supplement plans. In this role, Michelle oversees operations, supports the clinic owner, and helps educate the community through monthly seminars on topics that focus on health and wellness. Michelle’s career blends healthcare administration and direct patient care with financial services. She began as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, working closely with children, including those with special needs, which deepened her passion for empowering families. She later transitioned into financial services as a Licensed Financial Professional with World Financial Group, where she teaches clients the fundamentals of financial literacy, retirement planning, debt management, and protection planning. By integrating wellness and financial guidance, Michelle aims to provide a comprehensive approach that supports long-term well-being for her clients and the broader community. Michelle’s approach is defined by her commitment to education, communication, and sustainability. She values small, consistent lifestyle changes, empathetic leadership, and practical strategies that make lasting impact. Whether guiding clients through health or financial decisions, mentoring aspiring career-changers, or building community programs, Michelle’s work is rooted in helping others gain clarity, confidence, and control over their health and financial futures.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Michelle

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to a continuous learning both in health and finance and a focus on empowering others through practical, sustainable strategies that create lasting wellness and financial confidence. Equally important, I credit my family & friends, whose support and guidance have been instrumental in shaping my growth, values, and resilience.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice I'e ever received is to never confuse comfort with success. True growth comes from understanding your value, seeking environments that allow you to evolve, and recognizing when it's time to move forward rather then stay where growth has plateaued.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

I would advise young women entering my industry to embrace discomfort, keep learning, and push beyond their comfort zones, because growth and opportunity come from challenging yourself.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Entrepreneurship is both the biggest challenge and the greatest opportunity in my field today. Growing my own business within the financial industry has required resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning , but it has also created opportunities for freedom, impact, and long-term growth that traditional paths don't always offer.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Growth, integrity, and connection are the values that guide my work and personal life. I believe in open-minded leadership rooted in service, and in being fully present with family...valuing quality time and the small moments that matter most.

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