Michelle has a BS in Exercise Science and a Minor in Gerontology & Adapted Physical Education from Slippery Rock University (PA). She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach with the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
She moved to Charlotte in 2019 from Pittsburgh and has 2 children Natalya and Camden. On weekends you can find her cheering them on at either a baseball or softball field.
MIchelle's hobbies include working out, hiking, and pretty much any outdoor activity.
Just feel completely grateful for this class and the ability to attend so close to my home. Appreciate being in a group of like individuals and having an excellent, intuitive teacher who is skilled and knowledgeable about the limitations and needs of seasoned individuals, Blessed.
I love Thrive and my instructors, Colleen and Debbie! I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have found that the Thrive exercises have greatly improved my ability to walk and move. I feel stronger and healthier! I have been attending classes for a year now and cannot imagine my life without them. The classes are good at helping to strengthen and stretch your muscles and they always have suggestions for anyone who needs extra help with certain areas of their body. I love these ladies, they are very special!
Colleen and her team are awesome. They are exceptionally gifted and are great motivators. No matter how I feel or how nervous I am to try something they are always able to get me to the next level. You are challenged to be your best and move forward out of your comfort zone but still feel safe and secure. I look forward to my classes each week and know that it’s not only fun but functional, I feel better afterwards and it’s helped improve my retirement.
Love Stretch Class! Colleen is awesome, understanding each & everyone's needs. Very patient, always smiling makes everyone in the class smile & feel much better about themselves. Love her class. Maria R.