Michelle is originally from the Chicagoland area but came to North Carolina in 2012 to earn her B.S. in Biochemistry from Elon University. After working as an EMT for a year, she transitioned into teaching before landing her current full-time position at Discovery Place Science Museum in Charlotte. She has been an NASM Certified Personal Trainer since 2021 and added the Corrective Exercise Specialization two years later. Her passion for fitness comes from an unexpected place; after experiencing the life-changing impact of losing 100 pounds herself, she wants to inspire others to better their own health. She combines current exercise science research with empathy and understanding to help her dedicated clients achieve long-term results!