“When I first heard of Holistic coaching I had no idea what I was getting into, but after reading a little and having a couple of sessions I realized it was about whatever I needed to address in my life, from food and exercise to consciously scheduling time to breathe after I get home form work. All to improve my life in a positive and measurable way. I think it should really be called “wholistic coaching” because it addresses the whole person in such an in-depth manner. Michelle is an excellent coach, she uses her incredible listening and reasoning skills to really get at the heart of your goals. Though the sessions are completely directed by what I feel I need to work on, Michelle does an excellent job at getting me to honor my words and commitments by giving me the push I need. All of the goals we make are attainable and measurable which set me up for instant success. In three months I had made such progress that I felt a huge cloud lift from my psyche and began to appreciate myself for who I was, I stopped punishing myself for my mistakes, and felt I could really see a difference in my life. Thank you for everything!!”

“Michelle helped me make sustainable life changes over the course of 7 months of coaching. I am a typical working mother who has good intentions but has a hard time finding the time to fit everything in. Michelle helped me identify the things I wanted to change and gave me the tools and encouragement to make real positive changes. She has a wealth of knowledge that she readily shares. I learned so much about food and nutrition and how to make healthy family-friendly meals. We also worked on finding quality time for family, working in time for exercise, and balancing shifting priorities. Michelle has a warm and encouraging manner and her support helped me make many beneficial and enduring changes in my life as well as my family’s life.”

“My experience was a great blend of consulting and coaching - Michelle was able to use coaching as a way to figure out where I was in terms of habits, willingness to change, and of where I wanted to go in terms of health habits. She used a consulting role when I asked specific questions on eating, planning meals, times of day to eat, and in determining how I might adjust my diet in order to alleviate a digestion issue. She also was able to lead me to understanding how I might be under more stress than I was willing to admit, which may have an adverse affect on my sleeping patterns.”

“Michelle helped me realize that what I thought I wanted and what I thought were my goals in my head might be different from what I actually wanted in my heart. Michelle listened to me carefully, picked up on themes in my musings and reflected them back to me in ways that allowed me to see them from a different vantage point. She was patient and didn’t let me jump to conclusions, which is a common pattern for me. She let me set the agenda and the pace and helped me work on what I wanted to work on at each session. I am thankful that Michelle has chosen to use her natural gifts as a coach to help people like me through tough spots!”

“Michelle uses her bright mind and compassionate heart to help you find your path to holistic wellness. She helps you get in touch with your values, and create a life based on what you want, instead of what society tells you your life should look like. Michelle helped me get laser focused on what I wanted to bring forth into the world, and provided structure and accountability to help me go after what I truly want. She will be your biggest champion for change- on your terms, in your way, based on your values.”

“Michelle listens deeply to her clients in a way that helps them become aware of what is possible. Her evocative questions address core issues that assist her clients in moving quickly and authentically to higher levels of well-being.”

“The Fit Life Program was extremely valuable because of the holistic approach. Targeting exercise, mental health and nutritional approach all at once is a powerful way to take care of ourselves. Michelle is a breath of fresh air. She brought evidence-based information and offered realistic ways to make small changes that ended up making big differences. I found her approach with the group to be collaborative which was both inspirational and fun.”

“My experience with Fit Life was awesome, Michelle is informative regarding nutrition and the effects which certain types of foods have on the body and mind. She listens to your concerns and guides you to make better food choices. She is empathetic and does not make you feel judged by your choices. She includes an exercise component with Fit House that helps you stay committed to making better choices for your overall health. I had previously tried many “quick fixes,” and this program has continued to make me think before I eat unhealthily, it has helped to keep me balanced, especially when making food choices. ”

“I had the opportunity to participate in the first Fit Life session at Fit House, and I am very glad I did! Michelle is so knowledgeable and she has this fantastic ability to meet you where you are so you do not feel overwhelmed. I still practice a lot of the new habits I learned in the program. I lost some weight during the program, and the great thing about it is that I did not put it back on even during my summer vacations. I think one of my greatest accomplishments of the program is that my energy level really increased, and that is a wonderful feeling. I still have a lot to accomplish, but I am confident I am on the right track thanks to Michelle’s knowledge and Fit House’s support. ”

“I signed up for Fit Life hoping to make some permanent changes in my overall health, and to feel better. And YES, that included losing a little weight – but importantly, to incorporate strategies that would help me maintain any weight loss beyond the end of the program. The information, exercise opportunities, and supportive community all helped me move my journey to better health forward, but what makes this program unique is that Michelle directly takes on the fact that the “real world” constantly poses challenges, and then provides us with tools for facing those challenges. ”