Kat
West San Fernando Valley: Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Northridge, North Hollywood, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, West Hills, Woodland Hills, Encino, Tarzana, Studio City
A personal trainer and nurse since 1999, Kat understood living with physical pain and loss of function at an early age. During her childhood she was diagnosed with scoliosis. This required major surgery with two stainless steel rods implanted along the spinal column to prevent further instability and deformity. She wore a plaster body cast for two years for protection and further correction of the spine. Even after the body cast was removed, team sports and athletics were highly discouraged; the only form of exercise permitted was swimming.
Kat became very frustrated hearing the words “no” and “you can’t”. She channeled that energy with purpose, pushing herself from invalid to achiever!
Kat went on to become a national level swimmer, competitive power lifter, bodybuilder and fitness competitor. She qualified and worked as a lifeguard and AAU swimming coach. Later she became an EMT, working the ambulance, then ER. The nurses encouraged her to go back to school to obtain her nursing degree.
In 2008, Kat observed several coworkers going out on medical leave. With the support and participation of the healthcare staff, Kat developed a fitness program targeting caregivers that were providing bedside nursing care. Over a six-month period, she achieved a significant decrease in job injuries, sick calls and medical leave as compared to previous reports.
In 2020, during the COVID pandemic, Kat cared for critically ill patients at Kaiser Medical Center. She credits her own mental/emotional survival and physical recovery to a lifetime of fitness.
Kat has worked with athletes to those challenged with various medical conditions. Her passion and commitment is to help others to prevent, promote and achieve their individualized health-related goals.
It All Begins With a Consultation with Lori
Kind Words from our Clients
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
Tristan
- Tristan
Sheila
- Sheila
Karen
Lori,
Thank you so much for your awesome presentation at Senior Congress! Your passion for what you do was clear and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! We so appreciate the time you took out of your busy schedule to join us and share your insight with our attendees.
With gratitude,
Karen
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
Deb
My struggle area right now, Lori!
You are such a blessing and like your sign in the video in the background, I do 'give thanks' for you and your dedication to all of us who are trying to do the best we can with our bodies...no matter where we are and at what stage of health we are in!
Love your heart to serve, my friend!
- Deb M.
Rebecca
- Rebecca
TomMac
I am glad that you had the chance to see how I have prospered under the tutelage of your trainer. She has been such a genuine part of my recovery and has become a wonderful friend.
To the both of you, I say take a bow for a job well done.
Love ❤️
TomMac
Deb
- Deb
Susan M.
- Susan M.
JL
- JL
D.P.
- D.P.
Jersey John
Lori,
You're amazing...you can pivot in a moment's flash... if you could bottle that productivity and sell it to seniors you could buy California, despite the fact that you already help many people and make their lives better!! Stay YOU!!!
Love, Jersey John
Julie
- Julie
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Judi G.
Lori and her team provide personal training for my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's and dementia, as part of her overall care. They customized a program addressing her needs, including balance and mobility. She really likes her two trainers and looks forward to her sessions. I highly recommend Lori Michiel Fitness!
- Judi G.
- Judi G.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Mary
- Mary
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
Pam
I am very thankful for finding you and for your willingness to work with me! You are a wonderful person and I appreciate you very much.
- Pam
- Pam
Ms. Dailey
Lori, I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have found you. What a gift your work is to the senior community.
- Ms. Dailey
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
B.
- B.
Rene Russo
Your fitness program has really helped my mom!! I saw her this week and she is stronger and her balance has really improved. She got up from her chair so much easier!!!
Best news, she's very happy that she started working out and she adores Sam and Rita.She actually looks forward to it.
It's great to have a job that makes a difference in people’s lives. What a blessing you have been to all of us. Thank you so so much for all you do.
Best wishes to you for a beautiful new year.
Love,
Rene Russo, Actor
Love,
Rene Russo, Actor
Nancy
- Nancy
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
Rod
Lori did a great job of matching my mom with an excellent personal trainer. It's been close to one year and the trainer has done incredible work with my mother and has shown such care and patience while helping my mom maintain and improve her mobility and strength...Seeing my mom become stronger and more confident as an elder has been wonderful. I am so grateful for the personalized attention and genuine heart of this fitness company. I highly recommend Lori Mitchell Fitness to anyone over sixty-five looking for personal trainers who are empathetic, professional, and truly dedicated to the well-being of their clients.
- Rod
Barb Weitzberg
– Barb Weitzberg
Tammy
- Tammy
Ellie Trope
- Ellie Trope (from Facebook Reviews)
D.M.
Much Appreciation and heartfelt prayers added from one Caregiver to another Caregiver.
-D.M.
Cameron Edward Benton
- Cameron Edward Benton
Sherri
Thanks for all of your support and understanding. As I said on the phone, you are terrific!
Best wishes,
Sherri
Beth Trainer
- Beth (from Facebook Reviews)
Tyler
- Tyler
Sam Strain – Trainer
Customer care is of the utmost concern to her. She is very knowledgeable about personal training and the workings of the functional human body from a bio-mechanical point of view. She is compassionate about all her clients as they all get her personal touch.
I would feel most comfortable recommending her to anyone that is in need of her services.
Respectfully,
Samuel Strain II NASM/CES