Derek
Central San Fernando Valley: North Hollywood, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake, Burbank, Encino, Glendale
Derek began training clients in 2004, bringing his passion for health and fitness into his clients’ lives.
One of his clients was a geriatric care doctor who began to refer his senior clients to Derek which helped shape Derek’s expertise in that age group. He customizes workouts to seniors’ specific abilities including movement coordination, rhythmic movement, balance work and seated exercises to improve their overall health and confidence.
Derek has worked with cancer survivors, those with Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, arthritis and heart issues. Derek even had one client who he began working with at the age of 102, training him for almost three years before he passed away, just shy of his 105th birthday.
Derek is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He also earned his Corrective Exercise Specialization certification from NASM.
Treating each client’s needs with sensitivity and working around issues and limitations, Derek has been able to help clients improve their well-being and health, despite their ailments.
It All Begins With a Consultation with Lori
Kind Words from our Clients
Ethel
- Ethel
Scott
- Scott
Jill M. Brink
- Jill M. Brink, Ph.D, Geriatric Care Management, Aging Interventions
- Jill M. Brink, Ph.D, Geriatric Care Management, Aging Interventions
Debbi, Trainer
- Debbi, Trainer with Lori Michiel Fitness
Charles Savinar
- Charles Savinar
Sheri L.
- Sheri L.
- Sheri L.
Grace
Thank you so much for your patience, persistence and passion in serving clients like my mother. You and Kim are amazing.
Blessings, Grace
B
Thank you! Linda is proof that the right medication plus the right exercise can create miracles!
- B
Mary
Lori's principles of dynamic stretching revolutionized the way I approach stretching. I've seen a great increase in flexibility and have even built additional strength using her techniques.
- Mary
- Mary
Rebecca
- Rebecca
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Tristan
- Tristan
D.P.
- D.P.
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
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.
Mary
- Mary
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
JL
- JL
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
Deb
- Deb
Susan M.
- Susan M.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
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.
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
Ellie Trope
- Ellie Trope (from Facebook Reviews)
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
Nancy
- Nancy
Beth Trainer
- Beth (from Facebook Reviews)
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
Tammy
- Tammy
Julie Pearlman Snyder
- Julie Pearlman Snyder (from Facebook Reviews)
Barb Weitzberg
– Barb Weitzberg
Sherri
Thanks for all of your support and understanding. As I said on the phone, you are terrific!
Best wishes,
Sherri