Kristel
Western San Fernando Valley and Eastern Ventura County: Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Hidden Hills
Kristel’s fitness career started with a deep passion for helping those coping with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities improve their quality of life a with a consistent and achievable fitness program. With a strong background in special populations, she has focused her expertise and attention on the aging population. Kristel concentrates on taking a client’s strengths and gradually building upon them to achieve their ultimate goals. Her programs encompass all the components of fitness and include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, balance and flexibility.
She has worked as a Fitness Manager for a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Thousand Oaks and has been teaching and training the older adult population for most of her career. She has worked with clients with Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and paralysis. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Pierce College, Mission College and College of the Canyons, and is teaching Older Adult Classes for the Encore Department at Pierce College.
Kristel has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Public Health from California State University, Northridge. She has fitness certifications from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
She worked in the Center of Achievement at Pierce College during her undergraduate program. She is trained in the FallProof Program and utilizes their evidence-based program to improve dynamic balance and gait.
She looks forward to helping older adults reach their goals and will be there with support every step of the way.
It All Begins With a Consultation with Lori
Kind Words from our Clients
Rebecca
After my mom’s strokes, we knew we needed to help her become active and improve her balance. She didn’t have a good habit of any exercise and none of the local senior classes were appropriate for her.
I’m so glad we called Lori Michiel Fitness. Lori came to the house, met with my mom, listened to her needs, took a careful medical history and matched her with a trainer. He is a wonderful trainer who comes to the house three times a week to help support mom’s recovery. The trainer really understands senior fitness. He gives the whole family peace of mind that we are doing what we can to prevent another fall and keep mom active. Lori checks in with us regularly to make sure the therapy continues to be appropriate for mom. We’re very grateful to her.
- Rebecca, San Marino
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
Bryan
- Bryan
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
Rico
My mom is doing very well. She’s getting back into her ceramics studio and making more stuff and seeing her friends.
- Rico
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
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