Julie
East San Gabriel Valley: Upland, Claremont, Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, La Verne, San Dimas, Glendora
Julie has been a Group Exercise Instructor since 2010 and became a Certified Personal Trainer in 2012. She is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Senior Fitness Specialist and is CPR/AED trained.
She incorporates overall strength, balance, flexibility, safety, efficiency, variety and fun in her exercise programs with clients. Her strongest qualities are listening and helping her clients achieve their goals.
Julie has worked with large and small groups and pivoted into outdoor bootcamps during the pandemic. This evolved into transitioning to home and virtual fitness. She uses a wide variety of tools during her sessions: medicine balls, bands, weights, ropes, Bosu, TRX and steps. She changes the format to constantly challenge her clients and keep it interesting. Julie has worked with a wide variety of clients, from nine to 94-years-old. She is a Lead Trainer in a Cancer Recovery program and has worked with clients healing from spinal cord injuries.
Julie was a high school and collegiate athlete, playing softball for many years. After having children and not prioritizing her health, she embarked on her own fitness journey which led to a 100 pound weight loss and strength training regimen. It was during that time that she discovered her passion for Group Fitness and helping others through Personal Training. She remains committed to teaching classes and maintaining an active lifestyle: snow skiing, pickleball, boxing, Pilates, travel and times with friends and family.
Julie believes health and fitness are achievable for everyone. We all start at different stages in our unique health journeys with room for education and progress in any and every stage of life. One of her favorite things is to receive pictures of clients doing the things they want to do as they age and that they train for. It may be climbing a temple, waterskiing, getting on the floor with a grandchild or hiking. Seeing and feeling results is wonderful and being able to remain active is the goal!
Julie loves working with people and is grateful to be able to work in a field she is passionate about.
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
Charles Savinar
- Charles Savinar
Julie Pearlman Snyder
- Julie Pearlman Snyder (from Facebook Reviews)
Julia Nelson
- Julia Nelson, CA Licensed Professional Fiduciary
D.P.
- D.P.
Beth Trainer
- Beth (from Facebook Reviews)
Ethel
- Ethel
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
Ellie Trope
- Ellie Trope (from Facebook Reviews)
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
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
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
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
Nancy
- Nancy
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
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
Mary
- Mary
Miriam Brauner
Now I can walk better. Also before I was going up the stairs one step at the time. Now I can go up and down by holding from both rails without a problem. I can go up 120 steps and more.
I continue doing all the exercises and they have given me more strength in all my body.
There aren't any words to say how much Lori and her trainer, therapist changed my life forever. Until today, I do the exercises they taught me.
I will thank them forever.
They changed my life. They can change your life too.
- Miriam Brauner
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Deb
- Deb
Tammy
- Tammy
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
Jackie
– Jackie
– Jackie
Tristan
- Tristan
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
Mary-Austin
We are grateful for your help in getting her to this place and sustaining it.
- Mary-Austin
Scott
- Scott
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
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.
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.
Kimberly
- Kimberly, Personal Assistant
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela