Stephanie B.
Northwest San Fernando Valley and East Ventura County: Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Reseda, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village
Stephanie has been a fitness professional for over 40 years, passionately following her calling alongside other careers and stages of her life.
After early, rigorous ballet training, she transitioned to teaching group exercise classes on a suggestion of a dance mentor. Initially, she worked with expectant mothers, realizing early on that special populations require a different, more tailored approach to sustainable fitness. As a testament to her ability to customize workouts to fit clients’ needs, many of her clients have remained with her, training well into their 80s. Stephanie is well known for providing seniors with caring, enthusiastic and fun workouts that serve to improve cardio-respiratory health, functional strength, balance and flexibility/agility.
Stephanie holds many credentials and certifications, among them National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Specialist, Polestar Pilates Instructor and she continues her education in senior fitness, corrective exercise and injury prevention. Stephanie is also an avid amateur Latin ballroom dancing competitor and enjoys bringing some dancing into her workouts!
It All Begins With a Consultation with Lori
Kind Words from our Clients
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
Ann (Maine)
-Ann (Maine)
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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
JL
- JL
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
Susan M.
- Susan M.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (from Facebook Reviews)
Deb
- Deb
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)