Graciela
Los Angeles and West Los Angeles: Beverly Hills, Century City, West Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Mid-Wilshire, West Los Angeles, Los Feliz, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Venice, Brentwood, Santa Monica
Born in Argentina, Graciela started her fitness career in 2004 helping people of all ages re-establish their mobility and functionality with exercise after injuries, addictions, surgeries or simply sedentary life. She helps seniors with disabilities, arthritis, diabetes, weight, heart health and depression achieve their optimum fitness capacity in a safe and progressive manner as part of her “Be Well” program for Los Angeles County.
As a cancer survivor, Graciela understands the functional limitations and side effects of surgery and cancer treatments, especially the lack of flexibility on surgery sites. For example, in breast surgery, lymphedema causes swelling in lymph nodes where removed and/or radiated. Fatigue and self-image issues are addressed so the client not only survives, but thrives. She is particularly savvy in creating diets for those with cancer.
Graciela is also trained in aquatics (she loves the water), Pilates, yoga and dance which has helped many of her clients with lymphedema and numerous musculoskeletal injuries.
Graciela’s credentials include: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness/Lifestyle Consultant-Magnified Healing, Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES), Group Fitness AFAA-Pilates/Yoga/Aqua Fitness/Dance and DNA Fitness.
Offering energy work such as Qi Gong, Tai Chi and meditation, her goal is to match her client’s preferences so the whole person experiences positive transformation along with improving their self- esteem. Graciela feels “It is not about the age or the condition, but what you make of it so you can enjoy every day”.
It All Begins With a Consultation with Lori
Kind Words from our Clients
Ethel
- Ethel
Rico
My mom is doing very well. She’s getting back into her ceramics studio and making more stuff and seeing her friends.
- Rico
Dr. Kaloostian
- Dr. Kaloostian
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
Scott
- Scott
Bryan
- Bryan
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
Charles Savinar
- Charles Savinar
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
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
B
Thank you! Linda is proof that the right medication plus the right exercise can create miracles!
- B
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
Rolanda
– Rolanda
– Rolanda
Tristan
- Tristan
Rebecca
- Rebecca
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
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.
D.P.
- D.P.
Pamela
Warm hugs,
Pamela
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
JL
- JL
Mary
- Mary
Deb
- Deb
Susan M.
- Susan M.
Fabiola
Blessings, Fabiola, Personal Trainer
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
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
Rhonda Davidson-Schachter
- Rhonda Davidson-Schachter (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