Kerri
Downtown Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles & West San Gabriel Valley: Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mt. Washington, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Altadena, Alhambra, San Gabriel, El Sereno
Growing up as an AAU competitive swimmer and participating as a United States Masters swimmer (and sometimes coach), as an adult, Kerri has always been an athletic person. In addition, she is fascinated with how the body functions and to what level of ability one can rise to, especially as we age.
Kerri also adored her grandmother, who could have lived a happier and more independent life, had she been able to receive appropriate therapeutic exercise as she aged. The combination of these three things inspired Kerri to become the person she is today.
Kerri’s “aha” moment came when she was able to empower one of her swimmers to accomplish something he didn’t think he could. It was then that Kerri decided to return to college to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with a major in Kinesiotherapy and a minor in Psychology. To become a Registered Kinesiotherapist, she attended graduate school, performed a six-month internship at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in Long Beach, and passed the American Kinesiotherapy Association national board exam.
In 2001, Kerri became the Director of The Beach Wellness Center, which eventually became The Center for Active Aging (CAA) at California State University, Long Beach. The CAA was a community-based institution for adults over the age of 50 that also housed the Kinesiotherapy Clinic, a therapeutic exercise clinic available for adults over age 18 with compromised abilities. Kerri also developed, designed and taught fitness classes such as Fit and Fun, Stretch, Balance (Levels 1 – 3), Spin Your Way and Chair Challenge to be inclusive of all members, no matter their fitness level.
While there, Kerri worked diligently with her staff to create a safe, loving, fun and result-producing therapeutic and fitness setting full of hope. Though clients included persons with diagnoses such as post cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Parkinson’s disease, Spinal Cord Injury, COPD, arthritis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, hypertension, obesity, Diabetes and Autism to name a few, the Center was commonly called “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
Kerri discovered long ago that the most effective and joyful way to obtain results is to honor the person with whom she is working. Kerri also strives to always keep looking, sometimes way outside the box, for creative and fun ways to accomplish a client’s goal(s). Her clients have ranged from age 18 to 106.
Kerri is currently a Registered Kinesiotherapist (RKT) with the American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) and a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association as an Exercise Therapist. She gives seminars and lectures on the myths of aging and exercise as well as how to age independently and be proactive regarding activity levels. Kerri remains a committed participant in Masters Swimming and has been continuously ranked in the top five nationally and the top 10 on the international level. Kerri and her husband make their home in Los Angeles.
It All Begins With a Consultation with Lori
Kind Words from our Clients
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
Ann
Gratefully,
Ann
Cameron Edward Benton
- Cameron Edward Benton
Sherri
As a Personal Trainer, I appreciate that you trust my skills and give me the freedom to create the best personalized training programs for our clients. Since you too are an excellent Personal Trainer, and stay up-to-date with current trends and fitness education, we're able to collaborate to determine the best approach for our clients. It's a great working team! Thank you for the opportunity to work with you.
- Sherri
Eileen ED PRO
I just wanted to send the biggest thank you for joining us at The Variel. You put on such an excellent class and I know our contact at The Variel was really impressed.
I can't say enough good things about your class. You were knowledgeable, engaging, and FUN! I've worked with a number of fitness instructors over the years -- some are good and some are standout, and you quickly revealed yourself to be standout.
I look forward to working with you again in the future, and thanks for donating your time to our special community this past Saturday.
Thanks,
Eileen, Executive Director Parkinson's Resource Organization
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
Steven A. Vasilev
- Steven A. Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM ABOIM
JL
- JL
Elena
- Elena, Teacher
Deb
- Deb