Kim
West San Fernando Valley: Calabasas, Chatsworth, Encino, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, West Hills and Woodland Hills
Kim, a native of Southern California, has been a dedicated and passionate member of the fitness industry for over 40 years. Her journey in this field was inspired through her lifelong competitive swimming career.
Kim attended UCLA, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (the study of movement) and was a four-year All American Swimmer / American Record Holder. In addition to her academics and sports endeavors, Kim worked in the UCLA Women’s Athletic Training Room with injured athletes, applying treatment modalities and therapeutic rehabilitation exercises. Concurrently, Kim was hired at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica (a cardiac rehabilitation center), where she worked as an EKG Technician and Exercise Physiologist. Her eight years at the Longevity Center, a gratifying and fulfilling job, influenced both her work ethic and love of being of service.
During her time spent at the Longevity Center and subsequent years, Kim has worked with all fitness levels and ages, but has more recently found herself drawn to the senior population. Her experience with senior fitness ranges from leading group classes with a cardiovascular and strength emphasis, to chair stretch classes, to sessions with private clients whose issues range from a simple muscular/joint disorder to diabetes, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease or atrial fibrillation.
Kim considers herself incredibly fortunate to have spent her adult life working in the career of her dreams: fitness management and instruction with group and private clients. As a Personal Trainer, originally certified through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), and later certified as a Pilates instructor. Kim finds nothing more rewarding than working with clients whose appreciation is heartfelt, and where time spent will enhance and elevate the quality of these clients’ lives. Her personal vision: to make her clients fitness experience the best part of their day, every day.
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
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