After qualifying as an aerobics instructor in her early 30s Michelle became a mature university student and gained a BSc (Hons) degree in Fitness and Health.

Exercise psychology and the benefits of exercise on mental health were her main passion during studies and after leaving university she took a role with Oxleas NHS in the secure mental health unit.
Her role as a physical activities co-ordinator was to run the gym and plan physical activities for the hospitals in-patients with paranoid schizophrenia and personality disorders.

After leaving the NHS she became a self employed PT and sports massage therapist working with older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She also has a particular interest in pain science and specialises in helping clients with chronic pain conditions including scoliosis, anoklyosis spondylitis, fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Michelle holds qualifications in PT, exercise referral, older adults, chair based exercises, level 4 mental health and sports massage.