| Michele’s career in the fitness industry spans over 30 years and includes a wide variety of experience, including her current roles as a Personal Trainer, group exercise Instructor, and General Manager of Castle Hill Fitness 360. She is experienced in training all types of clients, including those in cancer treatment or recovery.
After getting both hips replaced at age 48, Michele has also become a resource for individuals wanting to prevent, prepare and or/recover from joint replacement and stay active. She won the National Arthritis Foundation’s 2011 Honoree award in recognition of her experience with osteoarthritis.
In addition to her work at Castle Hill Fitness, Michele is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Austin Community College, Master Trainer for Total Gym, sits on the Advisory Board for the IHRSA Institute, and is an experienced fitness industry conference presenter.
Certifications & Education:
M.Ed. in Human Performance from the University of Missouri.
BS in Biology from the University of Michigan
American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
American Council on Exercise – Gold Certified Group Ex Instructor & American College of Sports Medicine – Health Fitness Instructor (1984)
The Cancer Exercise Training Institute – Cancer Exercise Specialist – Advanced Qualification as a Breast Cancer Recovery Specialist
EFI Sports Medicine – Gravity Personal/Group Training Master Trainer
TRX Suspension Trainer – TRX Group Suspension Trainer
Kinesis Technogym - Kinesis Personal/Group Certified
Matrix KrankCycle – Johnny G Kranking Instructor
Joined the CHF team in: 2017 View Michele's Classes this Week
Online booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start.
| 9:30AM - 10:30AM | Barre Above | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 25 of 25 openRoom: This unique class mixes the best of aerobics, Pilates, & strength training to sculpt your body and improve posture. Expect to use plenty of props like balls, bands, magic circles, and the barre in this barefoot class. | | 9:30AM - 10:30AM | LIVE STREAM! Barre Above | CHF 360 | | | DETAILS | 74 of 100 openRoom: LIVE STREAM! Barre Above using zoom.us. We recommend having a mat and ball or Yoga block available, but not required. For the best experience make sure you have:
-strong internet connection with computer video
-mute yourself when joining the class
-set to speaker view, not gallery view
-mat, towel, and water bottle nearby
Sign-up ends 60-minutes prior to class start time. An email with the class meeting link will be sent 15-minutes before class start time. | | 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Kinesis/Gravity Fusion *separate program pass | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 8 of 8 openRoom: You need to purchase an additional Small Group training pass or package for this class. Michele utilizes Technogym’s Kinesis Wall and Total Gym’s Gravity Training System to increase full body strength and balance, resulting in maximum caloric expenditure! Kinesis/Gravity. Interested in personal training, but need a more affordable option? Try our ongoing small groups! 60-minute Ongoing Small Group Rates
- Drop-in Single (member/non-member): $41, $46
- Package of 4 60-minute sessions (member/non-member): $120, $160 | | 5:00PM - 6:15PM | Yoga Strength & Flow | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 18 of 18 openRoom: A dynamic, fitness oriented yoga class that integrates strength and flexibility to improve balance, assist in recovery and sharpen mental acuity. | | 9:30AM - 10:30AM | Group Power | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 25 of 25 openRoom: This highly effective, results-driven strength training workout utilizes adjustable barbells, weight plates, & bodyweight exercises, set to bumping music. | | 10:40AM - 11:10AM | NEW! Group Power Orientation | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 24 of 24 openRoom: For those who have never tried Group Power or those who have been attending class for a while and feel the need for some extra technique work, we are going to break it down for you in this “companion class” to our ever popular Group Power class. | | 5:00PM - 6:15PM | Yoga Strength & Flow | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 18 of 18 openRoom: A dynamic, fitness oriented yoga class that integrates strength and flexibility to improve balance, assist in recovery and sharpen mental acuity. | | 9:30AM - 10:00AM | New! Athletic Stretch | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 24 of 24 openRoom: Simple, athletic based stretch class for increased flexibility and decreased pain! Listen to upbeat music and give your body the stretch it needs without the “mind body” feel. All levels | | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | LIVE STREAM! Power Flow Yoga | CHF 360 | Book | | DETAILS | 94 of 100 openRoom: LIVE STREAM! Power Flow Yoga using zoom.us. We recommend having a mat and Yoga block available, but not required. For the best experience make sure you have: -strong internet connection with computer video
-mute yourself when joining the class
-set to speaker view, not gallery view
-mat, towel, and water bottle nearby Sign-up ends 60-minutes prior to class start time. An email with the class meeting link will be sent 15-minutes before class start time. | | 9:30AM - 10:30AM | Real Ride | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 12 of 12 openRoom: This fun-filled cardio class rides to the best of the music but won't sacrifice proper bike technique or form. Get ready for jumps, hills, and sprints! | | 10:45AM - 11:15AM | Defy Gravity *separate program pass | CHF 360 | CANCELLED | | DETAILS | 8 of 8 openRoom: You need to purchase an additional Small Group training pass or package for this class.
It's your bodyweight vs. gravity in this strong, sweaty, but simple workout using the Total Gym GTS machine. The Total Gym is a low impact, cable resistance machine that uses a portion of your body weight and a glideboard to produce a variety of exercises. Easy on joints and great for those working around injuries, this small group training session is perfect for anyone!
30-minute Ongoing Small Group Rates
- Drop-in Single (member/non-member): $28, $33
- Package of 4 30-minute sessions (member/non-member): $80, $120 |
BOOK A TRAINING SESSIONIf you are interested in booking a session, please contact Michele directly |
512.478.4567
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