Hi!
I'm Michelle.
I am a Health Coach with a background in psychology, fitness, and holistic wellbeing. I hold a psychology certification and am a certified fitness trainer and yin and restorative yoga teacher. I am currently completing a certification in breathwork.
This work sits alongside my professional experience with the United Nations, as well as my academic background in Business Management and Project Management.
I began working in fitness in 2013, and very quickly realised that workouts alone are not enough. People do not struggle because they lack information; they struggle because they lack alignment.
Over time, my work evolved beyond training. I became increasingly interested in the psychological and behavioural aspects of health: how habits form, why patterns recur, and what truly enables people to take care of themselves sustainably.
My approach is also shaped by personal experience.
In 2020, while working as Head of Global Partnerships at a fast-growing global tech company during the COVID-19 pandemic, I experienced my first burnout. At the same time, I was dealing with depression, something that progressively intensified over the following years.
There came a point where I realised that something had to change. Not superficially, but fundamentally. I needed to learn how to take care of myself in a different way.
I coach from that place of understanding. Not from perfection, but from recovery. Not from theory alone, but from lived experience backed by science.
This is where the foundation of my method was formed. Through rebuilding my life even when it was not easy, through motivating other women by leading by example, through being caring and understanding that consistently choosing yourself is not as easy as people think.
Today, my work is built around three core ideas: pleasure, alignment, and intuition.
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Pleasure, because what you enjoy is what you will repeat.
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Alignment, because your habits need to fit your life.
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Intuition, because your body already knows more than you think.
A central part of my work is helping women reconnect with that intuition; learning how to trust themselves, their body, and their choices.

My Coaching Style
My coaching is personalised, practical and collaborative. Together, we'll build habits that fit your lifestyle, your values and your goals, so that healthy choices become sustainable rather than something you have to force.
I believe that lasting change comes from understanding yourself, not from relying on motivation or willpower. My role is to provide structure, guidance and accountability while helping you build the confidence to make decisions that support your health for life.
This is for you if...
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You want to improve your health without putting your life on hold.
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You're ready to build habits that you can actually maintain.
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You value a personalised approach rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.
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You are willing to be honest with yourself and open to making gradual, meaningful changes.
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You're looking for long-term health, not a temporary solution.
This is probably not for you if...
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You're looking for a quick fix or a crash diet.
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You want someone to tell you exactly what to eat every day without understanding why.
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You expect results without being willing to make changes.
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You're searching for perfection rather than consistency.
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You want a six-week transformation instead of lifelong habits.
Experience & Credentials
My approach combines evidence-informed coaching with over a decade of practical experience helping people move, build confidence, and create healthier habits.

Health & Coaching Experience
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2025 – Present. Founder & Health Coach · Strong & Fit, Switzerland
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2013 – Present. Group Fitness Instructor · ActivFitness (Movemi), Switzerland
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2022 – 2024. Group Fitness Instructor · Fédération Suisse de Gymnastique (FSG), Switzerland
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2015. Personal Trainer
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2014. Boot Camp Trainer · Best Body Bootcamp Europe, Switzerland
Leadership & International Experience
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2024 – 2026. Communications Manager · WHO Foundation
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2020 – 2022. Head of Global Partnerships · KUDO Inc.
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2018 – 2020. Events & Partnerships Channel Manager · senseFly
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2007 – 2017. Deputy Forum Manager · IUCN
Qualifications
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2026. Les Mills Shapes Instructor Certification · Les Mills, Switzerland
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2026. Restorative Yoga Certification · My Vinyasa Practice, USA
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2025. Yin Yoga Certification · My Vinyasa Practice, USA
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2024. Fitness Instructor Certification · Institute of Human Performance, USA
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2021. Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology · The Open University, United Kingdom
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2016. Personal Trainer Certification · Instituto World Gym, Costa Rica
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2016. Strength Training Certification · Arena Trek, Costa Rica
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2013. Fitness & Wellness Instructor· IFAS – International Fitness Aerobics School, Switzerland
Ready to Choose Yourself Again?