I've spent the
past 13 years
working in fitness,
but today, my work
is about so much
more than exercise.

Meet Michelle

and a way of living that truly works for you.

My approach goes far beyond workout routines and meal plans. It's about helping you build a strong, healthy body you enjoy living in

Before becoming a Health Coach, I spent 20 years in fast-paced, high-pressure international environments, including senior roles at the United Nations. I know what it’s like to build a demanding career, carry heavy responsibility, and become very good at putting work ahead of yourself.

In 2022, I was deep in depression and burnout when I finally had a wake-up call: something had to change. Not on the surface, but at the very core of who I was. I needed to learn a new way to care for myself, one that started with compassion, not criticism.

That is where the foundation of The Strong & Fit Method was born: in the slow rebuilding of my own life, even when it felt impossible. In showing up for other women. In leading with care and honesty. And in recognising that consistently choosing yourself is not as easy as people think.

I coach from that place of understanding. Not from perfection, but from recovery. Not from theory alone, but from lived experience backed by science and empathy.

A Journey back to myself.

My story

Intuition

Because when you enjoy something, you’ll want to repeat it.

When your habits align with your life, you can sustain them.

Because your body already knows more than you realise, you just need to listen.

Pleasure

Alignment

My Philosophy

Built on three core principles.

Love & care for
all versions of you

I don’t believe you need to become someone new to feel better. I believe you need to uncover and honour who you truly are, so you can take better care of every part of yourself.

My method is intended for all of you: the workaholic, the mother, the lover, the boss, the grumpy one, the anxious one, the woman moving through perimenopause, the one who laughs with her whole heart (and may pee herself while at it!).

All versions of you deserve to be seen and cared for. That's how you get healthy: by listening closely.

Real.
Structured.
Sustainable.

THIS IS PROBABLY NOT FOR YOU IF...

You're looking for a quick fix or a crash diet.
You want someone to tell you exactly what to eat every day without understanding why.
You expect results without being willing to make changes.
You're chasing perfection instead of consistency.
You want a six-week transformation instead of lifelong habits.

About The Strong & Fit Method

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...

You want to improve your health without putting your life on hold.
You're ready to build habits that you can actually maintain.
You value a personalised approach rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.
You are willing to be honest with yourself and open to making gradual, meaningful changes.
You're looking for long-term health, not a temporary solution.

My coaching style

Experience
& Credentials

Health & Coaching Experience

2025 – Present. Founder & Health Coach · Strong & Fit, Switzerland
2013 – Present. Group Fitness Instructor · ActivFitness (Movemi), Switzerland
2022 – 2024. Group Fitness Instructor · Fédération Suisse de Gymnastique (FSG), Switzerland
2015. Personal Trainer
2014. Boot Camp Trainer · Best Body Bootcamp Europe, Switzerland

Leadership & International Experience

2024 – 2026. Communications Manager · WHO Foundation
2020 – 2022. Head of Global Partnerships · KUDO Inc.
2018 – 2020. Events & Partnerships Channel Manager · senseFly
2007 – 2017. Deputy Forum Manager · IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature
2005 - 2007. Assistant. UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Qualifications

2026. Les Mills Shapes Instructor Certification · Les Mills, Switzerland
2026. Restorative Yoga Certification · My Vinyasa Practice, USA
2025. Yin Yoga Certification · My Vinyasa Practice, USA
2024. Fitness Instructor Certification · Institute of Human Performance, USA
2021. Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology · The Open University, United Kingdom
2016. Personal Trainer Certification · Instituto World Gym, Costa Rica
2016. Strength Training Certification · Arena Trek, Costa Rica
2013. Fitness & Wellness Instructor· IFAS – International Fitness Aerobics School, Switzerland