Michelle began boxing 6 years ago after major knee surgery put a halt to her beloved cycling. Consistent hours on the bike and significant self-education in nutrition meant that Michelle lost 30kg in the space of 9 months, and from that time on she has been passionate about sharing her knowledge and helping others achieve a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Life has thrown Michelle a few curve balls, including surviving a bike accident that left her with serious injuries and years of health challenges. Michelle was continually determined. Focusing on ability instead of disability, always looking for the things that she could do, and keeping her passion alive throughout it all.

In 2016 Michelle left her accounting job of 20 years to pursue her passion for fitness, simultaneously studying Certificate IV in Fitness, a Life Guarding Certification and an Advanced Diploma in Life Coaching.

“From the first moment I first walked into a boxing gym, I was addicted! Here was a way I could stay fit and look after my mental health by managing stress and anxiety, and building healthy human connections. I didn’t know it at the time but boxing would make me the fittest, strongest and healthiest version of me I had ever been! When I teach boxing, I get so passionate and immersed! Nothing beats seeing a tweak or suggestion pay off. That’s all the reward I need! I love connecting with people, I love teaching, I love sharing what I’ve learned through my own weight loss and health & fitness journey. and now I get to do all of these things professionally! I feel incredibly lucky and honoured to be training boxing and helping gym members smash their goals at Victory Star Fitness!”