This Los Angeles raised beauty found her calling in fitness
& entertainment. As a child, she spent her time with neighborhood
kids creating full productions. Having two parents who were
attractive and pursued both modeling and acting careers, she
was a natural. At the age of seven, Michelle became a principle
in several national commercials, such as, Burger King and
Sears. She also was featured with her mother in a Pepsi advertisement.
From the ages of seven until thirteen years old, Michelle
was a ballet and belly dancer and trained with Madame Etienne
who was a celebrity dance teacher in Hollywood. As her protégé,
Michelle performed on toe shoes at the Hollywood Bowl
and Trouper's Club. At age nine, she performed in
a play called "The Days of Wine and Roses".
In 1989, she moved to Bethesda, Maryland. This is where she
decided to let the Los Angeles limelight go so she could live
closer to family. Thanks to her nana's dreams for her and
tremendous influence in Michelle's life, she moved to Maryland
and began competing in beauty, starting with Miss Maryland
USA. After winning several beauty pageants, she moved
into a form of bodybuilding called figure. It was her childhood
experience as a dancer that led her to want to compete in
fitness. Michelle then became an athlete at the age of 34.
Michelle's
experience competing lead to her features as a model, competitor
and writer in numerous leading fitness magazines online and
in print. She has been a regular fitness contributor for Best
Body and Vergo Magazines. In 2002-2005, she
competed several times a year in both figure and fitness.
She overcame hurdles with her body despite a lack of experience
dieting and weight training, along with her age. The first
show she did for Fitness America was located in Bowie,
Maryland. In eight weeks, she became a national competitor
and competed in Fitness America Nationals in Redondo
Beach, California. In time, she switched to a more challenging
division called the National Physique Committee (NPC),
where she again quickly went national at Bodyrock
and the Monica Brant Fitness Classic, not just in
figure, but also in fitness. It was her Matrix routine designed
by Kim and Teri Roberts that had her in 2nd Place. After closing
her business Massage Express, LLC, she became
a yoga and kickboxing teacher. These moves were incorporated
into her first routine. She then was inspired to become an
ISSA Performance Nutrition Specialist and Fitness
Trainer. Her innovative Accelerator
Program is based on what she learned as a competitor.
Her Yoga, Pilates, Massage and Energy Work certifications
were key in creating the platform for her Synergystics
Program.
Michelle utilized her role as competitor and leader in the
health, beauty and fitness arena to serve others and has been
highly active within the community. In 1996, she served on
several Boards; Ronald McDonald House, Grace
Art and the Reflections Arts Program. In 2000,
she held a black tie fundraiser in her home for Toys for
Tots. As Miss Georgetown, she was invited to
political gatherings and various high level charitable events
to make appearances as a speaker and entertainer. She was
asked to be a guest speaker at Georgetown University Hospital
for the Diabetes Association Gala in 2001. Other
titles she has held include; Mrs. Virginia, a Miss
Maryland finalist, 1st Runner Up for Mrs. United
Nations and Miss American Woman. In 2003-2006,
as a model for Sachi Management, she was asked to
be one of the top few selected to star in the ring for one
of the most prestigious charitable events in Washington, DC
called "Fight Night". This charity airs
on ESPN and raises millions of dollars each year for the non-profit
organization called Fight For Children and features
the legends of boxing. As a result, she was recognized in
Washingtonian Magazine, the Herndon Connection
and the Washington Post. Michelle also takes
a personal role in charities and organizations related to
Domestic Violence. She has been a key note speaker for large
conferences related to national policies and procedures. She
speaks as a victim and activist. She was selected as a survivor,
model and fitness professional for the month of June in Angela
Brown's Awakening Women 2009 Calendar.
This Los Angeles raised beauty found her calling in fitness
& entertainment. As a child, she spent her time with neighborhood
kids creating full productions. Having two parents who were
attractive and pursued both modeling and acting careers, she
was a natural. At the age of seven, Michelle became a principle
in several national commercials, such as, Burger King and
Sears. She also was featured with her mother in a Pepsi advertisement.
From the ages of seven until thirteen years old, Michelle
was a ballet and belly dancer and trained with Madame Etienne
who was a celebrity dance teacher in Hollywood. As her protégé,
Michelle performed on toe shoes at the Hollywood Bowl
and Trouper's Club. At age nine, she performed in
a play called "The Days of Wine and Roses".
In 1989, she moved to Bethesda, Maryland. This is where she
decided to let the Los Angeles limelight go so she could live
closer to family. Thanks to her nana's dreams for her and
tremendous influence in Michelle's life, she moved to Maryland
and began competing in beauty, starting with Miss Maryland
USA. After winning several beauty pageants, she moved
into a form of bodybuilding called figure. It was her childhood
experience as a dancer that led her to want to compete in
fitness. Michelle then became an athlete at the age of 34.
Michelle's
experience competing lead to her features as a model, competitor
and writer in numerous leading fitness magazines online and
in print. She has been a regular fitness contributor for Best
Body and Vergo Magazines. In 2002-2005, she
competed several times a year in both figure and fitness.
She overcame hurdles with her body despite a lack of experience
dieting and weight training, along with her age. The first
show she did for Fitness America was located in Bowie,
Maryland. In eight weeks, she became a national competitor
and competed in Fitness America Nationals in Redondo
Beach, California. In time, she switched to a more challenging
division called the National Physique Committee (NPC),
where she again quickly went national at Bodyrock
and the Monica Brant Fitness Classic, not just in
figure, but also in fitness. It was her Matrix routine designed
by Kim and Teri Roberts that had her in 2nd Place. After closing
her business Massage Express, LLC, she became
a yoga and kickboxing teacher. These moves were incorporated
into her first routine. She then was inspired to become an
ISSA Performance Nutrition Specialist and Fitness
Trainer. Her innovative 
Michelle utilized her role as competitor and leader in the
health, beauty and fitness arena to serve others and has been
highly active within the community. In 1996, she served on
several Boards; Ronald McDonald House, Grace
Art and the Reflections Arts Program. In 2000,
she held a black tie fundraiser in her home for Toys for
Tots. As Miss Georgetown, she was invited to
political gatherings and various high level charitable events
to make appearances as a speaker and entertainer. She was
asked to be a guest speaker at Georgetown University Hospital
for the Diabetes Association Gala in 2001. Other
titles she has held include; Mrs. Virginia, a Miss
Maryland finalist, 1st Runner Up for Mrs. United
Nations and Miss American Woman. In 2003-2006,
as a model for Sachi Management, she was asked to
be one of the top few selected to star in the ring for one
of the most prestigious charitable events in Washington, DC
called "Fight Night". This charity airs
on ESPN and raises millions of dollars each year for the non-profit
organization called Fight For Children and features
the legends of boxing. As a result, she was recognized in
Washingtonian Magazine, the Herndon Connection
and the Washington Post. Michelle also takes
a personal role in charities and organizations related to
Domestic Violence. She has been a key note speaker for large
conferences related to national policies and procedures. She
speaks as a victim and activist. She was selected as a survivor,
model and fitness professional for the month of June in Angela
Brown's Awakening Women 2009 Calendar. 
