Michelle Lawyer

Michelle is a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor, and Progressing Ballet Technique Coach, working in the fitness world as a personal trainer and teaching Pilates since 2008.

"At the age of 36 I am thrilled and blessed to be doing what I love every day and to have a positive impact on people's lives!"

Trained to work with injuries and specific populations and illnesses, Michelle teaches specialty Pilates classes like breast cancer rehab, pre and post-natal Pilates, knee and shoulder instability, dance conditioning and injury prevention for athletes. She is also trained in CORE Athletic Conditioning and ZEN-GA Mindful Movement (which incorporates some principles of Yoga). Michelle loves finding solutions to help her clients achieve their goals.

Michelle has been active since the age of 3, starting with gymnastics and later found a passion for dance. In 2001, she danced beyond schooling and into the professional realm, performing with Texas Ballet Theatre and enjoyed their home stage of The Bass Hall in Ft. Worth as well as other large theaters in the DFW area. She continues to dance with companies throughout DFW. 

Her professional dance experience gives Michelle a deep understanding of what it takes to be an elite level athlete and the toll that can take on one's body. She loves helping athletes of all kinds stay in the game with strength and grace. Michelle teaches Progressing Ballet Technique to young dancers - it is amazing to help them progress safely!

Michelle earned a Bachelors degree from UNT, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2008, and an Associates in Science from NCTC, with honors. She's also the recipient of Best of Denton County 2013, 2014 & 2015 – Pilates Instructor and Living Magazine’s 2016 Best Pilates Class Award. Michelle was even inducted into Marcus High School Hall of Fame in 2017!