About Michaela Moves Well
Wondering why I support women both in their fertility/pregnancy journeys AND in the bone health of peri/menopausal phases of life?
Let's talk about it!
Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or looking for ways outside of medication to improve your bone health, it’s likely you’ve been given very little guidance from your doctor.
Struggling with your fertility? Chances are you’ve been told to relax and go on vacation, supplements and nutrition don’t make a difference, just keep trying…right?
Worried about your bones and the chance of fractures? Maybe your doctor told you to avoid lifting heavy objects and folding forward, to be careful doing everyday activities and that movement and nutrition can’t improve bone health.
Regardless of your goal, what you’re looking for is support and lifestyle options that WILL make a difference, a practitioner who gets that and information that not only gets you results, but leaves you feeling empowered in taking charge of your health.
Hi, I’m Michaela!
I’m a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, and Certified Personal Trainer specializing in women’s health.
I take a holistic and root-cause approach helping women heal their hormones, nourish their bodies and build a movement practice that makes them feel amazing.
Just like many others - my journey into this field started with my own health challenges. Years of birth control gave me chronic infections, and ever worsening depression and social anxiety that were taking a serious toll on my life. After quitting cold turkey (do not recommend) I was left with painful and heavy periods, gut issues and acne. When my doctors told me the only option was to go back on the pill (uh, no thank you), I knew there had to be a better way to support my body to bring it back into balance. So, instead I jumped down the holistic health rabbit hole- studying nutrition, deeping my education in movement through yoga, strength training and reading anything that would help me understand more deeply how the body works and what it needs to find harmony.
I put everything I was learning into practice and fast forward to today. I have pain free periods, a happy gut, calm skin and a balanced mind. The key to this came from taking a functional approach to my healing - not only focusing on the symptoms but discovering why they were there in the first place and addressing the root cause for lasting results.
My experience lit a fire in me to support women to feel their best - especially in areas where they might, like I had, receive little to no guidance or inaccurate information. Now I get to do my favorite thing in the world - helping women heal their hormones, support healthy pregnancies, thrive in motherhood, build strong bones and navigate menopause with confidence and clarity.
Education & Trainings
• 200 Hour-RYT Certification in Bhakti Vinyasa Flow
• Bachelors of Science and Nutrition Didactic Program in Dietetics from Bastyr University
• Yoga Medicine Ⓡ Therapeutic Specialist 500 Hours
- Chinese Medicine & Myofascial Release
- Hip Anatomy & Dysfunction
- Shoulder Anatomy & Dysfunction
- Yoga for Athletes
- Self Myofascial Release
- Yoga Anatomy
- Nervous System & Restorative Yoga
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialists
• Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program
• Functional Nutrition Practitioners Institute
The driving force behind why I spent the last decade of my life studying health was because I believed my body was meant to feel good. I knew the answer didn’t lie in taking a pill and masking my symptoms, but in working with my body to find harmony.
I spent a long time (like, a really long time) sorting through all the information out there and what I’ve gotten from that is a deep understanding of how the body works and how to support it to feel it’s best. I’ve learned that food, movement, lifestyle and even your thoughts are all powerful tools for healing. I’ve had the opportunity to work with women just like you to support a healthy cycle, prepare for pregnancy, to build strong and healthy bones and to reclaim their health and their life and I can help you do the same.
My approach to healing is to create a partnership between myself and my clients. Together we dive into what their body needs and how to integrate that into their life. I look for holistic, individualized and empowering solutions to help each person reach their unique goals.
1-1 Nutritional Therapy 4 Month Program
Nutritional therapy is a holistic and functional approach to health and healing. Rather than waste energy chasing and treating symptoms, nutritional therapy focuses on healing the body by addressing the root causes of symptoms. Nutritional therapy harnesses the power of nutrient dense whole foods and a healthy lifestyle to bring the body back to optimal health.
Personal Training - but not just for strength
1-1 Private Movement Training
Private lessons allow for the physical, mental and emotional needs of an individual to be met. My diverse background in a variety of movement practices and hundreds of hours of training has given me an in-depth understanding of anatomy and the tools needed to be able to customize our time together to meet your specific needs and reach your goals.
Osteovitality: In Person Specialized Strength Training & Yoga for Osteoporosis Group Classes
Join Michaela Smith, yoga instructor and personal trainer and Dr. Sarah Avery, physical therapist and yoga instructor for a unique program geared to address osteoporosis through improved bone density, balance and posture all in a supportive, small group setting.
Strength Training & Yoga for Osteoporosis Virtual Program
A safe, researched backed, fully interactive and supportive program designed & leg by a Physical Therapist and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. A virtual version of our in person program designed to be done at home. This program is delivered digitally with pre-recorded workouts that can be done as it fits into each person's schedule. We offer fully interactive coaching with coaches specializing in osteoporosis to help with form, choosing appropriate weights and keeping you on track.