About — Michelle Shines: Health and Lifestyle Coach

ABOUT ME

I’ve been passionate about health and wellness for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a holistic health family—my father was a chiropractor—I learned early on that the body holds incredible power to heal itself when given the right tools and care.

In my early twenties, while many of my peers were in college, I immersed myself in natural healing while working at a health food store. Long before Google, I devoured books on nutrition, healing herbs, vitamins, meditation, and the power of food as medicine. I learned just as much from customers who shared stories of reversing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, skin conditions, and more through lifestyle changes.

Movement has always been part of my healing journey, too. As a teenager, I became a national gold medalist in dance, and later taught dance and aerobics to students of all ages. By 30, I earned my Pilates certification, which deepened my fascination with movement science and kinetics. Most recently, in 2025, I completed my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, expanding my toolkit for mind-body wellness.

Outside of health and movement, I pursued a successful career as a boutique owner while raising my daughter. Life also brought challenges: in my mid-30s, I lost sight in my right eye after multiple surgeries. For years, I struggled not only with physical pain but also with self-image. Through nutrition, I discovered that eliminating certain foods reduced inflammation and irritation in my eye—proof once again of the body’s innate wisdom.

But the deeper healing came when I worked with a coach. Coaching helped me release the belief that I was broken or flawed. Instead, I came to see that my so-called imperfections are my greatest strengths. That shift opened the door to self-acceptance and, ultimately, to discovering my true calling.

Becoming a health coach wasn’t just a career choice—it was the culmination of a lifelong journey. Every challenge, every lesson, and every breakthrough has led me here. Today, I feel deeply aligned with my purpose: to guide and inspire others on their path to healing, self-acceptance, and wholeness—mind, body, and spirit.

This is the work I was meant to do, and it is my greatest joy to walk alongside others on their wellness journey.

I would be honored to support you in creating a healthier, more vibrant, and empowered life.

I developed my coaching method with one goal in mind: to help people find joy and ease in their health, relationships, and life. My background in wellness combined with my own personal interest in growth mindset help my clients focus, reflect, and refine their lives.

I’d love to help you find your own path. Click now to work with me and discover how to live your life with ease and grace.

WORK WITH ME

TESTIMONIALS

"Michelle is an inspiration and an absolute warrior for living a healthy lifestyle!"

“Participating in the cleanse has definitely improved my lifestyle! I’m drinking more water and making better food choices…and I fit into my tailored pants again! The cleanse has helped me to ‘live my dreams’. Michelle is an inspiration and an absolute warrior for living a healthy lifestyle!”
-Michael M.
"I always thought it was a hoax that eating clean would make you feel better and give you more energy..."

“I am most grateful that the cleanse gave me the opportunity to experience food in a different way. Michelle was available as much or as little as I needed her to be. I always thought it was a hoax that eating clean would make you feel better and give you more energy but now I know that it is 100% true! After the cleanse I went back to some of my old habits and I felt horrible and was so tired. This week I jumped back on the no coffee and clean eating and already have more energy! Thanks for making the process easy!”
-Sarah C.
I wish everyone could do this cleanse!

“I wish everyone could do this cleanse!! You don’t know until you know how it’s going to make you feel, how much energy you’ll get! It’s pure love to yourself.”
-Michelle H.
"Michelle is a dream to work with!"

“Michelle is a dream to work with! She is so positive and supportive! If I started a call with her in a negative mood, or worried that I had not had a good week, Michelle was always able to help me see the brighter side! She is a bright spot in my life!"
— Elizabeth K.
"The cleanse helped me lose 15lbs!"

“The cleanse really helped me to notice where I had some habits that I could modify. So much so that I lost 15 pounds!”
-Deanna A.
"Michelle helped me come to the realization that I have it in me to achieve my own goals."

“Michelle helped me come to the realization that I have it in me to achieve my own goals. I can be my anticipated future self today and the only thing that was holding me back was approaching my life with the same mindset.”
-Peter N.
"Of course cost is a big concern for a program like this..."

“Of course cost is a big concern for a program like this. However, we really have to believe that we are worth it! We spend so much on needless things, or things that don’t last. Our health is important and we need to invest in it so that we DO LAST!”
— Beth D.
"Michelle helped me move through areas in my life where I was feeling stuck..."

“Michelle helped me move through areas in my life where I was feeling stuck and helped me develop sustainable practices that I could use and continue to use after the 12-weeks. I started in the group feeling unsure of how to prioritize myself. By the end, I not only saw how to do this, but I saw really how important it is to do this and how it effects other areas of my life. I highly recommend Michelle as a coach in any capacity that makes sense in your life.”
-Jeni S.

MY COACHING METHOD

Focus

It all starts by learning how to focus on what you want.
Reflect

Next, you’ll reflect on what may be blocking you, and learn how to overcome these obstacles.
Refine

The last step? We learn how to continually refine what we’ve learned. Think of this as your new beginning.