From an early age, I’ve always had a love for movement

In my early twenties, I learned firsthand the importance of an integrated, individualized health program. I competed as an athlete on American Ninja Warrior, and I was working 60 to 70 hours a week. Running on empty—literally and figuratively—I soon hit rock bottom and burned out. Struggling with G.I. issues, self-confidence, worthiness, depression, anxiety, mental fog, codependency, and physical aches and pains, I turned my focus inward to begin unpacking the underlying causes of my discomfort. 

Through my studies with the world-renowned CHEK Institute, I began a deep healing journey that originated from within. I recognized my lifestyle choices, habitual behaviors and belief patterns that were holding me back from reaching my true potential. I was able to see the common thread woven into these patterns, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of balance and integration between my mental, emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual health.

Initially, I focused on being a personal trainer, helping my clients drop pounds and lose inches. As I began to recognize that health is more than movement, I sharpened my focus on becoming a holistic health practitioner, incorporating my own personal experiences and holistic health studies.  

Today, I’m continuing to share my passion for integrated health, living by example and integrating these principles into my day-to-day life. I continue to work with world-renowned coaches and mentors in health, wellness and spirituality to further my studies and share my knowledge with clients.

I offer one-on-one sessions, & transformative group coaching. I live in San Diego, California, and enjoy spending my days studying, embodying self-care practices, podcasting, spending time with my beautiful partners & sharing my life through transformative coaching. 

BEFORE:

Mickel’s Story

Physical movement has always been a part of my life.

At a young age, I found movement helpful, not just for my body, but for my mind. While playing sports or working out, I could get into a zone and process life differently. However, it wasn't until I was unhealthy that I understood the depth of what my younger self was teaching me.

In my 20s, I learned what I was taught about fitness and health was not true. By taking on a full-time service technician job and being overweight, full of aches and pain, loads of anger, GI issues, and food intolerances, I learned something needed to change.

It took having a falling out with my wife, weighing 252lb, and chronic pain in my ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, back, and almost everywhere before I took responsibility for my health and life in a new way.

This is when I chose to start studying and implementing the principles of the CHEK Institute and focused on the six foundational principles of Health. Breath, Movement, Nutrition, Hydration, Sleep, Mindset. Once I started implementing these principles and diving deep into my inner world, I started healing.

Reflecting on my transformation, I realized I wanted to coach, and my coaching journey began in 2018. First, I started teaching group classes the fundamental principles of health, how to work with your mindset, and coaching on obstacle training—eventually transitioning this style of coaching into one-on-one and group training.

I am currently continuing my studies through the CHEK Insitute and working closely with my mentor Paul Chek. I offer one-on-one and family sessions & transformative group coaching. I live in San Diego and spend time with my beautiful wife after rebuilding our relationship, coaching, exploring or sitting in nature, building model cars, and hanging out with my community.

• *CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1

• CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coaches look in detail at the underlying causes of disease and illness within the body. Through extensive hands-on training, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coaches work with clients diving deep into lifestyle management, dietary habits, stress-reducing exercises, body-mind stress, and achieving overall wellness.

• *CHEK Golf Performance Specialist

• CHEK Practitioners are trained to be in the top 5% of successful coaches and trainers globally. The extensive hands-on training and pre-requites teach CHEK Practitioners to look at health from an individualized approach. Through in-depth assessments of the client, CHEK Practitioners look at physiological load, lifestyle imbalances, posture deficiencies, and overall well-being.

• *Advanced Swiss Ball Training for Rehabilitation

• Advanced Swiss Ball Training for Rehabilitation teaches the Practitioner science of biomechanics and kinesiology to advanced assessments and functional training techniques using the Swiss ball. The Practitioner learns how to identify postural problems and instabilities using Swiss ball assessments. From this the Practitioner is able to develop these assessments into corrective exercises, with appropriate modifications for the condition and training level of their client.

*Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology / Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiology.

• *CHEK Integrated Movement Science 1: Holistic Corrective Exercise and Performance Coaching, *CHEK Integrated Movement Science 2: Neuro-Developmental Movement Analysis & Integrated Movement Science Level 3: Spinal and Lower Extremity Rehabilitation and Conditioning

• CHEK Practitioners are trained to be in the top 5% of successful coaches and trainers globally. The extensive hands-on training and pre-requites teach CHEK Practitioners to look at health from an individualized approach. Through in-depth assessments of the client, CHEK Practitioners look at physiological load, lifestyle imbalances, posture deficiencies, and overall well-being.

• *CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1, 2 & 3

• CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coaches look in detail at the underlying causes of disease and illness within the body. Through extensive hands-on training, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coaches work with clients diving deep into lifestyle management, dietary habits, stress-reducing exercises, body-mind stress, and achieving overall wellness.

• *CHEK Swiss Ball Training & Advanced Swiss Ball Training for Rehabilitation

• In Swiss Ball Training the Practitioner learns the science behind the application of Swiss balls, how to choose the correct size of Swiss ball for optimum training, stretching techniques, beginner to advanced level exercises for the upper and lower back, abdominals, shoulder girdle, gluteals, hip musculature and lower limbs are included, the exercises cover the entire spectrum of intensity and complexity from the novice exerciser to those appropriate for elite athletes & well explained precautions for orthopedic conditions.

• Advanced Swiss Ball Training for Rehabilitation teaches the Practitioner science of biomechanics and kinesiology to advanced assessments and functional training techniques using the Swiss ball. The Practitioner learns how to identify postural problems and instabilities using Swiss ball assessments. From this the Practitioner is able to develop these assessments into corrective exercises, with appropriate modifications for the condition and training level of their client.

• *CHEK Healing Parasite & Fungal Infections

• *CHEK Program Design & Advanced Program Design

• *CHEK Holistic Health & Performance for Women

• *CHEK Primal Pattern Movements

• *CHEK Scientific Back Training

• *CHEK Scientific Core Conditioning

• *CHEK Spinal Structures & Function

• *CHEK Approach to Lower Limb

• *CHEK The Science & Application of Infant Development & Adults.

• Usui Reiki Master 

  Reiki is a non-intrusive hands-on energy healing. It is a holistic approach to harmonize the mind-body and soul. Through teachings and attunements from a Reiki Master, each student becomes attuned to Reiki's energy. To become a Usui Reiki Master, you must become attuned to Usui Reiki level 1 & 2 before becoming attuned to level 3 or Usui Reiki Master.

• Nine Gates Mystery School Part 1

• Foundation of Shamanic Studies - Basic workshop + Shamanism and Spirits of Nature

• NASM & NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
  

*Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology / Corrective High-Performance Exercise Kinesiology.