Michelle Payes

Fitness Professional

Personal Training and fitness Park Ridge

About

My fitness career started as a personal journey. I was looking for a natural way to combat anxiety and depression and feel in love with the way fitness made me feel. It soon turned out to be that it was rewarding to work with people looking to lose weight, feel good about themselves, or just enjoy daily life. Throughout my career I've had the pleasure of working with many individuals, who all have had very different goals. Clearly Orange Shoe is somewhere I love to be, I couldn't stay away! My goal with my clients is to celebrate their bodies by investing in their physical health!

Q & A

Q: Why did you become a personal trainer?

A: I became a personal trainer because I love encouraging others to be their best selves and helping them become more confident. I have found exercise to be essential to my mental health and think it's important to demonstrate that to others!

Q: What has been one of your favorite client experiences?

A: I love just getting to know my clients on a personal level and picking their brains. I think there is something to be learned from everyone you meet, and I can confidently say that every person I've had the pleasure of working with has always taught me something new, whether it be about others, or myself.

Q: What is your proudest physical achievement?

A: Running 3 marathons was really fun!

Q: Why do you love Orange Shoe?

A: I love Orange Shoe because I love the people I work with, staff and clients alike! They make it less like work and more like family.