"Two years ago, I embarked on a journey with Dr. Annika Michaels to get stronger and more fit. I was 18-months post knee replacement surgery and I knew that I needed to incorporate a more rigorous strength program into my life. I believed that I could not really run and that I needed to protect my knees – so no lounges or squats. That was not true. A benefit to working with Annika is her expertise in movement and physical function. This has specifically helped me overcome my fears and realize the opportunities to increase my strength and fitness. Annika has introduced new exercises and equipment to my strength training program. She also carefully works with me to take apart harder exercises to make sure that I am correctly moving through the exercise to achieve maximum benefit and reduce the risk of injury. I have worked with several trainers and find that working with Annika is more than pushing weights around and breaking a sweat. It is hard and designed for me and my body. The result is that I am stronger and more fit. And, I am running on a treadmill! J. Wilson New Hampshire"