Michelle Bernard wrote her first book, LEAN HAPPY HEALTHY YOU, 
after training clients for 20 years in Los Angeles and New York City. 

Born in Iowa, she's lived in the cities of her dreams, Chicago, L.A., 
Osaka, Japan, and Manhattan; pursuing a life of performance 
as a singer and poet and teaching wellness programs. 


She was awarded a NYC teaching fellowship for her Master's degree in education 
and developed the Theatre Arts department in a Bronx high school 
for students with special needs. 

She also created Creative Movement for 
Enlightened Minds and Stand in Your Light, 
a yoga and drama youth program, respectively, 
for CUNY in the Heights in Manhattan.


Her newest book, 
BEYOND WORDS--FINDING FULFILLMENT BETWEEN THE LINES, 
grew out of the healing and wisdom 
she's garnered through journaling every day. 
The book is also speckled with the poetry 
born from her journals.


Her upcoming book, due in late 2022, will feature her poetry and prose 
as it chronicles her life as a curious & observant human in relationship.


Michelle currently supports women who think it's groovy to be strong, 
spirited, and wild 
with J.A.M. Sessions (Journal Art & Movement) 
and WiLD journaling programs. 


Michelle sets her tv to the tennis channel all day, 
soaks in a salt bath at night, 
and adores stepping out into sunny Mondays 
(which she does weekly since moving to Florida in 2019). 

Making muscles, meaning, and a strong cup of coffee 
are most fulfilling.