Carla and Scott first met at a fitness facility, so staying active has always been an important part of their family’s story. In 2012, they moved to Chagrin Falls looking for a strong school district and more space to raise their kids, and it quickly became home. Their daughters, Matilda and Sera, are now 8th graders-Matilda enjoys playing tennis at the club and practicing guitar, while Sera stays active through volleyball. Alayna loves working at the club and seeing friendly, familiar faces each day at the front desk. She is currently attending the University of South Carolina, studying Exercise Science, and also works as a fitness instructor on campus. Scott works in the field of immersive technology, and Carla is excited to start the new year in a new role as a staff accountant!

“If we won the lottery, I would start planning vacations, especially a Mediterranean cruise!” – Carla

Carla, Scott, Alayna, Matilda, and Sera, have a long history with the club, first joining back in 2016 and staying through 2018. After taking a break, we found our way back in 2021 post-COVID, looking for a positive way to get moving again and reconnect with fitness. We began with beginner tennis lessons, which quickly became a fun family activity and an easy re-entry into being active together. From there, we expanded into barre and yoga classes, time in the gym, and eventually pickleball.

“What keeps us here is the club’s warm atmosphere and true family feel-it’s a welcoming environment that genuinely feels like home. We’re grateful for the community we’ve found and are looking forward to another great year with the club and all the people who make it so special.”

FUN FACT

Michelle raised 5 daughters with her husband, which is definitely a mix of fun experiences. She is a Rocky fan 100% and ran the Rocky steps in Philadelphia! Michelle rode a mechanical bull in her younger years. There is much fun hanging out with their adult children & grands.

“I would like to emphasize about how exercise brings fun into my life & the push through attitude to the other side of the tougher places in life. Exercise will empower the best version of me to show up!”

FAVORITE EXERCISE

“I have more than one!”

Michelle’s exercise provided is an Uneven Stance Squat, hammer curl to overhead push press. You begin with left leg behind the other, in line with the right foot’s heel. Then, lower into a squat power up from the ground into a hammer curl & push press overhead. Return to the start position and repeat for rep range.

The benefits of this exercise is a full body compound movement. This exercise builds strength, endurance, power, and coordination. It integrates the lower upper body core connection. The uneven stance addresses imbalances, this exercise significantly benefits the skeletal system.

You can find Michelle at Wembley teaching a variety of different classes.  Great music, strong minds and bodies, and lots of smiles!