Get to Know Michelle Neisel, the RTC June Member of the Month
What Michelle Loves About RTC!
June Member of the Month Michelle Neisel is no stranger to fitness, but she never truly found her gym home until she came to RTC a little over 2 years ago. “I’ve tried many things over the years, such as kickboxing, swimming, working with a personal trainer, and working out in my basement,” she says, “but I feel like I have finally found my place at RTC!” Michelle continues, “I have said this before and will continue to say this: Joining RTC and the L.I.F.E. class is the best decision I have ever made toward reaching my fitness goals. My body has been through a lot over the years. I’ve had chemotherapy, radiation, multiple surgeries, and have been diagnosed with celiac disease. Losing weight and inches has been awesome, but I truly feel the best I have in years.” Michelle credits the L.I.F.E. community for much of her success, calling it “simply awesome,” and says, “…they make working out fun, and I love the new friendships I’ve developed.” She adds, “I so appreciate Coach Steph and all she puts into making L.I.F.E. challenging and fun! I love how supportive the entire RTC community is to us L.I.F.E. ladies!”
Get to Know Michelle!
Michelle and her husband Dan have been married for 31 years, and have 2 grown sons, Austin and Chad. Michelle says she is “also blessed with the wonderful women in their lives that she loves like daughters.” “Austin’s girlfriend Livy is the sweetest person,” she says, “and Chad is engaged to wonderful Izzy, and they are getting married on June 13, 2026.” Michelle has been employed at Stark County Children Services for over 36 years as the Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Director. She is also the coordinator of Project KARE, a 501c3 non-profit “very dear” to her heart that helps vulnerable children in Stark County.
Fun Facts about Michelle!
- Favorite exercises: box or plate step ups, overhead carries, planks, agility ladder, running
- Least favorite exercise: Deadlifts
- Favorite food: Does coffee count as food? lol
- Favorite movie: Too many to pick just one!
- Favorite book: I’m an avid reader so I have many favorite books, but one that stands out is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.
- Best vacation spot: the Amalfi Coast or any place with water, sun, and a beach
- Biggest pet peeve: Being late
- People would be surprised to know that: I am a 15 year breast cancer survivor. I can also recite the Greek alphabet!
- Something that always makes me smile: Spending time with my sons
- If I won the lotto I’d: Travel, do some remodeling and upgrades to our home, maybe retire, donate to causes I am passionate about
- Favorite summer activity: Boating at Lake Mohawk
- A goal I’m working on: I really want to run a 5K sometime soon!
Congratulations to Michelle!
