See what clients have to say about working with Michele at Front Runner Performance
Maria D.
“I went to Michele pre and post hip surgery due to a labral tear. Michele’s expertise, compassion and dedication have helped me in my recovery incredibly! Michele helped me understand my treatment plan, listened to my goals, and helped me achieve them. Through each session, Michele demonstrated patience and confidence in me, even during the hardest moments of physical therapy rehabilitation. Thanks to Michele’s guidance and support after my hip surgery, I am now able to run and return to play volleyball, and be physically active like I was before! I am so grateful for Michele and I definitely recommend her for anyone seeking physical therapy!”
Emily S.
“It was a total game changer to work with Michele as I prepared for my second half marathon. Michele took the time to talk through my goals and my ideal training plan - as a slower runner and someone who loves to lift, it was important for me be able to continue to incorporate strength training in my workouts. From working with Michele, I cut a minute off my average mile pace, almost 15 minutes off my half marathon time total between my first race and my second. Thank you Michele!”
Sydney S.
“Working with Michele was a fantastic experience as she prepared me to run my first marathon. I was nervous about my training, but Michele is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and passionate. She created a killer training plan to help me succeed in my marathon. Michele’s communication is impeccable. I always reached out to her to ask questions, and she would always get back to me quickly. I think my first marathon would have been different if it hadn’t been for Michele’s encouragement and pushing me during my training! Thanks to her excellent training plan, I ran my first marathon in under 4 hours. She is the best, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a running coach!”
Jill C.
“I am so grateful for Michele at Front Runner Performance. My daughter was injured at the beginning of what looked to be a great soccer season for her. The prognosis was unclear and may have put her out at least the rest of the season. But with Michele’s help and a lot of hard work she made it back before playoffs and was able to finish strong and is ready to take on the next sport too. Not only did Michele help her but was flexible with scheduling around school and other activities and was super easy to communicate with. If we ever need PT services again Michele will be the first person I call. Thank you Michele!”
Allison C.
I can’t thank Michele at Front Runner Performance enough for her help in getting me ready for my first marathon in Philadelphia. My goal was to finish without stopping and she helped me train to avoid injury and when I did have some muscle pains, she knew how to help me fix them. In addition to running, she covered everything from fueling to hydration to sleep to confidence building which was helpful for a first timer. I felt my body was more than capable to run the marathon when it came time.”
Anna S.
“I’m a distance runner and suffered from a lot of minor back pain throughout my seasons. By working with Michele, I started to see progress very quickly and was improving with my running. Michele is an amazing PT and always listened to me when it came to what I needed. She helped me get back to where I wanted to be and continues to always check in. I highly recommend Michele and her practices!”
Attessa B.
“I worked with Michele for just shy of a year after I hobbled in one day post - ski injury where I broke my leg, tore my ACL, MCL and meniscus. She was a PRO. Both with recommended activities for each session, always adjusting to new pains and/or my increasing strength AND with knowing when to push and inspire me and knowing when to really listen to what was going on inside my body and my head. She even knew when to “call it quits” telling me one day, “I don’t think you need these sessions / me anymore.” She was right. I attribute my healing and regained strength to our sessions, her deep knowledge of her trade and her patience. I am now back out and running and literally doing everything I did pre-fall without needing surgery!”
Nate B.
"I came to Michele for dry needling after 2 years of knee pain that I couldn't get past. I tried traditional physical therapy, soft wave therapy and chiropractor treatments with minimal progress. After going through just a couple dry needling appointments with Michele, I could already feel improvement and after two months the pain was virtually gone. I was even able to run my first ever 10k with no pain during or after. It has been such a success, I've even begun getting treatment on my elbow and am already seeing improvement there as well.
Michele is very professional, an expert in her field and easy to get along with (a big selling point when you're willingly letting someone poke you with needles!). I would recommend her to anyone looking to get through any injuries or recoveries, especially those ready to give up hope like I was."
Kate P.
“I cannot thank my running coach Michele enough for her guidance and encouragement. As someone completely new to running, I was intimidated by the idea of training for a half marathon. But Michele made the process approachable and inspiring. She designed a personalized 13-week training plan tailored to my fitness level and goals, taking the time to explain each step of the journey. Her support, motivation, and expertise transformed me from a beginner into someone who confidently crossed the finish line. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to accomplish their running goals—she truly goes above and beyond!”
Ella C.
“I can’t say enough great things about Michele. Without her I don’t know if I would’ve ever made it back to my sophomore soccer season. She was super flexible when I tried to find time between school and other activities for appointments. She was super easy to talk to and always made PT enjoyable. It was nice to see myself improve so quickly despite the medical estimates, and I have to give part of the credit to Michele and her excellent physical therapy.”
McKenna K.
“Michele is exceptional! After spraining my knee during my high school soccer season, she quickly diagnosed the issue and provided the right treatment. Thanks to her expertise and thorough care, I avoided an MRI and was back to playing 100% in a matter of weeks. She got me back to full form without missing any training and helped me to stay successful throughout the season. I cannot recommend her enough, especially to those who are looking for reliable and knowledgeable support.”
Ty G.
“After my marathon, I was dealing with soft tissue overuse injuries, and Michele was a game-changer in my recovery. Not only did she quickly diagnose the root cause, but she also provided the knowledge, treatment, and guidance to get me back to running stronger than ever. Her expertise and personalized approach made all the difference, and I’m already seeing results. I can’t wait to return to her for future race prep - highly recommend her to any runner looking to recover, improve, and reach their full potential!”