My story
It’s never too late to reinvent your health.
I’m René Michele, founder of Womens Thrive and creator of The Her Turn Method — private 1:1 coaching in strength training, real-life nutrition, and daily accountability for women in their 50s and 60s.
I’ve spent more than three decades in the health, fitness, and wellness industry. I owned a gym for years and trained hundreds of women. But my real education came when my own body changed in my 50s — and what used to work stopped working.
Like a lot of women, I spent years putting everyone else first. When my energy dropped and standard fitness routines backfired, I had to rethink everything from the ground up: more strength, more food, more walking, and zero punishing cardio.
Rebuilding from there taught me that lasting change isn’t built on extreme deprivation or starting over every Monday. It happens when you build short, joint-friendly workouts, eat enough protein and real food, and have daily accountability with someone in your corner.
Today I coach a handful of women at a time, personally. No assistants. No hand-offs. For 12 weeks, I’m your coach and your biggest ally as you get leaner, stronger, and more confident.
“You don’t need another extreme diet. You don’t need more information. You need someone in your corner and a plan built for the body you have today.”
René Michele · The Her Turn Method
When I’m not coaching, you’ll usually find me exploring small towns, walking my Chihuahua Pixie, or diving into real personal growth. Because it really is your turn.