Michael has been a personal trainer since 1995. His love for athletics began while attending Rye High School where he varsity lettered in wrestling, football and baseball. He has also successfully competed in bodybuilding winning the (Mr. Teen Natural Pennsylvania Title 1990) and has won various karate tournaments and holds a Brown Belt Goju USA.

He was first certified with ACE (American Council of Exercise) in 1995 and went on to receive the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). More recently, Michael has mentored with Charles Poliquin whom is thought to be the world's #1 Strength Coach and has acquired his Level 2 Strength Coach Certification alongside his Level 2 Biosignature Certification. With Mr. Poliquin, Michael has been coached to work with clients to achieve overall body balance to reduce injuries, maximize strength, improve body composition and have an advanced understanding of diet and supplementation.

Over the past few years, Michael has coached 16 State Records (13 in the youth category) and 5 National Records in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Powerlifting Competition. Michael also holds the New York State Powerlifting record (AAU) in the dead lift for his age and weight class.

Michael grew up in Rye, attended Rye High School and holds a Bachelors Degree. He worked at the Rye YMCA from 1995-1998, worked independently from 1998-2000, started and owned Rye Personal Training from 2000-2009 and started and is the sole owner of Strata Health Club since 2008.