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Who Am I?
Hi, I’m Michaela, founder of Red Phoenix Strength Training — and like many of the people I work with, I know what it feels like to have to rebuild yourself from the ground up.
My story isn’t picture-perfect. I’ve experienced trauma, addiction and heartbreak. I became a mum while I was still trying to figure out who I was, and there were years where I felt completely lost and unsure of the person I was becoming.
Through all of it, one thing remained constant: the gym.
Strength training became so much more than changing my body. It gave me structure when life felt chaotic, an outlet when things felt overwhelming, and a way to prove to myself that I was capable of becoming stronger — physically and mentally.
Little by little, I started rebuilding.
And that journey became the reason I created Red Phoenix Strength Training.
Today, I coach people from all walks of life who want to become stronger, build confidence and feel better in themselves.
Some are stepping into the gym for the first time. Some are getting back into training after years away. Others are going through a difficult chapter in life and want somewhere positive to focus their energy. And some simply want to push themselves, get stronger and see what they’re capable of.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t need to be the fittest, strongest or most confident person in the room to start.
Because I know firsthand that strength isn't just about how much weight you can lift.
Sometimes, strength is choosing to start again.
You don’t need to already be fit.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just have to be ready to rise.