Meet Dr. Michelle

Hi! I’m Dr. Michelle Jefferson

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I empower people to understand, support love, & heal their bodies. I want you to experience & live your most fulfilled life! ​I bridge the gap between your medical history & your everyday life by applying positive pressure for lifelong change. 

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I have a passion & calling for WOMEN's HEALTH. The resources geared toward women's health & well-being are immensely limited. As a result, women continue to suffer needlessly in silence. There are far too many topics that are still considered taboo or shameful to talk about. ARISE provides a safe space to expand our knowledge of these topics and improve all areas of our lives, including the most intimate ones.

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My educational background began as a student athlete at Bowling Green State University, where I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Health and Human Services. I then attended The Ohio State University, where I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Personal Training Certificate from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I continued my education by completing a Sports Residency program at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. After that, I accepted a position at the Cleveland Clinic, where I spent almost a decade establishing my practice in sports and orthopedics. While there, I expanded my knowledge and skillset to include abdominal-pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum support, breast cancer rehabilitation, and living with joint hypermobility. 

 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also love taking walks with my dogs, working out, and sipping a cappuccino any time of the year.