ABOUT ME
Thrive Fitness and Wellness is the creation of Michael Munson,
former head fitness trainer at the University of Pennsylvania’s
Pottruck Center in Philadelphia. He has over 20 years of experience
as a personal trainer and professional chef. As a proud member
of The American College of Sports Medicine as well as Idea
Health and Fitness Association Michael stays on top of new
studies, trends and training.
TRAINING and CERTIFICATIONS
- Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant by the National
Personal Training Institute.
- Mat Pilate's 1 and 2 by the American Aerobics Association.
- Kripalu Yoga and Kripalu Bodywork/massage by Kripalu
Institute
WELLNESS and HEALTH
- Michael’s training and experience include working
as both a professional and personal chef. He is also
certified in macrobiotic cooking and counseling.
- Michael has 20 years of training in Eastern Philosophy
and Internal Arts such as Chi-kung, Do-in and mixed martial
arts. He is also certified in Reiki Healing.
- Rather than only focusing on the physical aspects of
training and working out, Michael’s extensive and
varied experience and expertise allow for a holistic approach
toward fitness and wellness
PRESS and MEDIA
Michael has appeared as a guest twice on the
WHYY TV show “Christina
Cooks” with chef Christina Pirello and has been a guest
writer/chef in her magazine, “Macro News.”
- He also been a featured poet in the Philadelphia Poetry
Calendar Magazine.
- Michael also appears in the documentary film “Rittenhouse
Square,” by Max L. Raab (producer of such films as “A
Clockwork Orange,” “Strut” and “Walk
About”).
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