Michelle Lawyer

Michelle is a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor, a Franklin Method© Level 2 Educator and is a member of the International Somatic Movement Educators and Teachers Association, ISMETA.org. 

"Michelle has a passion for helping people to integrate Body and Mind for physical and mental wellness – a whole-person approach to helping you feel and perform optimally."

In addition to her movement qualifications, Michelle also utilizes Polyvagal theory to help you better understand and regulate your stress responses to optimize physical and mental well-being. Michelle is certified to adapt Jan Winhall’s Felt-Sense Polyvagal Model for trauma and addiction to movement practices. And she utilizes Dr. Porges’ Safe and Sound Protocol Listening Therapy. She is active monthly in collaborative communities of mental health professionals and body workers, incorporating Polyvagal theory and the body into their work.  A former professional dancer herself, one of Michelle’s specialties is dance conditioning for young adult and professionals. She works with local dancers as well as New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet. See below for a full list of certifications and qualifications. As On Point Pilates grows, Michelle enjoys mentoring and teaching the other instructors many of the skills she learned, beyond Pilates certifications, that have changed her life and those of her clients.

Awards

Best of Denton County 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2018

Living Magazine’s Best Pilates Class 2016, 2017, 2019 & 2023

Marcus High School Hall of Fame 2017

Bachelor’s Degree from UNT, Magna Cum Laude 2008

Associates in Science from NCTC, with Honors 2006

Certifications and Qualifications:

NeuroFit™ Certified Trainer https://neurofit.app/

STOTT PILATES© Fully Certified Instructor https://www.merrithew.com/instructor-training/stott-pilates

Franklin Method© Level 2 Educator https://franklinmethod.com/

RSME, Registered Somatic Movement Educator https://ISMETA.org

Safe and Sound Protocol Certified https://integratedlistening.com/products/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

Jan Winhall’s Felt-Sense Polyvagal Model for Mental Health through Movement https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/

Polyvagal theory Foundation’s course with Deb Dana https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/

Applied Polyvagal theory for Yoga with Dr. Arielle Schwartz https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/

The Play Zone – Polyvagal Theory for optimal Sports performance with Michael Allison https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/

Stop Chasing Pain’s Lymphatic and Vagus Mojo with Dr. Perry Nickelston https://www.stopchasingpain.com/

Focusing Proficiency Award https://focusing.org/