Michelle Thompson

Michelle is a proud native of New Kent, Virginia, and an integral member of the Happy Place Therapeutic Services team. As one of the founding participants of the Therapy-Driven Weight Loss program, which launched in April 2025, Michelle has experienced firsthand the power of combining mental wellness, movement, and sustainable lifestyle change.

She was the program’s first participant to achieve a 50-pound weight loss milestone and has continued to inspire others through her consistency, encouragement, and commitment to healthy living. Her personal journey allows her to connect with participants in a genuine and relatable way, offering hope that lasting change is possible.

Michelle is the creator and leader of Moving with Michelle and Stretching with Michelle, two participant-favorite sessions that encourage members to make movement a regular and enjoyable part of their wellness journey. She believes movement should be accessible, fun, and something people can incorporate into everyday life, regardless of where they are starting.

In addition to leading these sessions, Michelle plays an important role in fostering the supportive community that makes the Therapy-Driven Weight Loss program unique. She helps organize group activities, encourages healthy habits, celebrates participants’ milestones, and creates opportunities for members to connect, support one another, and build lasting relationships. Her enthusiasm, positivity, and welcoming spirit help create an environment where participants feel encouraged, included, and empowered.

Michelle is passionate about showing others that every step, stretch, and healthy choice matters. She is living proof that lasting change is possible with consistency, support, and a community that believes in you.