About Us
Fresh Start KM
Fresh Start KM: Empowering Your Health Journey
Welcome to Fresh Start KM, a unique platform that sees every new day as an opportunity to live your best life. Founded by Kelli Michelle, Fresh Start KM is built on the belief that every individual has the potential to achieve their health and wellness goals, harnessing the power of each fresh start.
Our Mission
Comprehensive, Personalized Health and Wellness. At Fresh Start KM, we are deeply committed to guiding you toward a healthier, more balanced life. Our dynamic health coaching and wellness practices are not one-size-fits-all but designed to empower you to make sustainable lifestyle changes tailored to your unique physical, emotional, or spiritual health needs. With a strong focus on addressing gut health and inflammation, our programs tackle these underlying issues that significantly affect overall well-being.
Expertise in Holistic Health Management
We specialize in comprehensive coaching tailored to diverse needs, including gut health and inflammation, which affect everything from energy levels to immune responses. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group sessions, corporate wellness programs, or virtual consultations, we provide the support you need to manage your health effectively, regardless of your schedule or location. Our flexible coaching options ensure you can prioritize your health without disrupting your daily routine, making your wellness journey more manageable and less stressful.
Passionate Support for Busy Lives
We understand the challenges busy, high-performing individuals face and are committed to helping you escape the cycle of fad diets and inconsistent health practices. We aim to enhance your confidence, allowing you to embrace your inner and outer beauty within a safe and supportive environment to explore your health needs.
A Holistic and Client-Centered Approach
Comprehensive, Personalized Health and Wellness. At Fresh Start KM, we are deeply committed to guiding you toward a healthier, more balanced life. Our dynamic health coaching and wellness practices are not one-size-fits-all but designed to empower you to make sustainable lifestyle changes tailored to your unique physical, emotional, or spiritual health needs. With a strong focus on addressing gut health and inflammation, our programs tackle these underlying issues that significantly affect overall well-being.
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Creating a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle
Recognizing that various life aspects, relationships, physical activity, and the environment impact your health as profoundly as your nutrition, we guide you through a comprehensive process. This approach ensures that all factors contributing to your wellness are addressed, helping you develop a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle.
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Join Us at Fresh Start KM
Discover what it means to live your best life with Fresh Start KM. We'll create a personalized plan and set meaningful goals to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together, embracing every day as a new chance for a fresh start. Join the many individuals who have successfully transformed their health and fitness with Fresh Start KM.
About Kelli Michelle
Kelli Michelle brings a diverse and dynamic background to the wellness community, blending professional medical experience and a deep commitment to holistic health coaching. As an NBC-HWC board-certified Health Coach, Metabolic Care Manager, certified fitness trainer, group fitness instructor, and strength coach, Kelli's expertise spans various aspects of health and wellness. Her journey began in emergency medical care as a paramedic, where she developed a foundational understanding of immediate health needs and the long-term value of preventive care.
Kelli has been a group fitness instructor at Lifetime Fitness Corporation for over 12 years, where her passion for movement and fitness has positively impacted countless members. Her role at Lifetime Fitness underscores her commitment to providing engaging and effective fitness programs that cater to a diverse range of fitness levels and health objectives.
In addition to her tenure at Lifetime Fitness, Kelli’s passion for fitness and community wellness is evident through her extensive involvement in the Zumba® community, where she has hosted numerous Master Classes and has been actively engaged in significant wellness events across different communities. Notably, Kelli has been the health and wellness coach for the City of Cleveland, where her initiatives have had a broad impact. She has also contributed significantly to senior health, working in partnership with Oak Street Health and Bridges Rehabilitation to provide tailored fitness programs that enhance the well-being of older adults.
Further extending her reach, Kelli has maintained a long-standing partnership with University Circle, participating in Wade Oval Wednesdays for over seven years. This engagement highlights her dedication to bringing health and wellness directly to the community through interactive and accessible events.
In the corporate sector, Kelli's commitment to wellness led her to work with Eaton Corporation, providing group fitness classes and collaborating closely with the corporate health department. This role underlined her ability to adapt wellness programs to meet the specific needs of corporate employees, emphasizing the importance of health in enhancing workplace productivity and overall quality of life.
Each role reflects Kelli’s commitment to enhancing community health through comprehensive, culturally sensitive, accessible wellness programs. Her work is driven by a belief that every individual deserves to achieve their best health, supported by a professional who understands the complex interplay between physical activity, nutrition, and overall lifestyle.
By embracing a holistic approach and leveraging her diverse experiences, Kelli Michelle empowers her clients at Fresh Start KM to make sustainable changes, fostering a healthier, more vibrant community one individual at a time.
C. D. Ivey,
LISW-S, Ph.D.
Ohio License # I-4840 – S NPI – 1376748939
Dr. Charlotte D. Ivey is a highly experienced Clinical Social Worker and Educator, with over 30 years of dedicated service in providing mental health services and educational instruction. Her doctoral degree in urban education, with an emphasis in Learning and development, is a testament to her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. She received her BA degree from Cleveland State University and her Master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University—Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Ph.D. from Cleveland State University, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Dr. Ivey maintains a private practice in Cleveland, Ohio as well as the State of Florida specializing in grief and loss, relationships, and response to crisis. She is skilled in addressing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities, attention issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia with individuals as well as groups. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, and systems approach to help her clients.
Dr. Ivey has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Black Psychology, African American Family Life, Supervision, and Professional Development. She is a collaborative leader and lifelong learner with experience in clinical counseling and supervision, program evaluation, legal compliance, and organizational change.
Dr. Ivey's passion for her work is palpable. She draws on her sense of community and humanity to coach and support others in finding the best in themselves so that individual and organizational goals can be achieved. Her excitement about life is infectious, and her enthusiasm carries over in any work that she performs. Her sense of humor puts others at ease and helps bridge relationships, creating a positive and inspiring environment for growth and development.
Dr. Ivey is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc (ISIS).
Phyllis Batson
Career Coach and Wellness Advocate at Fresh Start KM
E: phyllis@pearlscoaching.com
P: 708-519-0890
Phyllis Batson is a dynamic coach, consultant, and transformational leader passionate about empowering individuals and teams to thrive. With decades of experience in high-transaction customer service industries, including airlines, utilities, telecom, healthcare, and retail, Phyllis is celebrated for her ability to cultivate influential leaders and build high-performing teams that drive excellence. Her engaging and collaborative leadership style enhances employee engagement and customer satisfaction and significantly improves operational efficiency and financial outcomes, making everyone feel part of a team.
As she steps into semi-retirement, Phyllis is dedicated to blending her vast expertise with her commitment
To health and wellness, focusing on two key areas: coaching and developing the next generation of customer service leaders, and supporting seniors in achieving their health and wellness goals. Phyllis's unwavering belief in the power of holistic growth reassures individuals that she is not just focused on their careers, but on their overall well-being.
A deep appreciation for her connections has guided Phyllis's journey, and she views each experience as a blessing. At Fresh Start KM, she continues to inspire and support others, embodying the belief that true transformation happens when we nurture both the mind and body.
