Michelle Childs

Michelle Childs has a diverse work experience in the health and fitness industry. Michelle started their career in 2003 as a Deputy Club Manager at Spirit Health and Fitness. Michelle then worked as an Activities Manager at Holmes Place Health Club/Virgin Active from 2005 to 2007. Michelle then joined Stockport Metropolitan Council as a Physical Activity Referral Officer from 2007 to 2008. Michelle further expanded their career by joining Life Leisure in 2008. In their role as a Senior Physical Activity Development Officer, Michelle led the health and physical activity team and developed innovative initiatives such as The Health Hub and actiLIFE. Michelle also increased the number of referrals for the GP exercise referral scheme "PARiS" from 980 to 1600+. Michelle's most recent role is Head of Health Development at Life Leisure, which they started in June 2019. In 2016, they had a secondment as a Project Manager in Engaging Science at The Wellcome Trust from September 2016 to January 2017.

Michelle Childs attended Loughborough University from 2000 to 2003, where they completed a degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a 2:1 classification.