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Testamonials

30 Pounds in 2 Months!

"Michelle, I cannot begin to express how wonderful you, the program and everyone of your trainers and staff are. I feel more joy, connection to myself and others, and feel that I have a more meaningful sense of accomplishment in my life. I felt that I had these feelings prior to participating in the "UBP" however, I was wrong.

I can really reflect back on how I felt before I started the program and how I feel now. No comparison. I am so much more aware of my presence, I feel more grounded and alive than I have in years.

The coaching, menu plans, cooking classes, food shopping trips, and encouragement have really contributed to my losing 30 lbs in two months. Initially I did not know what to expect other than I was going to show up and do as I was directed and told! My thinking was "Oh what do I have to lose?"

I never imagined that this was possible for me. I am still learning from everyone in the program and continue to make progress at my level . Thank you for allowing me to realize that I too can get my sexy back. "

~ Susan Fields,
Los Gatos, Ca

Stronger and Leaner...

"This program has transformed me from a soft, slightly heavy, couch potato to a more aerobically fit, flexible, stronger human being.

I am now back into sports I gave up years ago because my poor health made them so uninviting to participate in, thank you Michelle!"

~ Cathy Jones,
San Jose, Ca

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Meet Michelle Van-Otten!

Personal Message from Michelle…

Every day someone asks me about my journey into this industry and how I got started. I love telling the story because each time I do, I hope to inspire someone to think about how to overcome obstacles and mental blocks and reach their full potential. I thought I would tell you the bottom line version of my story here so perhaps I can inspire you too!

Just out of college I became a single mother. Feeling the massive responsibility I had with raising a child, I sought out a job working in the Financial Industry. I worked my way up from being an entry level receptionist to eventually becoming a trader for one of the financial industry's most respected boutique investment banks, working on many of the top IPO's in the Silicon Valley during the 90's. It was a exciting and educational journey yet enough to keep anyone on the edge. The stress of the industry and fast paced corporate lifestyle was shallow and overwhelming at times. But the view of the trails rolling through the Marin Headlands, just past the Golden Gate Bridge, beckoned to me every day as I looked out the 36th floor windows. I knew there was more to life than what I was settling for. More than all the stress, chaos and madness that caused me to feel like an emotional train wreck inside…feeling trapped in a career that was not my calling and thinking there must be another alternative! Sound familiar?

It was at that point in my life that an angel intervened! OK…not a real angel but an amazing life coach who planted a seed of change in me that grew into a powerful belief that I could absolutely do what I was passionate about in life AND be a huge success. What a relief! I won't lie to you and tell you it was a snap! I will tell you that that was the beginning of the walls coming down that ended years of old belief systems and disempowering thoughts and set me free… catapulting me into a whole new world…a world called Anything is Possible. That's my home now. That's where I live. That's where I teach my clients to live.

Ultimate Body Potential is the passionate result of my journey. It was born out on the trails in Los Gatos, California and has grown into the San Francisco South Bay's most successful mind-body, holistic training program. It is fitness, nutrition and lifestyle al fresco! The way it was meant to be. Our training program doesn't take place in a dirty, bacterial infested gym where you breathe everyone else's recycled carbon dioxide while struggling to stay motivated to get on a treadmill. Just ask ANY one of our clients who train with us and they will tell you what an impact our programs have made in their lives and wellbeing.

I don't believe in fad fitness and diet programs that lump you into a category with everyone else. I have news for you; you are not like everyone else! And neither are we. This is the program you choose when you are done making excuses for your circumstances and you are ready to take on supportive, real life changes that will rock your world! It's never about going on a diet. It's all about learning how to create a complete lifestyle that integrates health and wellness, physical fitness, personal growth and stress reduction.

If you are ready to make significant progress in achieving a peak level of physical fitness and raise the game you're playing in your life, then this program was created just for you. If you are not ready to experience your life outside of the box or you are looking for the "magic pill quick fix" then there are plenty of so called experts lined up waiting to sell you just that. Achieving anything in this life means you have to take it on and go for it like nothing can stand in the way of making progress. It requires steadfast, consistent effort toward a goal. You won't get fluff and smoke from me. I will always tell you what you need to know and give it to you straight. I don't tolerate half-hearted attempts and excuses and neither should you. Personally, I think you deserve better than you are giving yourself right now.

Ask yourself, are you truly making the progress you want to experience with your body and your life? If not, then why not? If not now then when will you? Don't wait another day, let alone another year! What are you holding yourself back from achieving? Do you have any idea how much more amazing your life can be? With my personalized help and results driven programs, you can reach any goal you set out to accomplish. All you have to do is take the leap of faith and take it on! You can do it…you can do anything…you just need the right coach and the right program. Step out of excuse making mode and start making you and your health and fitness your number one priority, right now. You will find our programs to be the most creative, resourceful and enjoyable avenues you will have to start gaining momentum toward your goals. I have developed every option you can think of to meet your needs and objectives. Life has an expiration date…how will you live yours today?

About Michelle Van Otten

As Northern California's expert in health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal development, Michelle Van Otten has pioneered one of the most unique and well rounded lifestyle programs available. Her love and passion for the outdoors was instilled in her heart from the very beginning. Having the exposure of life on a ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara and summers at her grandparent's home in Lake Almanor exposed her to many outdoor activities and environments. As a young child, she was always spotted outdoors either riding her bike, swimming, climbing trees or exploring trails.

Michelle is a competitive multi sport athlete with a passion for outdoor adventure sports. She competes in the multi sport discipline of Adventure Racing: trail running, kayaking, mountain and road biking, navigating, orienteering and ropes. She trains and races primarily to prove to herself and others that the only limits we have are those that live in the confines of our own minds. She is passionate about breaking through "barriers"; both self-imposed and those we perceive as real in our everyday lives.

The experience of living in a family prone to cancer has fueled her desire to make health and fitness a top priority in her life. Michelle has spent the past 20 years studying nutrition, fitness, wellness and personal growth to create a successful holistic system that educates and empowers you to live your best life. Her successful approach to recreating yourself lies in mastering the balance and attention needed to heal your four bodies: Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual.

With her innovative approach to health and fitness, she inspires you to step into the outdoors and transform your body using her successful outdoor training techniques that condition the body in a way no gym can. As one of the original pioneers of outdoor fitness, she has taken personal and group fitness training to a whole new level with her groundbreaking, resourceful training programs.

Michelle's certifications and qualifications offer you the very best, well rounded expertise to serve your needs. Her trainings and certifications include:

Locales Served

  1. Los Gatos
  2. Monte Sereno
  3. Saratoga
  4. Campbell
  5. San Jose
  6. Santa Clara