About Michelle

Eight shows a week. Dance calls by day, curtain up by night, and dinner at 11 pm if you're lucky. Musical theatre is one of the most physically and mentally demanding jobs there is, and most performers have to figure out how to fuel it on their own.

I'm Michelle, a sport and exercise nutritionist and PhD researcher at Northumbria University, and I help musical theatre performers eat in a way that supports the work: steady energy through long rehearsal days, strong voices and stamina on stage, and proper recovery afterwards. No fads, no guilt, and no pressure to look a certain way.

Why I do this

I've always been fascinated by the connection between what we eat and how we feel, move, and perform. That curiosity grew through my years studying sport and exercise science, and it became a passion during my MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. I realised how many people, athletes and performers among them, were pushing their bodies to the limit without anyone showing them how to fuel themselves. I recognised myself in many of them.

My own path hasn't been a straight line. I've balanced work, study and significant life changes, and I know what it feels like to be exhausted, overwhelmed or unsure where to start. That's why I work with empathy, realism and no judgement. Behind every goal is a person with a story, responsibilities, fears and hopes.

How I work

I combine evidence-informed practice with a humanistic coaching style. My research and training mean the advice is grounded in current science, and my approach means it fits your real life: touring digs without a kitchen, late finishes, matinee days, audition season. Together we build habits that survive a show schedule, not just a quiet week.

Sessions are held online, so we can work around your timetable wherever you're based.

Who I work with

Most of my clients are musical theatre performers, from drama school students to professionals on long runs and tours. I also support dancers, athletes and anyone who wants more energy and consistency. If you have a demanding schedule and want support that respects who you are, you're welcome here.

My philosophy

Nutrition should empower, not overwhelm. Everyone deserves support that honours their experience, ambitions, and humanity.

Ready to start?

Book an introductory call and tell me about your week. We'll talk through what you need and which package suits you best.