Lauren Birkel

Lauren holds many roles at Orange Shoe Personal Fitness:  Personal Trainer, Boot Camp Academy Instructor, Owner and VP of Operations.  Lauren came to Orange Shoe first as a trainer in 2006. She opened her first franchise location in 2008--bringing the studio to capacity within 12 months--then a year later purchased a second studio.  Lauren earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then graduated from the University of Denver with a Masters in Social Work. Her background in social work practice provides her with a strengths-based, client-centered, systems approach that allows her to be a skillful observer and listener to adapt and respond to business, team and client needs--whether that's at the studio or corporate level. Lauren is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USA Triathlon certified coach.  In her spare time, Lauren is a competitive triathlete, landing on the World Championship stage three times to date, most recently at the 2011 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.  Lauren has always loved adventure and being outdoors.  Lauren's most recent excitement comes from her most important job: mom to her daughter and twin boys.  Now more than ever she values the benefits of pursuing a healthy, active lifestyle. 

Lauren is committed to helping individuals reach their health and fitness goals while balancing the many other demands of personal and professional life.

 "I believe a healthy body and healthy spirit go hand in hand. Life is not merely about being alive, but being well. I am excited to work with you to create a holistic and mindful plan to help you reach your goals - to see you thrive!"