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About
One of the key reasons clients choose to work with me is my relentless commitment to growth. I’m never content with “good enough”—I’m meticulous in my approach and constantly expanding my knowledge to provide the highest level of coaching possible.
What truly sets me apart in an oversaturated industry is my ability to connect with and train individuals from all walks of life—seniors, people with neurological conditions, professional athletes, youth athletes, and everyone in between.
My coaching style blends education and empowerment with a lighthearted, personable energy that makes training both effective and enjoyable.
The most rewarding part of my work is witnessing the transformation—seeing clients break barriers, hit new personal records, erase self-doubt, and elevate their quality of life. Helping someone step into a stronger, healthier, more mindful version of themselves is why I love what I do ❤️
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 51 times
8 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
18 years in business
Business hours
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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Event to prep for
Fitness goals
Lose weight
Get toned
Build muscle
Gain flexibility
Client age
Younger than 18
18 - 22 years old
23 - 30 years old
31 - 40 years old
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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31 reviews
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Prabhjot S.
Mar 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Me and my sister love working out with Mikael! He’s really good at what he does and you won’t regret working with him as a trainer. He keeps our workouts varied and challenging and gives good suggestions and support!
Personal Training
Amy R.
Feb 27, 2026
I went to Mika in constant pain from too much sitting. I wasn’t just looking for a trainer — I needed someone who understood what was going wrong and how to fix it. That’s exactly what I found. Mika’s workouts addressed my concerns and my pain has not come back. What sets Mika apart is his depth of knowledge and curiosity. He knows training inside and out, keeps workouts challenging and fun, and delivers real results. He trains my son too and is fantastic with him - patient, motivating, and knows exactly how to push in the right way. If you’re in pain or just want real results, call Mika. He’s the real deal.
Ronald B.
Mar 13, 2026
Mika is the absolute real deal. I have been working with him for years. He saw me through my stroke, lower back weakness and pain, and various other issues, and he literally makes me a better person. His knowledge of the human body is matched by his enthusiasm to help you get better and to keep you fit. Do yourself a favor. Go to Hack my Health. You'll feel so much better because you did.
Claudia D.
Jul 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Mika has been a great experience for my 14 years old son! I looked on this app when my son was interested in learning how to properly use the machines at the gym and get some guidance from a professional. Mika is professional, on time, super friendly and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend his services! We look forward to working with him in the future!
Personal Training
Johna H.
Feb 24, 2026
It is has been a blessing working with Mika. I’m 74 years old and I’ve had chronic back pain for the majority of my life and within six months Mika was able to alleviate 70% of it through corrective exercise. I couldn’t recommend him more!!
Credentials
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Mikael Rivera
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
1 on 1 training
Sessions are $50
*included
Red light therapy
Manual muscle manipulation
NormaTec air compression therapy
Passive stretching
CRAC stretching
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First we go through a screening process by which I am able to get a better understanding of you & your goals. It is also a way to help me identify any issues that may affect a health-related intervention. For example, barriers such as scheduling, lack of motivation & lack of social support can all be problematic when trying to adhere to an exercise program.
There is also an assessment process where I gather adequate data to formulate a diagnosis. We would fill out a sheet detailing medical history, past injuries, surgeries & discuss them all. There is also an assessment portion which consists of gathering objective information such as blood pressure, scale weight, body fat percentage, BMI, circumference measurements (for some, not all), & movement assessments assessing malalignments & compensatory movement patterns. Once all necessary information has been gathered, the prescription can be put together.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT), a corrective exercise specialist (NASM-CES), a women's fitness specialist (NASM-WFS), a performance enhancement specialist (NASM-PES), a fitness nutrition specialist (NASM-FNS), a behavior change specialist (NASM-BCS), a weight loss specialist (NASM-WLS),a youth exercise specialist (NASM-YES) and a senior fitness specialist (NASM-SFS) . NASM requires their students to maintain a certain number of continuing education units in order to keep their credentials. On the NASM website there is also a certification verification tool to see whether or not the person you're dealing with is currently up to date with their certifications. My full name is Mikael Rivera. Just google NASM credential validation.
