Our mission
To help people move better, feel stronger, and live with more clarity, energy, and confidence by combining physical health, mental resilience, and real-life strategies that actually stick.
About Us
Who We Are
Functional Human was built by Felipe Modenese and Michelle Motta, a husband-and-wife team with a shared mission: to help people feel better in their bodies, calm their minds, and live more fully.
Felipe is a licensed Occupational Therapist and ergonomics specialist who’s spent years helping people move better, age stronger, and take pressure off their bodies. Michelle is a certified Life Coach and Meditation Teacher who supports emotional resilience, mindset shifts, and stress relief with down-to-earth tools anyone can use.
Together, we bring the full picture. Physical. Mental. Emotional. Practical. And we keep it real, simple, and focused on results that last.
Our Story
We started Functional Human because we were tired of watching people struggle with the same things: nagging pain, burnout, low energy, poor posture, scattered routines, and a general feeling of being stuck.
The truth is, it’s not just about pain or stress or lack of time. It’s how all of it stacks up and chips away at your confidence, your health, and your quality of life.
We knew there had to be a better way. So we asked ourselves:
What if we created one program that tackled it all?
Movement. Mindset. Recovery. Habits. Real-life functionality. Not in pieces, but as a whole.
That’s how Functional Human came to life.
We built a structured program that gives you what most others miss:
A real plan
A supportive team
And simple, effective tools that actually fit into your life
Our signature 12-week experience is built to help people move with less pain, boost energy, improve posture and focus, and feel more grounded and capable in their day-to-day life.
We’re starting locally in Sarasota and Venice, Florida, with a special focus on adults 45 and up, snowbirds, and retirees who are ready to invest in their wellness and finally feel good again. Our free summer program is our way of giving back and inviting the community to get a taste of what we do.
At Functional Human, we believe when your body works better and your mind is clear, everything changes. You become more present. More capable. More yourself.
This is more than a wellness class. It’s a reset button.
We’re here to help you get back to what matters most.
One functional human at a time.
