About Me
MEET EMMA
As a former competitive skier, I fell in love with the focused nature of Pilates. Now, I am devoted to helping my students more deeply understand their bodies so they are able to correct faulty movement patterns and build functional strength through the classical Pilates method.
My systematic approach to Pilates was developed through years of study. Once completing my B.S. in Exercise Physiology at West Virginia University, I completed four comprehensive certifications in both classical and contemporary Pilates. I believe that understanding and adapting the techniques of each allows me to better connect with and address my students’ needs. So that I best serve my students, I regularly participate in continuing education workshops and private lessons with other master instructors.
I continue to practice, learn, teach, and specialize in classical Pilates, a distinct style that aims to adhere as closely as possible to the exercises, sequences, and intentions of the system’s creator, Joseph Pilates. My passion for this method was forever cemented when, after suffering a debilitating back injury, I learned firsthand its restorative power. This system of exercises allowed a safe, targeted, and methodical recovery. It is my goal to bring these benefits to each of my student’s so they become the strongest versions of themselves.
Beyond Pilates, I am a certified yoga instructor and practitioner, an avid skier, cyclist, pianist, reader, traveler, and lover of rescue dogs.


TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
PILATES
Certified Pilates Instructor
Balanced Body Comprehensive Certification
Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification
Karen Frischmann Classical Progressions
Kathi Ross-Nash Pilates Professional Advanced Teacher Training
Fusion Pilates Pre + Postnatal Certification
YOGA
Certified Yoga
Instructor
Charleston Power Yoga (200 hours)
The Baptiste Institute (100 hours)
Gioconda Parker Yin Yoga (20 hours)
PERSONAL TRAINING
Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise
Certified Personal Trainer
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
B.S. in Exercise Physiology
West Virginia University
College of Medicine
