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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.  

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

PILATES
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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
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Certified Yoga

Instructor

 

Charleston Power Yoga (200 hours)
The Baptiste Institute (100 hours)
Gioconda Parker Yin Yoga (20 hours)

PERSONAL TRAINING
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Certified Personal Trainer

 

American Council on Exercise

Certified Personal Trainer

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
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B.S. in Exercise Physiology

 

West Virginia University

College of Medicine

Client Testimonial

"Emma has played such an important role in my Pilates journey. I’ve practiced Pilates with her for five years, and it’s the only exercise I’ve stuck with for this long! She helped me develop a deeper appreciation for classical Pilates and taught me so much about longevity and lifelong movement. That perspective has been truly life-changing for me, and I’m so grateful to have Emma as my instructor."

 

Nina

Age 33

 

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READY TO GET STARTED?

If you think I can help you reach your fitness goals, I’d love to hear from you.

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