Growing up always playing a sport, whether volleyball, basketball, soccer, or running track, Emily realized at an early age how important exercise was for an optimal quality of life. After going through a few injuries related to sports herself, she became very aware of how vital a good coach can be to someone’s physical health and wellbeing, and knew at that time that this was something she wanted to pursue professionally.

Emily went to college on a volleyball scholarship, and began working as a fitness instructor before graduation. She worked mainly with the middle-aged general population and saw that a good percentage of people had some sort of an injury or movement insufficiency that she wanted to better be able to help. When she became a massage therapist, she was able to help clients at the gym through their injuries, allowing them to recover more quickly from their workouts. Always curious and wanting to learn more, she attended a Fascial Stretch Therapy course and many other courses that enabled her to help people move even better and feel great. Emily believes that physical activity is one of the most important things an individual can do for their health and longevity.

Outside of the gym, Emily loves listening to fitness-related podcasts, reading, and always learning more to help her clients. She also enjoys listening to live music, being with friends and family, fishing and gigging, and playing sand volleyball.

• BS, Exercise Science, Lindenwood University
• Certified, Strength Coach, NSCA
• Licensed, Massage Therapist