Testimonials
“Emily is truly gifted in teaching clients with complex injuries how to identify movement dysfunctions and integrate new healthier ways of moving.”
— Caroline Boucier
Andre Schwegler
“I originally signed up with Emily for a consultation and a set of personal sessions to help me overcome a shoulder injury, which was in a vulnerable condition and gradually freezing up, causing me to compromise in most of my sports. Emily’s assessment and the exercise routines she put together for me were spot on and it took less time and effort than I expected for my shoulder to improve significantly. Emily identified a number of other imbalances and compensations that could use some attention, and this led me to join her Move Well Move Better classes. MWMB is all about functional movement. As a 64 year old that still goes for it in a variety of sports, I have come to realize that improving functional movement is probably the most important factor to continuing to perform at a high level and enjoying an adventurous lifestyle. Most everyone knows that flexibility is a key to staying youthful and injury-free but MWMB takes this to another level, where flexibility and core strength are combined with the correct movement of muscle groups through their full range of motion. Classes are challenging and a lot of fun, with great music in the background. Every class is a different set of movements and you get to focus on your own body and improve with every class. It’s almost another sport in its own right. The result is a whole body that moves more fully and comfortably. Like a younger person. What more can an older person ask for?”
Patrick Curry
“I have worked with Emily for over a year. The progress I have made in my fitness level is way beyond my expectations. Emily's commitment to stability and flexibility as the pathway to increased strength and agility has changed how I view "working out" and provided benefits that not only enhance my sports performance but also improved my overall wellness and quality of life! Oh yeah, Emily is fun, too!”
Erik Wardell
“Working with Emily has been one of the best things I've done for my physical well-being. She has helped me overcome some less than ideal movement patterns and get me back to doing some of the activities I love without pain!”
“Working with Emily has been one of the best things I've done for my physical well-being. ”
— Erik Wadell
Donna Lee Humble
“Emily has an expert eye and keen insight when it comes to your body. Her approach was like a new language for me at first. In the past I just barreled through my workouts and didn't listen to my body at all. Now I am able to tune-in in a way that produces more strength and alignment which produces better results. My philosophy is 'be gentle with yourself' and Emily helped me to deepen that practice by helping me to slow down and become conscious of my movement. It all makes so much sense now! Thank you, Emily, for your tender loving care.”
Lisa Smith
“Emily is wise beyond her years! I came to Emily through a friend and then her yoga class. After two yoga sessions it was clear that she had so much more to offer. This led me to a personalized session where I was seeking guidance on refining body- alignment in meditation and intention setting. What I came away with was a new approach and renewed inspiration. In 30 years of personal work I’ve met few guides that have a “toolbox” the size of Emily’s. That toolbox has been built over years of being a student herself and she shares her tools so graciously. I felt nurtured, comforted, challenged and guided in a way that was very much about my true self …and no one else’s. I truly appreciated that our conversations were all steeped in reality and practicality with an emphasis on lightness and fun! Carbondale has a real gem in Emily”
Claudia
“Emily’s work is exceptional. Combining her deep, intuitive knowledge about how bodies work best, she coaxes remarkable results from everyone she works with. Recovering from a knee replacement and 3 years of relative inactivity, I was having problems with injuries. No more injuries with Emily. Her work is inspired. Emily pays the highest quality attention to how bodies move in space and guides me to integrate movement. She’s a wonderful guide/teacher in my journey to wholeness. Combine this with a light sense of humor, a joyful presence and great music.”
“I was able to increase movement where I was stuck and stabilize where I was vulnerable.”
— Seth Brown
Seth Brown
“I was able to improve my whole posture from the arches of my feet up to how I hold my head. I was able to increase movement where I was stuck and stabilize where I was vulnerable. Perhaps more interesting, I found I preferred the postural work to the weightlifting and it served me much better in my day-to-day feeling of fitness and integrity in my body. Emily is a rare combination of East and West, bringing both a Yoga background and the Western FMS approach. These two combine very well in a practice that is as fun as it is physically beneficial, though much of the fun derives from Emily's spirit and sense of humor.”
Kate Collins
“I was so grateful for our work together as I pedaled past some other racers--and ran more than I walked--on the Outdoor Divas Triathlon course. It was the culmination of 12 weeks of training that started with your gentle coaching and movement therapy in the Restore & Connect program that you authored. It was a game-changer for me. I'm feeling like an athlete again, and it's so incredibly empowering! Thank you.”
Holly Richardson
“Emily and I have been early morning running partners for a number of years. Over the many miles we have shared, often under the setting stars and rising sun, she has shared her empathetic listening skills and astute observations with me. She has offered me specific exercises and tools so that I move in a healthier way. She strives to be kind, honest, gentle and helpful. She is passionate about movement and is constantly evolving her practice so she can better serve others on a daily basis. She is a treasured teacher and friend.”
Caroline Boucier, Physical Therapist
“Working as a P.T. in a bustling physical therapy clinic with high level athletes I was lucky to have the opportunity to share clients with Emily White, a uniquely talented trainer. Emily is truly gifted in teaching clients with complex injuries how to identify movement dysfunctions and integrate new healthier ways of moving. I confidently handed my patients over to her, knowing she would patiently and skillfully guide them out of frustration and pain to a place of stability, balance and strength.”
Pat Wanner
“I have worked with Emily for over 2 years in a yoga classes and most recently she helped me one on one to overcome pain from old injuries and a major surgery. She really watched how I was using my body and where I was overcompensating in areas and helped me to break my old movement patterns. She designed a program specific to my body and now I can enjoy all my activities pain free and now understand what I need to do if the pain returns. Emily helped me to understand what my body needed and to move with intention and attention. She really understands the anatomy of the body from her training in yoga and physical therapy. I think anyone could benefit from working with Emily - she is knowledgeable, kind, patient and understanding and really loves her work! Thanks to Emily - I now have fun doing my sports again!”
“Emily helped me to understand what my body needed and to move with intention and attention”
— Pat Wanner
Pat Bingham
“Emily is a natural teacher. She meets you where you are without judgement. She is teaching me to be strong from the inside out.”
Carla Reed
“Emily is a dedicated and motivating teacher who has helped me become free of back pain and feel strong again after a back injury. Emily was very patient, compassionate, positive and upbeat. She encouraged and challenged me to work hard and praised me for even the slightest gain in strength and balance. Emily is a true professional in the field of fitness and personal training..”
Geneviève Joëlle Villamizar
“Engaging with Emily and her work changed the trajectory of a significant, year-long injury for me. I originally tried to push through impingement and inflammation, setting myself up for a total blowout. With that, I lost my sport and everything it held for me - my happy place, physical release, stress management, purpose. Most critically? My sense of self. Each session with Emily re-grounded me in the wonder that is my body, breaking through the layers of negative messaging I'd accumulated through months of limitation. In addition to skill, Emily is a guide, communicating concepts in a deeply felt way that move you towards living and moving in the body with pleasure and reverence again. This was a new experience for me - empowerment in managing injury and healing. I'm eager to be running those sinuous dirt ribbons again, come summer”
Valerie Gilliam
“Emily White is a practitioner that teaches from a place in her heart. As a yoga instructor and a personal trainer, Emily works to awaken self-awareness in order to provide practical solutions to enhance one’s physical being. Emily is an intuitive teacher and has helped me to overcome physical distress from an old injury as well as being a gentle guide to quiet the mind and invite peacefulness. Emily’s in depth knowledge of anatomy pulls everything together instilling confidence in her abilities to help me work towards becoming my best self, both physically and mentally.”
Kasia Martin
I first realized Emily’s gift when my husband listened to her. This isn’t a small feat. She has a way of understanding and explaining that is hard to find. Her ability to pinpoint an issue and identify the cause is remarkable. She knows the body, understands movement and listens intently to understand you. From there, she can break down exactly “what" and “why" and help you move towards healing. She is patient, kind and incredibly passionate about her work. I seek her advice often. From healing to yoga to her “FUNdamentals” strengthening class - her guiding input will change the way you move. I can’t say enough about Emily!.”