Emily Black heads the Equipment Pilates program at Sanctuary. She is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and is STOTT Pilates certified. Other certifications include a Mat Pilates Certification from the Physical Mind Institute and a Total Barre certification from Merrithew, as well as a teacher training certification in Ashtanga Yoga. Some of her specialties include Pre and Post Natal Pilates, Pilates for Golf, Scoliosis Programming, Pilates Athletic Conditioning, and Myofascial Release.
Personal attention is especially important in Pilates practice. Proper form and alignment are crucial. Whether working with Emily in a one-on-one session, or in one of her Group Equipment Pilates classes, Emily’s students get the benefit of her close attention and individualized feedback. She doesn’t miss a thing! Students can expect to develop greater core strength, wider range of motion and greater flexibility, among many other benefits.
“Not everybody has the same body. This technique and equipment is so versatile and low impact, it’s effective for pretty much everyone – whether you’re 20 or 80, recovering for an injury or training as a top athlete.”