Meet The Owner!
How it started…
In 2015, Emily Coderre took her first spin class, reluctantly dragged there by her parents. However, she quickly fell in love with group fitness and knew that one day, all eyes would be on her as an instructor. In 2017, she made that dream a reality by becoming a spin instructor at the UMass Amherst Rec Center, marking the beginning of her teaching journey.
After earning her Master of Public Health in Community Health Education from UMass, Emily continued teaching spin wherever life took her. In 2019, she started as a sales representative and was later promoted to assistant manager at a local Club Pilates. It was there that she discovered her passion for Pilates. She never missed an opportunity to arrive early for her shifts and join a class, with plans to get certified and teach at the studio. However, when the pandemic hit, those plans were put on hold. By the time the studio offered teacher training, Emily had moved and was no longer working there.
In 2022, Emily became certified as a Group Fitness Instructor and began teaching strength classes along with her spin classes as well at her local YMCA, where she still works as a substitute for multiple fitness modalities.
In 2024, Emily seized the opportunity to become mat Pilates certified. She holds her mat certification through Polestar Pilates and is certified through the NPCP-PMC (National Pilates Certification Program – Pilates Mat Certification) and reformer certification through Balanced Body. Emily is currently in training for her comprehensive Pilates instructor certification through Balanced Body, which includes Mat, Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chair, and Ladder Barrel. Emily has experience teaching both in-person Reformer and Mat Pilates, and she’s excited to bring that expertise directly to your laptop or phone—so you can practice whenever it suits you! She is fortunate to be mentored by Liv Nurmi (owner of Boston Body Pilates Waterfront and Master Instructor at Balanced Body), Mora Babineau (Co-owner of Studio 47 and Master Instructor at Balanced Body), and Elizabeth O’Rourke (Co-owner of Studio 47). With their combined 50+ years of experience, they continue to guide Emily’s growth as a well-rounded and knowledgeable Pilates instructor.
Fun Facts About Emily!
Proud Mom to Three Furbabies!
She’s a proud pet mom to three furbabies— Mittens the cat, Tucker the cockapoo, and Bo the guinea pig.
Great Skin for Ink!
Her tattoo artist says she has great skin for ink—thanks to her dedication to staying hydrated!
Reality TV Enthusiast!
She’s a reality TV fan—especially hooked on MTV’s The Challenge and too many Bravo shows to name!
Podcast Host!
She’s the host of the Working Within Wellness podcast, where she shares inspiration for living a balanced, healthy life.
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