Eme grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and did competitive gymnastics through college. She earned a BS in Kinesiology from Bowling Green State University and certification through the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as an MS in Exercise Physiology from The University of Illinois, Chicago. In 2002 she was certified in Pilates through The PhysicalMind Institute and opened Pilates PLUS Cross-Training Studio in Chicago, which she sold after 12 years. Eme has a ‘Pilates Expanded’ YouTube channel of various Pilates-inspired exercise innovations and also authored a series of books titled 'Pilates Expanded' which are available on Amazon. In 2015 Eme moved to Aspen/Snowmass, CO, became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, and created an art and jewelry line inspired by nature called 'Driftwood Stone.' She also invented and patented a multi-purpose, space-saving ‘Pilates Unfold’ machine that stores and folds down from the wall. In 2024 Eme published her debut adventure fiction novel: ‘The Roaring,’ as well as a coffee table book titled ‘Aspen Saturday Market.’ Please visit www.PilatesExpanded.com for her complete offerings.