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 a 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 video blog of various Pilates-inspired exercise innovations, and 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 machine that folds down from the wall. Please visit www.PilatesExpanded.com for her offerings.