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, CO, became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, and created an art and jewelry line inspired by nature called Driftwood Stone. Please visit www.PilatesExpanded.com for her offerings.