About Emily

Emily Knieriem was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska and started dancing at the age of 3. After dancing competitively for 10 years, she decided to take her education to the next level and graduated from The University of the Arts with a BFA in Dance in 2018. She made her way to NYC and has performed in a variety of works in film, music videos, live performances, and at venues such as Madison Square Garden and Terminal 5. Her passion for movement has evolved to  fitness career and led her to become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Pre/Postnatal, and Pilates Full Apparatus Certified Instructor from the Kane School. She is passionate about the importance of cross-training and strives to help others connect to their bodies in a safe, supportive, and authentic environment.

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Emily's training style is informed by multiple modalities and will be tailored to each individual's needs. She has worked with clients ranging from ages 16-80 and is able to  help those in pain, working through injury, or provide a challenging workout. She believes that fitness should not only be fun, but it is a collaboration between client and coach.