TESTIMONIALS
I always looked forward to Pilates with Emily! She is encouraging, supportive, and moreover so fun to work with. She prepared for our sessions, tracked my progress, and helped me to build confidence. I now move through my day with less pain and better posture, core strength, and body awareness.
- Ashley (private pilates client)
I have always had back pain. I moved to the states from Brazil and haven't found the right PT yet, but started taking Emily's pilates classes. Only 4 weeks in, my back pain lessened so much! I started taking it seriously and now take her pilates and Myobility® class and my back pain is gone!
- Sam (Crunch W. 38th)
Emily is prompt, attentive, friendly, encouraging, well-trained, articulate, accommodating, and willing to adapt her standard routines to better suit my particular issues. I am very pleased so far, and have scheduled future appointments with her
- Marcia (private pilates client)
I hate exercise. Emily challenges me to work harder, but does not push to the point that I want to quit - which I've observes with some trainers/teachers. I've worked with her weekly for just under 3 years now.
- Monique (private pilates client)
Emily is absolutely the best! She is experienced, attentive, thoughtful, and kind. She has an extremely positive and helpful attitude. She makes adjustments to the exercises as needed. She is prompt, dependable and professional. You could not ask for more in a private Pilates instructor. I would recommend her to anyone.
- Hedwig (private pilates client)
Emily is fantastic. She encourages me to do my best. I enjoy the workout and working with her.
- Pamela (private pilates client)
Emily's pilates classes are both challenging and fun. She gives instruction and encouragement in a way that motivates me to work harder, while still maintaining my form. Emily is attentive and quick to point out any issues with form, which helps me get a better workout and prevents injury. She knows just how to push her students to the next level - I'm always surprised to find I can do just a little bit more than I believe I can, and because of Emily, I'm able to work my body even harder than before. On top of all of that, Emily is super sweet and very fun, making her pilates class seem more like a good time versus a boring workout.
- Jewlie W. (Crunch, E 34th)
Emily's class is thorough but gentle. If you're looking for a chill workout that's still challenging this is it! Love her focus and patience. Also I woke up the next day to visibly flatter abs.
- Laura O. (Crunch, W 23rd)
Emily is a fantastic trainer. When we started our one on one session she immediately asked me if I had any ailments or injuries to work around, and throughout the workout she constantly checked in. Once we began, I was really impressed with how knowledgeable she was, and how her exercises immediately targeted all my weaknesses, in the best way. She was extremely attentive throughout our session, never letting me fall out of alignment, and that helped hone my own attentiveness to my body. I couldn't recommend Emily more highly, and look forward to training with her again.
- Xan R. (private pilates client)
"Emily is the best! I started doing Pilates with her about 6 months ago! She is very focused and I feel so much better since I started working with her! I highly recommend her!"
- Louise B. (private pilates client)
Emily's voice and musical playlist were a perfect calming balance to an intense workout. Emily knew what she was talking about and gave equal attention to everyone in the class. I had a great time, and felt worked out after!
- Kevin N. (Crunch, W 23rd)
I went to Emily's Pilates class and had a great time. She really pushed you but was very encouraging about it. She was also good at making small physical adjustments without being awkward about it. I would definitely recommend her and the class.
- Glenn P. (Crunch, W 23rd)
Emily was a joy to work with. She is knowledgeable, punctual, and encouraging. I would recommend her and I look forward to working with her in the future. Thanks!
- Jowhara A. (private pilates client)
I have never been a good dancer, and suffering from dyslexia, felt spastic in any dance class I ever attempted to take. When I stepped into Emily's Zumba class, I was nervous but to my shock and amazement, I wasn't so awful. I could follow along and also got a great cardio workout. Emily's music, pacing and sequencing made so much sense that I felt like a dancer. Here I was in my 40's and finally dancing. I look forward every Sunday to Zumba with Emily. She is the best.
- Nancy E. (Crunch, Union Square)
Fun, energetic, and inspiring are the words I use to describe my Zumba instructor, Emily Stokes. My 22 year old daughter and I discovered Emily about a year and a half ago and have been part of her fan club ever since. Emily’s routines are fun yet effective for people of all fitness levels. Her easy to follow dance routines give you a full workout while making you feel like you are part of a dance video. I say “Oh No…” when we are up to our last routine. I am just having so much fun I don’t want it to end. How often have you said that during a workout?
- Denise R. (Crunch, Union Square)
