Every Body Deserves Thoughtful Support
Movement should not feel like punishment, intimidation, or something reserved for people who are already fit. Balanced by EM was created to help clients feel supported, capable, and confident while building strength and movement skills that carry into everyday life.
Emily Morrison
Clinical Pilates, Signature Pilates
Meet Emily
Studio Owner/Operator Pilates PractitionerIf you had told me years ago that I’d one day own a Pilates studio, I probably would have laughed.
After moving from Ontario to Nova Scotia after meeting and immediately falling in love with my now husband, I was starting over in every way. With him working away at times, I needed something that was just for me, a place to feel grounded, stronger, and more like myself. That’s when I discovered Pilates.
What started as a class on my calendar quickly became something I genuinely looked forward to. It wasn’t just the movement, it was the supportive environment, the encouragement from instructors and peers, and the small victories I could see and feel. It helped ease aches, reduce stress, improve my posture and mobility, and gave me confidence in my mind, and body again.
My husband saw how much Pilates had changed my life and encouraged me to share that passion with the community. With his unwavering support, Balanced by EM Pilates & Recovery was born. My goal is to create the same kind of supportive, empowering environment where every client can feel seen, guided, and motivated to reach their personal goals, whatever that looks like for them.
I’ve spent over 8 years coaching gymnastics, working with all ages, skill levels from beginners to competitive athletes, learning how to adapt movement, celebrate progress, and help people feel capable. I’ve also pursued extensive training in Pilates, pain and injury rehabilitation, and medical exercise, and I’m continually learning and growing to provide the highest level of care and knowledge for my clients.
Over the years, I’ve integrated all of this learning into my own signature programs, designed to help clients safely progress, achieve their goals, and feel confident in their bodies, whether that means recovering from injury, improving mobility, building strength, or simply finding a practice that makes them feel better every day.
Whether you join us for Clinical Pilates, Signature Pilates, recovery services, or private instruction, my hope is that you leave feeling stronger, more confident, and supported in your journey toward wellness and balance.
Education, Certifications & Experience NEU Pilates Mat Certification NEU Pilates Reformer Certification NEU Pilates Anatomy Certification NEU Pilates Pain, Injury & Rehabilitation Certification Medical Exercise Specialist (METI) — Currently Completing Certified Level 1 Gymnastics Coach 8+ Years Coaching Gymnastics (Recreational & Competitive) Ongoing Continuing Education in Clinical Pilates, Rehabilitation, Corrective Exercise, and Movement Therapy
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Signature Pilates
At Balanced by EM Pilates & Recovery, our Signature Pilates sessions are designed to help you move, feel, and perform at your best. Whether your goal is building strength, improving flexibility, enhancing posture, increasing core stability, or elevating athletic performance, each session is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Using a combination of reformer and mat-based Pilates, you’ll experience challenging yet supportive movement designed to build confidence, improve body awareness, and create lasting results. From beginners to experienced movers and athletes, Signature Pilates offers a personalized approach to whole-body wellness and performance.
Ideal for: Strength building, flexibility, posture improvement, athletic performance, general fitness, stress reduction, and overall wellness.
Emily Morrison
Book NowClinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates is a specialized form of Pilates designed to support individuals experiencing pain, injury, mobility limitations, postural concerns, or those returning to exercise after illness, surgery, or rehabilitation. Through personalized assessment and evidence-informed movement programming, sessions focus on improving strength, mobility, stability, balance, posture, and overall function.
Each program is tailored to your unique needs, abilities, and goals, providing a safe and supportive environment to help you move with greater confidence and ease. Clinical Pilates bridges the gap between rehabilitation and independent exercise, helping clients build resilience and improve quality of life through purposeful movement.
Ideal for: Chronic pain, injury recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, arthritis, mobility limitations, balance concerns, postural dysfunction, and individuals seeking guided, therapeutic exercise.
Emily Morrison
Book NowStretch Therapy
A personalized one-on-one session designed to improve flexibility, mobility, joint range of motion, and overall movement quality. Through guided stretching, mobility techniques, and movement education, sessions are tailored to your body’s unique needs and goals.
Whether you’re feeling tight from daily life, recovering from physical activity, experiencing mobility limitations, or simply looking to move more comfortably, Stretch Therapy can help improve how your body feels and functions.
Benefits
✓ Improved flexibility
✓ Increased range of motion
✓ Reduced muscle tension
✓ Improved posture
✓ Enhanced athletic performance
✓ Better movement quality
✓ Support for injury prevention and recovery
✓ Reduced stiffness and discomfort
Ideal For Desk workers Athletes Active adults Chronic tightness Limited mobility Recovery support
