Hello, I'm Emily, the founder of Emily Stanley Wellness.
I hold a Master's in Occupational Therapy and an additional Master's in Integrative Medicine with a nutrition focus from George Washington University. I approach patient care holistically, considering the interconnected aspects of physical and mental well-being—including the psychological, nervous, gastrointestinal, hormonal, and musculoskeletal systems—along with the broader context of your life.
I have a special interest in perimenopause and menopause, particularly how hormonal shifts impact women’s health. Hormonal health and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) were a formative part of my integrative medicine training and continue to shape my work. I support women from their 20s through their 50s and beyond—helping them build strength, resilience, and pelvic floor awareness through every season of life.
With certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and a background in weightlifting, I emphasize smart, individualized training that supports core and pelvic health. Women benefit from training that reflects our physiology, and exercise should feel empowering—not something to fear. After two kids and my own pelvic floor challenges, I’ve found that intentional movement not only resolves symptoms but builds lasting strength and confidence.
Pelvic Health Coursework
Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Pelvic Floor Therapy Level 1
Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Breathing and the Diaphragm
Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Pregnancy and Postpartum
Considerations for High Intensity Athletics
Colorectal-Manual Assessment & Treatment Techniques (Cr-MATT)
The Institute for Birth Healing: Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body
The Institute for Birth Healing: Holistic Treatment of the Pregnant Body
OT Elevate: The Biopsychosocial Approach to Colorectal Conditions (Lindsey Vestal MS/OTR/L, The Functional Pelvis)
Core Exercise Solutions: Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist 2.0
Postural Restoration Institute: Pelvis Restoration
John F. Barns Myofascial Release Seminar: MFR l
John F. Barns Myofascial Release Seminar: MFR ll
Certifications
Pregnancy / Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist