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About Our Team

Generations of women dedicated to wellness

E-Motion Fitness staff photo picturing five women

E-Motion Fitness was started by women, for women.

Every member of the E-Motion team is focused on helping you
look better, feel better, and live better.

E-Motion Fitness staff member Joya

Co-Founder Joya Whittington

  • Carbondale native
  • Three-time National Junior College Athletic Association Coach of the Year for Lackawanna College women’s basketball
  • Bachelor’s and master’s degree from Seton Hill University

Certifications

  • American muscle and fitness strength and conditioning certification
  • Functional Training Institutes Certificate of Completion in areas including:
    • Fundamentals of Battling Ropes Training
    • Fundamentals of Mobility and Foundations
    • Fundamentals of Sandbag training
    • Kettlebell Level 1 and 2
    • Level 1 and 2 Suspended Fitness training
E-Motion Fitness staff member Ashley

Co-Founder Ashley Whittington

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Mansfield University
  • Former registered nurse for 11 years, including eight years of emergency department experience
  • Previous Peace Corps volunteer and community health educator in Peru
  • Home birthing and extended breastfeeding advocate
E-Motion Fitness staff member Chrissy

Coach Chrissy Escott

  • Client turned coach!
  • Associate degree from Keystone College
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from Marywood University

Certifications

  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Certified Personal Trainer

Prior Coaching Experience

  • Swim instructor, lifeguard, arthritis instructor, and aquatic Zumba
  • Group fitness instruction in Zumba, Drums Alive, and Punk Rope
E-Motion Fitness staff member Marina

Food and Beverage Director Marina Whittington

  • Joya’s mom
  • 25-year hospitality and culinary expert
  • Former owner and head chef at the legendary Ben-Mar Restaurant in Carbondale
  • Responsible for all of our E-Motion Fit Fuel healthy menu items
  • Serv-Safe Certification
E-Motion staff member Jan

Shake Bar Barista Jan Calzola

  • The newest member of the E-Motion team!
E-Motion Fitness staff member Sadie

Shake Bar Barista Sadie Gardus

  • 2024 graduate of Carbondale Area High School
  • Attending Lackawanna College
  • Future goals include becoming a physical therapist