We are NYC based practitioners ready to take you on a journey of your personal transformation.

We believe in highlighting the strengths and inner resources of our clients that will help make the changes they want in their life sustainable. We acknowledge the uniqueness of you as an individual and your particular needs, providing the support that helps you thrive beyond your expectations.

Ready to embark? Something beautiful is about to happen.

 

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Amy Smith

Holistic Health Coach, IHHC, M.Ed

Amy Smith is a co-founder of em-body-ment, LLC. She is a certified holistic health coach and former personal trainer with master’s degrees in Education and Communication Design. Having lived and worked abroad on three different continents, Amy enjoys different cultures and backgrounds. She was the Senior Education Officer for Education Technology in Dubai before moving into the holistic well-being world. Her holistic approach has been formed by workshops and certifications including: the Institute of Integrative Nutrition Certified Holistic Health Coach, Reiki 1&2, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), The School of Practical Philosophy, Transcendental Meditation (TM), ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Sports Nutrition, The Science of Happiness, The HeartMath Experience, Crisis Text Line Certified Crisis Counselor. Amy pioneered her way into sports by catching and pitching on the boy’s baseball team at 8 years old. She eventually culminated her athletic career by playing professional women’s football and playing in the Dubai 7’s rugby tournament while living in the U.A.E. She now enjoys a gentler time exploring consciousness, the outdoors, whole foods, traveling, and continuously learning.

 
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Ozana Jurkovic

Core Energetics Practitioner, CCEP

Ozana Jurkovic is a co-founder of em-body-ment, LLC and a certified Core Energetics practitioner with master’s degrees in Business and Electrical Engineering. While having a successful career in the corporate world and with her own company, she discovered and pursued her present passion of holisitic mental and emotional well-being. After studying psychotherapy, she enrolled in a four-year program at the Institute of Core Energetics in NYC which marries psychotherapy with somatic work to release emotional and psychological stress and trauma. She has lived and worked in Croatia, Germany, and Belgium before moving to New York to follow her calling. Her workshops and certifications include body psychotherapy, crystal healing, tapping, and acupressure. Ozana was the rowing champion for Croatia while learning programming languages and creating computer programs, just for fun. She now enjoys exploring the natural world, consciousness, continuous learning, and design projects.

 

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

“My first experience was with em-body-ment was 7 years ago before it even existed. I was graduating high school, and desperate to lose weight and develop healthier habits before moving away to a new city to attend college. In the span of 6 months of working with Amy, I lost 60 pounds and never felt better in my life. I achieved the confidence and energy I was missing in high school, which ultimately carved out a healthier path for me in my collegiate career.

Fast forward to 2020, and I am now 25 and working in New York City. Throughout the past few years of transitioning to adulthood, both Amy and Ozana were always a call away whenever I was struggling mentally. While my nutrition and physical health was excellent, the emotionally stressors of the “real world” were building up. Knowing that they helped me succeed many times before, I attended the Catalyst for Change workshop to feel a sense of community as I focused on my mental health. Feeling the support from em-body-ment and the other workshop attendees allowed me to talk freely and openly about my struggles. Because the group was small, I didn’t feel embarrassed or anxious to have an open discourse with them. While every day is a small step towards progress, having the continuous support of others in a weekly environment was beneficial in helping guide me on my overall journey to holistic wellbeing.”

-Jared, New York, NY

“One of the transforming things about this pandemic is the consciousness about my body, mind, and energy. I´ve been struggling with being overweight since I was a baby, but only now, facing a tough period of more than 100 days indoors, I could understand the importance of being healthy mainly from the inside. The meditation meetings with Amy, Ozana and the group helped a lot! Taking care of ourselves can´t be divided in sectors, and the breathing, the calmness, and the support of these 30 minutes a day really made a difference. And my weight? Well, just lost 40 pounds and I don´t think I will get them back. Mens sana in corpore sano.”

-Marcia, Sau Paolo, Brazil

“From the very start, in working with Amy on my nutrition, health goals and overall well-being, she has made me feel as though I was more than a "Client". Her personal style, expertise and professional standards -- and her focus on how these are delivered to me -- sets her apart in a health marketplace that seems increasingly crowded and commoditized. She is passionate about what she does and is committed to my personal growth and success. She is more than a coach and trainer -- Amy is my advocate. And, even during those times when I find it challenging to believe in myself, she remains a believer in me. I cannot stress how important that is. She inspires me to do more than I was able to do on my own. For these reasons, I find working with Amy to be incredibly valuable. I cannot recommend her more highly or endorse her more sincerely.”

-Gregory, New York, NY

“It’s with great pleasure that I recommend Amy and the amazing leadership she’s been providing these past few months. This has been so important, especially considering the difficult times we’ve been going through. She really puts her heart out and helps us re-center and get grounded, while elevating our minds and thoughts through a beautiful path while meditating. Even though we met practically every day since the lockdown started, it has always been a different and soothing experience that helped me get through the day with more energy and lightness in my heart.”

-Patricia, Zagreb, HRV

"Amy is a calming, nurturing presence that exudes positive energy. When the rest of the world may be chaotic and frenzied, Amy is consistently balanced and centered which she effectively translates into her excellent work. If you are lucky enough to have the chance to work with Amy Smith, grab it!"

-Karen, Miami, FL

“Amy is awesome! She's truly on your side and will help in any possible way she can. She will quickly turn into your biggest cheerleader and help you find ways to achieve your goals.”

- Holly, Bethesda, MD

“If anyone can keep you motivated its Amy. She has great ideas and knowledge about being healthy and getting fit. I have no hesitation in recommending her she is a great person that really has your interest at heart.”

-Maureen, Durban, SA