About Emily

Grounded in movement, science and genuine care

Emily Smola is a licensed massage therapist in Fairbanks who blends deep connective tissue work with a trainer’s eye for how bodies move.

Emily Smola

LMT, CPT, MLD-C, CNC, RYT 200
(RYT is expired, but the knowledge is not)

Massage that meets you where you are

With a background in personal training from NASM and a psychology degree from UAF, I sought to deepen my understanding of the body-mind connection by furthering my education in massage at the Sedona School of Massage in 2020.

Through a foundation in kinesiology and physiology, I enjoy helping people increase function, ease muscular discomfort and feel empowered about their journey to create a stronger sense of body and muscular awareness.

My preferred modality is primarily deep connective tissue with dabs of active-isolated stretching, Fascial Distortion Model, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and Swedish. When I use deep connective tissue methods, my goal is to move slowly enough that your body does not perceive it as pain, but rather the silver lining of a “good hurt.”

Slow enough that your body doesn’t read it as pain, only that satisfying “good hurt.”

Training and credentials

Every session draws on formal training in massage, movement and nutrition, plus years of hands-on practice.

Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

State of Alaska license #164279. Trained at the Sedona School of Massage, 2020.

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Certified (MLD-C)

Gentle techniques that support the lymphatic system.

Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)

A whole-body view of recovery and wellbeing.

Psychology degree, University of Alaska Fairbanks

A foundation for understanding the body-mind connection.

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)

The registration has lapsed, but the knowledge has not.

Let’s get you moving and grooving

Book online up to 60 days ahead, or send a text with any questions.