Ivy Spencer, PT

Ivy is the founder and lead instructor of EW Motion Therapy Pilates. Ivy’s passion is to help people recognize and retrain unhealthy movement patterns and to provide clients with the tools they need to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle. Ethan White, CEO and founding partner of EW Motion Therapy, has referred to Ivy as “a true master integrator of the principles of movement, postural awareness, alignment, and lifestyle management.” Ivy doesn’t just teach Pilates exercise classes; she utilizes Pilates as a means to connect with her clients and foster lifelong relationships centered on health and vitality.

Clinical Interests

• Chronic Pain
• Osteoporosis
• Scoliosis
• Foot Issues
• Women's Health

• Licensed Physical Therapist

• Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1 Certified
  

• Spiral Spine Pilates (Analyzing Scoliosis, 2018)

• Gait Mechanics for Optimal Function (2018)

• Yoga, Advanced Training for Physical Therapists (2010)

• Tower and Chair (Balanced Body, 2007)

• Reformer Certified (Phi Pilates, 2005)

• Mat Certified (2004)

• Certified Personal Trainer (ACE, 2004)

• Bachelor of Physical Therapy (Medical College of Georgia, 1997)

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (The University of Virginia, 1990) 

Ivy loves to cook, eat, be outside, and maintain a healthy balance between work and play. Her mission is to educate adolescents and adults on the importance of being good stewards of their bodies. Ivy’s extensive background in Pilates, physical therapy, yoga, personal training, and anatomy makes her unique in her field. She started teaching wellness programs in 1990, graduated with a degree in physical therapy in 1997, and began teaching Pilates in 2005. A native of Rome, Georgia, she has lived in Homewood since 1997.