Shari Emami

Shari Emami — Award Winning Author, Guest Speaker & Holistic Health Expert

About the Author:Shari Emami is an award winning author and certified holistic health practitioner who has been symptom-free from fibromyalgia and PTSD since 2016. Her book “Breaking Free From Pain” combines personal memoir with evidence-based guidance, offering hope and practical strategies to those navigating chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.After conventional medicine provided limited relief, Shari pursued integrative wellness education to understand her own healing journey. She holds certifications from Dr. Sears Wellness Institute (Health Coach) and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (Holistic Health Practitioner). Her continuing education includes programs from Harvard Medical School's Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (Culinary Medicine), Johns Hopkins University (Psychological First Aid), University Of Central Florida ( Integrative Mental Health), and Imperial College London (Health Coach Conversations). She has completed specialized aromatherapy training through Aromahead Institute, University of Minnesota, and Tisserand Institute, and is currently advancing her studies at Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy.Shari completed clinical observation hours at Tyler Physical Therapy and Burbank Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, where she observed rehabilitation protocols for chronic pain patients, manual therapy techniques, and functional movement disorders under licensed physical therapist supervision.As a contributing writer for Aromatika Magazine, an international aromatherapy journal, Shari has interviewed leading experts including Caroline Ingraham. Her work has been featured on the LA Library Author Interview series MBNews.live, and the Autoimmune Rehab Podcast.She is a disability advocate, former fellow for The Humane League, and volunteer for Best Friends Animal Society, promoting plant-based lifestyles and animal welfare.

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Testimonials:"What a great book. It's not only educational, but personal and raw. I love how Shari explains her journey of emotions, physical symptoms, relationships, and the solutions that got her through finding relief with fibromyalgia, PTSD, and mental health. She gives tangible steps and interactive tools for wherever you are in your health journey."— Jennifer Pressimone, Clinical Aromatherapist"Breaking Free From Pain is a deeply compassionate, accessible, memoir-style journey through the intense healing experience of fibromyalgia. Shari's approach resonated because she wrote from hard-won personal experience backed by years of thorough research as a certified holistic health practitioner, never dismissing Western medicine but instead expanding the toolkit to include Eastern and holistic approaches."— Delenn Kerkhof, Literary ManagerSpeaking & Media:Shari is available for speaking engagements focused on chronic pain management, patient advocacy, integrative wellness approaches, and the intersection of mental and physical health.Past venues include:
* Los Angeles Central Library
* Hillcrest Retirement Home
* Everglades University
* Cabell County Library
* Princeton Public Library
* Cahuenga Public Library
* Pasadena Lamada Park Branch LibraryTestimonials:
“I was pleased to have Shari give an interesting and compelling presentation on her own journey through Fibromyalgia and how what she discovered may help others with chronic pain. Her studies in holistic therapies has prepared her well to assist others as they seek complementary care, and her approach is both professional and helpful”. ~
Dr. Ryan Harrison- Hillcrest Retirement Home/University Of La Verne“Shari’s work is great for anyone who has had or knows someone with a debilitating disease or disorder. Not only does it offer great perspective on her journey through trying to find relief from fibromyalgia, but it gives great insight on the effects it can have on the sufferer and those within their circle. Personally, I found the sharing of her inner thoughts and experiences very helpful in understanding family members who suffer through the daily struggle of these types of conditions… inspiring and helpful for any reader!” -Crystal Noe, LibrarianContact:
For speaking inquiries, media requests, or questions about Breaking Free From Pain:Email: [email protected]Author's Note: While I share strategies that helped in my personal healing journey, I am not a licensed medical professional. The information in my book and presentations is educational and based on personal experience, not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare providers for your individual health needs.Contact Me Below/Questions? Or
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