Meet Your Trainers


  • Emily Morgan M.S. is a passionate health and wellness professional specializing in holistic healing and movement therapy. As a Level 4 ELDOA™ Trainer since 2016 and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), she focuses on postural alignment and functional movement to help clients achieve optimal well-being.

    Since 2014, Emily has been a Holistic Lifestyle Coach (HLC), integrating nutrition, mindfulness, and personalized wellness strategies into her practice. Her expertise also extends to the lymphatic system, earning a Lymphatic Certification in 2022. In 2014, she founded Hangar of Healing, a wellness space dedicated to fostering physical and energetic balance through movement, therapy, and education.

    Certifications & Expertise:

    • Level 4 ELDOA™ Trainer – 2016–Present

    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) – Present

    • Holistic Lifestyle Coach (HLC) – 2014–Present

    • Lymphatic Certification – 2022–Present


  • JL Cruz, ATC is a dedicated movement specialist with nearly two decades of experience in sports medicine and functional training. He earned his degree in Sports Medicine from the University of West Florida in 2005 and became a Certified Athletic Trainer the same year. For 13 years, he worked at Baptist Hospital/The Andrews Institute, where he helped athletes and patients recover from injuries and surgeries.

    In 2018, JL transitioned from the clinical setting to launch Pillar of Light Performance, LLC, focusing on enhancing movement, longevity, and performance. He specializes in training golfers, post-therapy clients, retirees seeking an active lifestyle, and anyone looking to improve their mobility and overall well-being. As an ELDOA™ Level 2 Certified Trainer, he incorporates advanced spinal decompression techniques to optimize posture, relieve pain, and restore function.

    Certifications & Expertise:

    • Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – 2005–Present

    • ELDOA™ Level 2 Certified – 2022–Present

    • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified – 2019–Present

    • SuperSpeed Golf Certified – 2021–Present

    Mission Statement:

    Helping clients live FUNctional and fulFILLED lives.