Ella Barney

Ella is the studio owner of Joy of Pilates, a full-service Pilates and Fitness studio, in Bellingham WA.  JOP was awarded the Best Pilates/Yoga Studio in Whatcom County for 2017-2019. She has been teaching for the last 20 years to all levels from seated chair classes to advanced Reformer/TRX. Her fitness classes include Weights, Step, Pilates, Toning, TRX, Ball, and Stretch.  

Ella started in the fitness/health arena teaching fitness classes at UCLA in 1994.  Following graduation she served overseas as a Captain in the US Army.  After her military service she returned to school to became a licensed PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant). As a PTA she fell in love with Pilates when she saw how much it could assist her patients in their rehab. She decided to pursue a full-time career in fitness and completed the full certification in STOTT.  

Based on personal experience, "I am a true believer in fitness and keeping people moving! My goal is to bring health and happiness to my clients and help them reach their fitness goals."

Her students would say she's upbeat and positive and keep classes FUN!

She has a wonderful hubby, 9 year old boy, and two pets.  Family, exercise, exploring the outdoors and good books are her hobbies.