Joseph Pilates - The LegendJoseph "Jo" Pilates was enamored of the classical Greek ideal of a man who is balanced equally in body, mind, and spirit. He came to believe that our modern life-style, bad posture, and inefficient breathing were the roots of poor health. His answer to these problems was to design a unique series of life enhancing physical exercises that help to correct muscular imbalances and improve posture, coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility, as well as to increase breathing capacity and organ function.
Ella Eastham, PTAElla has been actively involved in the fitness/health arena since being selected for UCLA Army ROTC and serving five years as a commissioned officer in Bosnia and Japan.
After completing her military service she became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She spent five years working both inpatient and outpatient care - giving her invaluable experience working with all levels of patient care.
Because of her passion for health and well being she studied Pilates and became a certified STOTT instructor in 2003. She is a Full Circle certified instructor on all equipment.
Ella continued her education with STOTT– taking the Injury and Special Populations and Breast Cancer Survivor Rehab courses. She is also a certified ACE personal trainer, ResistaBall, and YMCA Silver Sneakers instructor.
Ella's favorite activities are Pilates, walking/cycling with friends, and spending quality time with her hubby, family & her most beautiful 4 cats (Karma, Karel, Mimi & Smoochey)! Email: ella@joyofpilates.net
"Pilates reconnected my body after having my babies. I am stronger now than ever and I credit Ella and her vast knowledge of the body to making me "me" again. Thanks Ella!" - Beth B.
Emma Morgan, LMP
For Emma health and fitness have always been one of her top interests. She was introduced to Pilates by her family - as her mom, aunt and brother all take Pilates! And now she is hooked. Emma believes Pilates is one of the most intelligent ways to get your body the amazing workout it deserves.In perfect conjunction with her Pilates, Emma is a Licensed Massage Practitioner.
Emma is always on the go with many interests. She has been a dancer all her life devoting many years to tap, jazz and ballet, and has traveled worldwide with a local dance studio. She enjoys the great beauty of Whatcom county and likes to swim, sun and walk the beaches when the sun shines!
To reach Emma for Pilates or Massage inquiries email her @ emma@joyofpilates.net
"Emma is a super instructor. She makes sure everyone gets a wonderful workout. I really appreciated her caring manner, knowledge of anatomy and attention to detail!" - Susan S.
"I had the luck and pleasure of experiencing a class taught by Emma. It was a great class! She is knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and gives a fabulous workout." - Katy
Rene Wendt, PTA
Rene's first experience with Pilates was an attempt to find an answer for chronic back pain that had plagued her for a year. After adding Pilates to her exercise regime she not only recovered, but wanted to share what she had learned.
Her background includes STOTT, the Physical Mind Institute and The Mind Body Institute. Rene is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant working at an outpatient clinic.
Rene loves to be outside and running is her passion. She also enjoys hiking and snow skiing. This photo was taken in the heather hills in Ireland!
"Pilates was a bit intimidating before we started going to Rene's classes. Her gentle approach, yet excellent knowledge of pilates, put us at ease and now we love working on those "core muscles"! She asks for our input in her classes so we feel like we are getting real individual attention and a great workout. She really is a gem!"
- Polly & Carolyn
"I had a super great session with Rene! We did a lot of exercises on the Reformer and the Springboards too. She's helpful and informative but more importantly she's very understanding and patient with my limitations.
As with all your instructors, she doesn't make me feel bad if there are excercises or movements I simply can't do (yet). Everyone at your studio is sooooooooooo nice!" - Suzanne
Rebecca "Reba" Crouse Romann
In order to share this passion for wellness, Rebecca became an AFAA certified group fitness instructor in 2004, teaching everything from bootcamp to hoop dance. Shortly thereafter, she fell in love with Pilates and began instructing group Pilates classes in 2006. In Pilates, she found the unique focus on body mechanics, rehabilitation, and posture that all of her other workouts lacked. Rebecca is now a STOTT trained Pilates instructor, working toward certification on all equipment in 2010.
Whenever she's not in the studio, Rebecca can be found outside on the move - road biking, hiking, snowboarding or hula hooping.
This photo was taken after a 50 mile trek on Lopez Island. Email: rebecca@joyofpilates.net.
"Since taking classes with Rebecca I find myself being more aware of my posture and am seeing amazing results in my physical appearance. My friends and family are even commenting on the “change” they are seeing. Rebecca is great with checking in to make sure that I am doing the movements correctly and without any pain. The hour class always seems to fly by way too fast! I look forward to my weekly classes!" - Carly G.
"Rebecca's teaching style really works for me. She is very knowledgeable and clear in her directions. She has a remarkable ability to scan effectively what is going on with the participants, responding in a way that maintains the momentum of the class while giving personal attention. Her approach is flowing, balanced, and encouraging, with a healthy dose of body awareness learnings to inform and inspire. Add to this Rebecca's playfulness and humor and you've got a fun time!" - Lilium F.
Cata Kenavan
Cata has been passionate about health and fitness since she gave up smoking at 19 and got on a bike instead. Cata loves teaching, whether it be to high school students, beginning knitters, or Pilates students. She has studied yoga and NIA (a dance-like fitness) for a number of years and immediately fell in love with Pilates. She loves the focus, serenity and challenge that Pilates brings and feels a whole new connection to her body since she became aware of her core muscles.
Just like her obsessive and smart border Collies, Cata focused with determination and passion on her Pilates practice and trained to be an instructor through Joy of Pilates. She is an IDEA member and is excited to teach and inspire her students to connect to their bodies and stretch their minds as they push themselves to new limits. When she is not in the Pilates studio you might see her pedaling on Chuckanut Drive, doing agility with her partner and their brilliant dogs, or working on her artwork, which is currently on display in the studio! Email: cata@joyofpilates.net
"Cata is an amazing teacher! Her upbeat personality, energy and sense of fun make every class enjoyable. She'll have us laughing as we sweat and build our core. Cata is great about modifying exercises if you are having any physical problems. Her classes fly by- you hardly notice the time as she blends difficult exercise, core building and really good stretches. We are so thankful to spend every Monday evening in Cata's class and we've felt and seen ourselves grow stronger with her help!" - Bob & Debra H.
"Cata's classes are a delight to attend because her enthusiasm and passion for teaching Pilates is so obvious.
While the classes are fast paced, she always pays close attention to each individual's form so she can correct anything that could be problematic AND she always has a smile on her face. I love that!" - Barbara P.
Kathy McClain - BuserKathy fell in love with Yoga 14 years ago, and has been a steady practitioner since that time. She is fortunate to have had many mentors in the styles of Mandala Flow, Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Dynamic Yoga. Kathy became a Certified Yoga Instructor over 4 years ago and developed a full-time career in the Mill Creek, WA area as an instructor in demand. She has drawn on and is grateful to her varied Yoga education in the development of her signature style of Vinyasa Flow. Kathy is a firm believer in creating an atmosphere in which the benefits of Yoga are available to all. She enjoys teaching at every level, from the raw beginner to the more advanced student.
To reach Kathy email her @ klb4444@gmail.com
