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 Shore, STOTT Full Circle, PTAElla has been actively involved in the fitness/health arena since serving five years in the US Army. After completing her military service she attended WCC and 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 was certified a STOTT instructor in 2003 and continued on to become a Full Circle certified instructor on all equipment. Ella continued her education with STOTT– taking the Injury & Special Populations and Breast Cancer Survivor Rehab courses. She was also certified ACE personal trainer, ResistaBall, and YMCA Silver Sneakers instructor.
Ella's favorite activities are Pilates, walking with friends, coffee-imbibing, and spending quality time with her family & most beautiful cats (Karma & 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.
Jenevieve Neros, PT
Jenevieve’s career in physical training and rehabilitation started 20 years ago in adaptive aquatics and wheelchair athletics. After receiving her master’s degree in physical therapy, her work led her through neuro-rehabilitation, acute inpatient, outpatient, and school based settings.
Jenevieve had utilized many Pilates techniques in her practice but fell madly in love with it while rehabbing her own chronic low back dysfunction. She has now found it to be an invaluable tool for managing our bodies through life’s movement demands and preparing us for easeful upright longevity. Jenevieve began her formal Pilates Instructor certification in 2010, recently completing Balanced Body University’s full studio curriculum. She’s furthered her studies with master Instructors Lolita San Miguel and Tom McCook. To reach Jenevieve email her at: vitalkinesis@gmail.com
"Jenevieve has a depth of physical therapy experience she brings to Pilates instruction. She demonstrates an excellent understanding of body mechanics while showing respect for the client." - June C.
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
Jen McBeathJen was first introduced to Pilates during a Mommy and Me postnatal class in 2006. The results she got were amazing. After that there was no turning back. She became a certified instructor through Balanced Body University and has been enjoying teaching for many years now.
Being completely in touch with ones body has always been a passion of Jen's and Pilates fits with that mind set perfectly.
Outside of Pilates Jen is a Montessori preschool teacher, mother, excellent cook and an avid Pacific Northwest camper. To reach Jen email: jen@joyofpilates.net
"Jen is the best! She has been my intro to Pilates and I love it. She has a way of gently pushing... She ROCKS!" - Francie
"Wow! Jen's class is a great break for my day - wakes up those places that are asleep in my body - better than dessert!" - Eileen G.
Hannah AinleyHannah was first introduced to pilates in 2009 by her favorite dance instructor who took privates on the Reformer. Her instructor invited Hannah to share a session on the Reformer and fell in love. The rest is history! For Hannah the mind-body awareness was right up her ally with her dance background.
Hannah loves watching her students learn new movement patterns and come into balance. She believes helping people learn more about their own bodies and meeting their health goals is one of the most rewarding experiences as an Instructor. She received her training thru Balance Body University in 2009 and is testing out in Spring.
Hannah has spent over eight years studying various types of dance and movement to include ballet, tap, belly dancing and salsa. Outside of pilates Hannah loves crafts, enjoys dancing, rock climbing and being a wife! To reach Hannah email: hannah@joyofpilates.net
" Hannah's wealth of experience comes from years of studying movement and combines delightfully with her sunny personality and dedication to teaching pilates in a way that is fun as it builds strength and confidence."
- Lilium F.
"She located muscles I didn't know I have. Thank you Hannah!" - Katie J.
Rene Wendt, PTARene has a passion for movement of all kinds. She began taking Pilates classes to recover from a back injury. This sparked an interest in passing along the change she’d seen in her own body to others. She started teaching friends on her front-room floor. Through encouragement she began teaching at Joy. She became Mat-certified by Balance Body in 2010. It as been her “joy” to work to work alongside such a wonderful group of people.
Alongside Pilates Rene studied at WCC in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. In 2003 she graduated and began her career in Inpatient. Currently she works in the Outpatient field in Bellingham PT. Rene is an avid runner and a new Grandmother!!
Emily Jones
Emily has enjoyed being active and fit all her life beginning at a young age with horseback riding, karate and climbing trees! Her first experience with Pilates came after over a year of chronic foot and ankle pain. She found the combined focus on core strength and balance to be just the right prescription for her recovery.
Now Emily is a self-admitted “Pilates addict” who recently completed Basic Mat Training with Ella in order to pursue her quest for knowledge about all things Pilates. Emily will be taking her ACE Personal Fitness exam this fall and pursuing additional Pilates certifications. Emily loves to be outside gardening, biking, and walking her sweet dog Sula. When not teaching Pilates or hanging with her hubby, she teaches first grade!
To reach Emily email her at ejones2177@gmail.com