Joseph Pilates - The Legend
Ella Eastham, PTA
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. She 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!

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Catalina Kenevan
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'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.
Emma is our newest addition to the Joy Studio. Shas been interested and involved with health and fitness for the majority of her life. 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.
Outside of Pilates Emma is finishing getting her massage license at Whatcom Community College and will be licensed and practicing by late spring. If she has anytime outside of the classroom she enjoys dancing, any kind from ballet to tap dance, as well as taking long walks on the beatiful beaches here in Whatcom County.