Ella Barney
Studio Owner
Comprehensive Stott Pilates instructor (all equipment)
TRX & Pilates Suspension Method instructor
Better Bones & Balance® Instructor
Former PTA clinician
JOP Owner and Senior STOTT Pilates Instructor, Ella Barney, has assembled at JOP amazing Team of Instructors and Support Staff. The JOP Instructors bring a vast amount of experience, fitness knowledge, and caring - helping clients achieve their fitness and health goals in a warm FUN environment!
Ella has been actively involved in the fitness/health arena since teaching fitness classes at UCLA in 1994. Following graduation, she served overseas as a Captain in the U.S. Army. After her military service, she attended Whatcom Community College and became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Ella spent five years working both inpatient and outpatient care — invaluable experience working with all levels of patient care. Because of her passion for health and well-being, she studied Pilates and was certified as a STOTT Pilates® Instructor in 2003.
Ella continued her training to become a TRX trained Instructor & certified Better Bones and Balance Instructor through University of Oregon in 2018.
Based on her personal experience, she is a true believer in core work as a means to rehabilitate injuries to excellent cross training for athletes and EVERYONE to feel their best! She has worked with all levels from post-rehab to athletes.
“My goal is to bring health and happiness to my clients and help them reach their fitness goals.”
Email Ella at Ella@joyofpilates.net with any questions you may have.
Quotes from Clients
“A big shout out to Joy of Pilates & all the awesome instructors there! For those of you in the Bham area that have any interest in health, wellness, & physical fitness, I strongly recommend trying this studio. The energy, physical environment, & clients are second to none. Ella Barney, the owner & an instructor, has done a beautiful job turning her vision into a reality. This is a place for for all ages & skill levels. I’m so grateful to have a place like this to help keep my mind, body, & spirit strong & healthy.”
- Heather D.
“I have been going to Joy of Pilates for 4 years and have not only enjoyed the classes but feel stronger and fitter overall. I have been particularly impressed with all the instructors who go out of their way to show proper technique and work arounds (depending on what’s going on for your body).The classes I’ve taken at other gyms were disappointing after the amazing instructors at JOP. Finally, the most important thing is the sense of community that Ella has established at JOP ….. it’s great to work out with such fun people!”
- Teresa
