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.
“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.
