Ella Barney
Studio owner
Comprehensive Stott instructor
Trained in all pilates apparatus
Reformer & Mat classes
TRX & Pilates Suspension Method instructor
Better Bones & Balance® instructor
Former PTA clinician
JOP Owner and Senior STOTT Pilates Instructor, Ella Barney, has assembled a team of professional trainers who bring both an educated and experienced level of knowledge for fitness, health, exercise, and physiology. Each team member is dedicated to helping clients achieve their overall fitness and health goals.
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 and 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.
