Joy of Pilates & Fitness

I love this fitness gym. All the teachers are focused on great exercises and form and an enjoyable experience as we each get stronger and more stable in our bodies and our lives. The owner, Ella, is a treat beyond compare. She is a compassionate, wonderful individual.

I am returning to full body exercise after some years of doing mainly aerobic exercise. I haven't done pilates before so wasn't sure about it. There are so many different types of classes that you can find something you like. I've moved up slowly at my own pace because I've found I have 2-3 issue areas that are weaker as compared to the rest of my body - (thank you to the club). Instructor's are knowledgeable & the club vibe is friendly!

This is a wonderful pilates studio. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. All the instructors take the time to ask about injuries and make frequent adjustments and corrections to make sure you have great form. I love coming here and am grateful I have found a way to exercise that doesn't cause me frequent injuries. I have taken classes and private lessons from Ella, Patty, Matt, and Lesley and they are all AMAZING! This studio is a local gem.

This is an excellent studio. They have ample reformers, fantastic staff, and other classes to get you moving as well. Our Pilates instructor was brilliant, explained everything carefully and really knows the muscles of the human body. I tried Pilates in Los Angeles and my experience was mediocre. Joy of Pilates & Fitness is a gem and a great find in Bellingham.

Joy of Pilates is an absolutely wonderful Pilates studio with welcoming and joyful people leading classes. Each instructor takes time to be present and offer their personal expertise in their practice.Every face you meet in a class at JOP is a joy to be alongside! Highly recommend.

Joy of Pilates is my home away from home! Usually gyms and work out studios are so bare or sterile. This place is just so stinkin’ cute! And it’s great how the owner greets you and remembers your name and needs. During one of the classes she slipped over to over me a pillow, which really helped with the particular move we were doing. Fun place and fun people. Thanks JOP!

So happy to have found such an amazing workout studio!! Ella and her team of instructors are amazing! Thank you for getting me back into working out, happy to have a studio that has great energy and ALSO reformer classes! Highly recommend!

After 5 years at a studio in Seattle, I was concerned I wouldn’t find the same experience in Bellingham. I was wrong. Joy of Pilates is my joy. I attend 3 to 4 times per week. I absolutely love my instructors. I love the atmosphere, the motivation like monthly contests, the acts of kindness and generosity to the community. I especially love the owner, Ella. She is the heart of Joy of Pilates and truly inspiring!

Joy of Pilates offers a wide variety of fitness classes with instructors who specialize in their fitness area. The space is spacious and clean with top-notch equipment. My friends and I received a warm and friendly greeting from the owner Ella. I was pleasantly surprised to find a familiar face working there. I’ve known Patty V. for many years and know she has years of experience and knowledge in adjusting exercises to accommodate people with physical limitations. She also has a keen eye to make sure her clients are challenged and safely doing exercises. Thank you Patty for introducing me to the reformer! As a Physical Therapist, I would highly recommend Joy of Pilates to anyone looking for a fun, friendly environment, with staff that will know how to challenge you safely.

Great staff, super friendly and accommodating owner. They really know Pilates and how to work with all kinds of people. Pretty collaborative space and great for first timers getting into fitness. I'd highly recommend their services to almost anyone. They are a boost to the fitness community in town.