Working out at JOP is, well, a joy! Space is inviting, there are many different classes all day and…read morethe teachers I have taken classes with have been awesome. There are a few things that I'd change, such as more time between classes and perhaps re imagine the shoe / bag / changing area. There are a fair number of fitness establishments in the area and Joy of Pilates is at the top of the list.

As an 82 year old female new to Bellingham, WA I was looking for a happy place to continue my…read moreexercise program to keep a strong CORE. I found my spot at JOY of Pilates. I took private classes with Lexi, who gently walked me through using the reformer which looked daunting to me at first! Then, I found a group class with Linda and learned more there. Linda retired and now I have wonderful Beverly as my instructor and she is excellent. She knows all the muscles and how they work. She is very encouraging and kind.

Barre3 itself is a great workout, but unfortunately it is a franchise and I would argue that you…read morecould find an equally challenging and inclusive environment elsewhere. Overpriced, pretentious and poorly owned.

Great environment for getting an amazing workout, very inclusive and upbeat. Beautiful modern clean…read morestudio with great nature views and lots of natural light. Instructors are caring and friendly.

My arms have always been weak, I was getting over a shoulder injury and scared to workout in…read moregeneral, let alone with free weights. I learned how to workout safely and how and when to progress with free weights without injury. I learned it was okay to go slow, to listen to my body and that I could come back after needing a timeout due to life/my body and still progress. I've gone from zero workouts to doing full body workouts with progressive free weights and treadmill consistently. My arms are stronger. My arms/shoulders can do more. Nicole also helped me with my legs and I've gone from climbing up/down my stairs one at a time to going up/down normally without holding on to anything.

If you're looking for a strict, regimented Pilates instructor, Nicole is not your person. However,…read moreif you're looking for someone who not only knows Pilates and the human body well, but is also compassionate, caring, and an all around amazing human, book with her now! I have hEDS, problems with my neck, bilateral TOS, and apparently, toe problems (Nicole, they miss you). Nicole is very knowledgeable with EDS and hypermobility and will happily adjust movements to work with you, not against you. If you're close to Bellingham and able to go visit Nicole, I encourage you to run, not walk. My weekly class was the highlight of my week. She brought me joy while helping with my awkward body. When I found out she was was moving, I cried. Ha. She's seriously the best and please, please go see her if you are able to!

We have attended many of Ruby's Healing Soundbaths which are a great way to meditate and we always…read morefeel relaxed and refreshed afterwards. She hosts wonderful events at very reasonable costs and we attend as many as we can. Ruby also offers gift certificates which is a perfect gift for pretty much anybody.

Just took my second class here and loved it..i have not done any I mean any yoga in 6 yrs so I was…read morea deer in the headlights but with that being said this was so fun!! The whole aerial experience is out of the box and so fun and challenging!! The instructors were hands on helpful and kept everyone pushing themselves! It is a little on the speedy side 25 a class I haven't asked if they do any packages or punch cards though! I would highly recommend trying this place out so fun!!

I have been going to this gym for 2+ years now and I love it! I am mainly training weightlifting…read morewith cardio on the side for reference. Starting with the service, It did take me a couple weeks to get a personal trainer but they did end up reaching back to me and now I work with a trainer. They have multiple there and although I have not met everyone, the ones I have are very nice. One drawback is it's kind of difficult to cancel the membership, you have to go in person and talk to someone about it. The quality of the machines are normal, it's definitely a cardio focused area but there are plenty of strength machines and a good amount of free weights. They also have nice locker rooms, showers, and restrooms! The atmosphere is more calm and mind your business on the slower hours but during busier hours less calm. It does seem to be busy most of the time but you can still find a machine. During rush hour it does get pretty difficult to find machines. Overall I would recommend if you need a gym!

This establishment has quite a few issues: 1- The yoga…read moreclasses here are actually Hot Yoga which is proven to damage your internal organs (check for yourself in online search engines)! Plus the instructors are highly unqualified and personal friends of the unethical owner (as by number of complaints in Reddit, BBB, etc). Too many overcharging, ethical issues, and bad deed hiring practices 2- The Sauna here is smelly and filthy 3- Most items are pay to play above and beyond your membership 4- No Juice bar, big screen TV's while you are on the treadmill (if you are lucky to get on one during busy hours 5- Work out mats, locker rooms are smelly! Poor ventilation and moisture issues in the locker rooms There is more to add here but trust me this place sucks!

I've known Lise for a while now and just went in for my first Thai massage/Bowen session. She is…read morenot only awesome but she is a healer as well. I have gotten massages elsewhere and nothing compares to the experience that you will get here at the Metta Center. I am an athlete and have always struggled with flexibility and even after 1 session I feel like I am on track to increase flexibility, improve my posture and have less stress! Highly, highly recommend!

Both my husband and were traveling through Bellingham and I scheduled us for Thai massages. We both…read moreseparately thought the massages were okay. I guess I had higher expectations because of all the great reviews. We were traveling in Thailand in 2012 and had Thai massages that REALLY made a difference in how we felt. Lise was very nice, very professional, just didn't make that much difference in how either of us felt. I glad that she seems to work miracles for some.

Patrick is amazing !! Very knowledgable. I do not live in Bellingham but drove up to see him…read moreabout rebounders. I am not even a client of his and he took along time going over things with us. He is very kind and patient, wish I lived closer and I would definitely go here. He sent us home with all kinds of information knowing we were not even his clients - that is dedication. He loves what he does and it shows.