In July of 2013, Joy moved, with her family, from New York to Sacramento, California to join Nora St. John and the rest of the Balanced Body team to work on developing curriculum and educational programming. Joy has been teaching Pilates teachers since 2002 and in the health and wellness industry since 1996.
Joy earned her master's degree from Columbia University in Applied Physiology. As a lecturer she presents at conferences and studios across the country and abroad and with Balanced Body, she is a regular at most Pilates on Tours. In addition to her degree Joy is PMA certified, A.C.S.M. certified and is able to provide ACE credits for students who take her classes. She is a fully qualified Balanced Body Pilates Instructor and teacher trainer, CoreAlign and Bodhi Suspension System master trainer and a graduate of the PhysicalMind Institute. Joy was also trained on the GYROTONIC,® Level I and the Ladder.
In 2011 Joy founded Body Wise Connection, a not-for-profit which works with women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Body Wise Connections sole purpose is to remind women that even in the throws of a diagnosis and treatment for cancer the body can heal and strengthen. Body Wise Connection works to restore physical self awareness and empowerment through gently, rhythmic Pilates based movements. Though Joy is no longer in New York, Joys work has expanded to include all cancer patients regardless of the primary cancer diagnosis. Joy believes that movement changes lives and that education is the key to unlocking potential.
" Amazing workshop! First Joy Puleo workshop and I will definitely be watching more, I love her! "
Stephanie W (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Thank you for sharing your wealth of information and practice. "
Deborah A (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Wonderful workshop. I met Joy at Pilates on tour and think she is a brilliant teacher combining science and movement. I have recently had an breast implant explantation surgery and took this workshop to help myself feel confident in my recovery journey. the information was really well organized, presented, and it is so important to keep the tissues, fascia and cells nourished with gentle, focused movement pre operation and diagnosis. looking forward to practicing and taking the other workshops "
samantha d (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" Thank you for your beautiful energy, full of life and doubts and passion. I enjoyed it thoroughly. The way you demonstrate is clear and expressive. You share your deep knowledge and experience with so much generosity. And make it so accessible. It is really valuable. "
Caroline B (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Such a knowledgeable presentation of the pelvis and psoas. You’ll be able to translate this workshop over to your clients to help Keep exploring safe And wonderful ways to integrate movement into their hips. Thank you! "
Zoe F (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" The class was amazing. I love going back to the basics and diving deep into the body. "
Trixie B (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Great integration of ideas! Muscles, bones, and connective tissue and how they all work together in motion. Loved the deep dive into the different shapes of the individual vertebrae of the spine - so helpful to know as we watch how the spine moves, understanding how it is designed to move! "
Heather F (Anatomy Shorts: Occiput to Sacrum )
" Really great, organized, thorough workshop. Would definitely take more classes with Joy. "
Julie T (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" Thank you Joy, I really enjoyed this workshop. The simplicity of words and your explanations made it very easy to understand this complex structure. One of the best online trainings ! "
samira d (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Good course! I\'m a physical therapist and pilates instructor with a special interest in treating this population and love how rehab and training has evolved. Thanks so much for your contributions and education - I learned today. :) "
Rachel P (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" Amazing workshop "
Jessica S (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" I loved every bit of this workshop. It's exactly the information that I've been looking for. Plus, Joy is an amazing instructor. I would happily take all of her workshops. :) Thank you! "
Sara G (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" I really enjoyed this workshop and found it very helpful, informative and detailed. Thank you Joy Puleo. "
Reine Boufarah (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" In one word, this workshop was lovely... I have been teaching Pilates for 20 years and was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. I had a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and thankfully, no chemo or radiation. These exercises and movement progressions will be very useful in teaching my clients as well as in my own post-surgical Pilates practice so thank you! "
Marianne F (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" Excellent workshop! Thank you Joy for sharing your knowledge!! "
Elisabeth P (Anatomy Shorts: Occiput to Sacrum )
" It is an excelent workshop, very helpfull!! "
Elisabeth P (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" This was a fascinating workshop delivered in a clear way. I especially liked the focus on the lesser trochanter as I never quite appreciated its precise location. This has given me a lightbulb moment. Thank you to Fusion Pilates and to Joy. "
Polly B (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" I love Joy's work, she explains things so incredibly well, makes it fun and keeps it very relevant. Thank you Joy, I can't wait to learn from you again. "
Lisa J (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Joy, You have such a welcoming way of drawing in your learner. Information is very concise and to the point which allows for a great learning environment. The handout was much appreciated. "
Linda S (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" An A+! Joy's delivery is very effective easy to understand. The examples & analogies are brilliant - loved the spine & psoas created by Jen, Casey & Joy. I hope to see more of Joy @ Fusion Pilates! Thanks "
Theresa F (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Very informative and easy to follow. "
Ritsuko H (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Such a great reminder of what it's all about - Love the demo of the psoas! "
Darlene K (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" Excellent! Great information, simple cues to apply, great explanation and ease of understanding. Love! "
cynthia v (Anatomy Shorts: Pelvis, Sacrum and Psoas)
" This workshop was very useful to me. I learned how important the head placement for whole posture, not only for forward head syndrome.Thank you very much! "
Mieko T (Anatomy Shorts: Occiput to Sacrum )
" fabulous course "
Pamella D A (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" The PDF slides are a great tool and insights into breast cancer provided, exercises progressions are very useful. Thank you "
ANNA O (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" I was simply inspired by Joy Puleo. I felt I was taking her live session, which usually won\'t happen and I can\'t concentrate during online course. I like to take all those knowledge that I got from her to try out somehow. And I like to take more courses from her in the future. Thank you very much. "
Shizuko S (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" Wonderful series Joy. Thank you so very much! Well articulated, easy to comprehend. Blessings. "
Jill L (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )
" Very helpfull and informative workshop. Thank you for the tools! "
Vanessa C (Breast Cancer: Training to Heal )