Joy Puleo joined Balanced Body Education® in 2013, to work on expanding curriculum and education programming. In 2022, Joy ascended to Balanced Body® Director of Education and today manages the company’s global network of 400+ teacher trainers, while creating Pilates programs and new Group Reformer training to meet the needs of today’s market.

Joy began her career in movement in 1996. With a Master’s degree in Physiology from Columbia University, she opened her own studio in Westchester County, NY, quickly establishing herself as the Pilates and movement expert in the region. Joy began teaching Pilates instructors in 2002, while simultaneously becoming a sought-after lecturer at health and movement conferences.

In 2011 Joy founded Body Wise Connection, a not-for-profit for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The group works to restore physical self-awareness and empowerment through Pilates based movements.

Joy has been instrumental in shaping Balanced Body Education to best meet the needs of today’s evolving Pilates market. She has tailored Pilates programs for universities, hospitals and wellness centers around the world, and created Balanced Body Education’s bespoke Group Reformer program that upskills fitness professionals in Pilates movement.

Through her ongoing engagement with Balanced Body® customers, educators and distribution partners, and experience owning her own studio, Joy maintains a comprehensive understanding of past, present and developing trends in Pilates.