“Growing up, I was involved with cheerleading and dance, and LOVED creating routines to perform for family and friends. In college, I taught a variety of fitness classes, including Pound and Buti Yoga, which ignited my passion for leading group exercise classes, especially those with awesome music. After graduating from Kent State University, I discovered reformer Pilates and fell in love with the way Pilates makes me feel mentally. I felt that something was still missing from the traditional Pilates space and started to incorporate more conditioning, weight training, and upbeat music to enhance my classes. It seemed that everyone was more engaged (mentally and physically) AND had more fun using the Pilates equipment with free weights, as a more modern approach to Pilates. Not only were clients smiling and laughing during class, they would see me days later and mention how sore they still were from earlier in the week! I knew I was onto something here. With limitations in studio, I felt called to create my own workout experience that combined Pilates with weightlifting, conditioning, choreography, and music, all into one workout! I figured that I couldn’t be the only one who enjoyed and felt the Stella Barbella difference, which is why I decided to open my own studio and offer it to members that also need this in their life.”

-Geena Wiedlund

Founder