Joanna Kissick

Owner/Pilates Instructor

born on: February 06, 1986
email: joanna@raisethebarsp.ca
education: Stott Pilates Certified
Meet Coach Joanna! Co-creator of Raise the Bar! When she’s not at the studio, you’ll usually find her curled up with a coffee, her dog, and a good book, or out in the garden with her headphones on. Joanna brings a calm, grounded presence to every class, making movement feel both approachable and effective.

Fully certified through Merrithew STOTT Pilates in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels, Joanna has been teaching since 2010 and brings over a decade of experience to her practice. Her background blends strong technical knowledge with an intuitive understanding of how to meet clients where they’re at.

With a laidback but supportive coaching style, Joanna focuses on helping every client get the most out of their time in class. Her teaching blends classical and contemporary Pilates, always with a strong emphasis on core work! So you can expect to move well, feel supported, and leave knowing your core got exactly what it came for.