Shelby

A University of Kansas grad, Shelby grew up in Topeka, KS dancing and competitive swimming, as fitness has always been a bit of a passion. Later in life, while living in Chicago, Shelby worked in corporate event marketing. There she met and married her husband Jim and shortly after had their first daughter, Carter. Wanting to be closer to family, they moved back to Overland Park, KS and had their second daughter, Logan. A few years (and one global pandemic) later, Shelby wanted to get back into a fitness routine. She decided to sign up for a free class at Pure Barre City Center and immediately fell in love.  After nearly four years as a client, Shelby decided she wanted to do for others what the studio had done for her. In May of 2024 she officially became an instructor and has loved every moment of it. “This studio has done more for me than anyone could ever know. I never thought that at 40 I’d be in the best shape of my life, not just physically but mentally. When I walk into the studio I immediately feel a weight lifted. I know when I come here, I get to be whatever version of myself I am that day. It’s the best workout I’ve ever had paired with a mental safe space I can always count on. I hope as a new instructor, I can bring that same love and passion to our clients.”