Shelly Whitlock Smith

While most women that engage in Pure Barre classes are physically ready and capable of all the moves, Riverchase owner Shelly Whitlock Smith’s experience was different.  

On Christmas Eve 2006, she was in a car accident that left her pronounced dead on the scene. After what she calls “miraculous occurrences” over the next two weeks, she gained strength, emerging from the trauma with only partial paralysis in her right arm. 

“Realizing that I was given a second chance at life and then seeing that Pure Barre allowed me to grow in my areas of my life, I then focused my energy towards making a stronger city of women by building them up, no matter what type of obstacles that they may face,” she said. 

Smith opened the Pure Barre Riverchase in November 2013. 

Pure Barre offers a 55-minute workout that strengthens primary and secondary muscle groups in a fast paced, non impact group setting. The technique lifts the seat, tones muscles and burns fat in record time. Changes in the body can be seen in 10 classes or less.

The Riverchase location offers classes between 5:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. seven days a week. It also features a retail area with workout and Barre apparel, jewelry and gift items. 

Today, Smith’s life looks much different than after her accident.

“Now, I am pregnant, and it is an amazing thing to watch God’s transformation in my physical body while I’m able to assist other women concerned with their health and showing its possible to stay healthy by having a fit pregnancy,” she said.

Pure Barre

982-8366 • purebarre.com/al-briverchase/ • 1870 Chace Drive, Suite 100

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