Getting to Know Giverny: Our History, Our People

2014 is here! With the new year, Giverny is changing and growing. Part of our attempt to reach customers on a deeper level involves being able to communicate with you not only at the studio, but also at home, while you are wearing your pajamas and sipping coffee in the morning, thinking about your day. "What can I do for myself today? What do I want to spend my valuable time doing - and how will it benefit me?"  Your time is important to us! We want to help you make the best choices for you. Part of making good choices comes from being well informed. This blog will bring together tips, ideas, expertise, and motivation. We hope you will feel comfortable posting questions or comments in response to our posts, too! We encourage it! We will do our best to answer you in a timely manner.


As a starting point, our blog will include posts detailing our history - who we are - why we want to help.   Kelly Britton, co-owner of Giverny, has 11 years of background in fitness. Her education includes a B.S. in Health & Applied Sciences & a Secondary Health Education Certificate from Indiana University, as well as M.S. in Occupational Therapy from University of Indianapolis.  She is a personal trainer, co-owner, and instructor who has background knowledge to share.  Kelly's passion is in helping others. "I thrive at helping those who have reached that point in their lives where they are feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and frankly pretty down about themselves. That is the person I love to meet - because I have been there and remember those feelings."  

Kelly is in her early 40’s, has been married for 21 years, and has 3 children. "I know what 3 pregnancies can do to your body. I know what a slowing metabolism feels like. I know that feeling of looking in the mirror and wondering, “Where did I go?” 

So many of us have been in those shoes.  "What now? Can I do this? Will I embarrass myself? Can I stick to it?"  We know how these emotions can take over. We want to help.  2014 could be your year to take steps in the right direction. Or, if you've already started, 2014 could be your year to improve! Together, we CAN make a difference.  If you have a question for Kelly, please don't hesitate to ask here! Keep your eyes peeled for "Tips from Kelly" in upcoming blog posts! We can all learn more - every day!