Shelly Thomas - Owner / Teacher trainer
Be encouraged.
Be challenged.
Be changed.
LuLu Belle Studio is a boutique fitness studio designed to deliver elite teaching to each intimate class sizes. Shelly Thomas the owner of Lulu Belle discovered her passion for fitness at an early age. Her desire to encourage others to strengthen physically and mentally is the driving force behind Lulu Belle. It is with humble gratitude and sincere excitement to coach and teach each client to a deeper level of personal fitness.
avoid complacency and continue to confuse your muscles, - no class is ever the exact same!
Meet our Teachers:
Michelle's life-long love of movement began more than 30 years ago with dancing. A native of Powder Springs, GA, she graduated from McEachern High School then went on to Furman University where she received a BA Degree in Communication Studies. After almost a decade in the corporate world, Michelle decided to pursue her passion for personal fitness and began teaching group fitness classes including barre, strength training, indoor cycling and boot camps.
Michelle holds certifications in group fitness instruction, strength training, dance fitness, Beyond Barre™ . She enhances her teaching by attending continuing education courses and fitness/wellness conventions.
Becky Simmons is thrilled to be teaching at Lulu Belle! She received her BA in Dance from the University of Alabama and is a graduate of Pebblebrook, The Cobb County Center of Excellence in the Performing Arts. She performs professionally with the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, teaches ballet and musical theatre at Impact Dance of Atlanta and is also a magicians assistant. Along with her teaching and performing she is a mother of three precious boys and a wife to her wonderful and supportive husband, Jimmy. She is so excited to have the privilege of encouraging and training other women in Marietta at Lulubelle!
Laura Aikens is an outstanding addition to our team in 2021. Laura and her husband Adam live in Marietta with 3 children. Laura enjoys many types of exercise and being outdoors. Laura’s leadership qualities are evident when she teaches. She has a gentle way of demanding attention and respect - allowing every client to reach full potential during a full body workout!
Sarah Summers comes to us by way of Auburn, Alabama. While attending Auburn University, Sarah began teaching barre classes. She fell in love with teaching both fitness and school. She is an incredible teacher both in the classroom as well as the studio. Sarah and husband Wells are loved by everyone who know them. Marietta is lucky to welcome them in and look forward to years to come!
Megan Forester joined the team in the late fall of 2023. Megan joined after years of being a client at Lulu belle. Her natural leadership skills and passion for carrying out her sons legacy of doing hard things and never giving up is what sets her apart. Megan is unlike any other teacher - she has a perspective on life that no one else can give. To know her is an honor. To be taught by her is even more. Every day is a gift and she teaches us that one day at a time.
Nicole Meriwhether is a most recent addition to the team! Nicole brings an element to the team that we have loved implementing in the studio. She is a gifted in listening to clients, getting to know you individually, and investing in relationships. She has a gentle yet encouraging spirit that makes you feel super empowered and strong under her leadership!