Amy Kelly is co-owner of Trinity Fitness and Spa in Sterling. Trinity Fitness is not your typical fitness club. Trinity promotes education and one-on-one personal coaching in an effort to build a stronger, healthier you. With holistic spa services that focus on core relaxation and healing, Trinity’s vision is centered around the idea that physical fitness can play a major role in preventing disease and improving quality of life. Amy got the inspiration to create Trinity Fitness from her mother Lois, whom the Lois membership was created. Read more below.....
- Did you ever want to change your name? If so to what?
No, I never wanted to change my name.
- favorite color Yellow, favorite tv show The Office, favorite store Borders, favorite vacation Scottsdale, Arizona
- Please give us an overview of your business. Trinity Fitness + Spa is a unique women's fitness center and spa that inspires woment to achieve health and wellness for their mind, body + spirit. Trinity is over 11,000 s.ft. with a world class fitness center, holistic spa, private pilates studio, cycle studio, group exercise, KidSpirit childcare, sunless tanning, hot rock sauna and posh locker room.
- How did you come up with the idea? My business partner and I worked in many different clubs over the years. We almost bought a club that catered to women in Chantilly, VA. When that did not work out, we were able to create our own brand and improve on ideas that were from many experiences over the years. The most unique aspect of our business is the Lois Membership. This membership is in honor of my mother. She passed away from pancreatic cancer on Thanksgiving of 2003. Women currently undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment for cancer can work out at Trinity for free, meet with a trainer once a month and recieve discounts on spa treatments.
- What are some obstacles you faced when deciding to move forward? Michelle (my business partner) and I had worked in all different areas of a fitness club before we opened Trinity. The biggest obstacle was our facility's build out prior to opening. Neither one of us had any experience in managing a general contracting project from start to finish. From demolition, to permitting, plumbing, architecture.....it was all new.
- How did you overcome those obstacles? We leaned on our general contractor for as much help as possible. We also ran our own permits with the county to keep things on schedule.
- What is the first thing you think of the second you wake up in the morning? My twins Natalie and Patrick.
- What time does your day usually start? 6:30am
- Tell us about your family. I am married to Jame Patrick Kelly. He is amazing man, and he is also an entrepeneur. That definitely helps when started your own business...to have a husband that knows what it takes. We have twins that are 4 years old that we had through IVF, Natalie and Patrick. I just found out that I am pregnant. It was a major shock after 7 years of marriage. This time it is only one baby! Whew. What an amazing blessing.
- What time does your head hit your pillow at night? 10pm
- What is the magic secret of balancing your business and personal life? I always try to remember that everything is in God's hands not mine. That way I know to pursue things that would honor him. If you look to what is pleasing in God's eyes and what he wants for your life, you can achieve balance and peace.This is not always easy but it helps me make better choices.
- Where do you find time to spend quality time with your husband? my husband and I like to dine out together and play with our children and play chess.
- Do you have any pet peeves? when someone applies for a job without a current resume and/or does not come prepared for an interview, lack of preparation in general is a pet peeve.
- Do you have a happy place?? My happy place is with my family and friends
- Is there anything you are looking forward to over the next year? The birth of my next child AND the opening of the next Trinity Fitness + Spa.
- Is there anywhere in the world you would rather be at this time in your life? NO.
Amy Kelly is a dedicated mother and Mom-Trepreneur living in Loudoun County. Stop by Trinity Fitness anytime for a tour and to meet Amy. The staff is wonderfully accomodating and you won't want to leave. Non members can try out classes or get a massage, facial, or other body treatments in the wonderfully relaxing spa.
