Shannon Rene, R.D., L.D., CFMP Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner | Registered Dietitian | Power Pilates Comprehensive Trainer | Personal Trainer Plano, Texas

 

Shannon Rene is a highly experienced Pilates instructor in Plano, TX, specializing in authentic classical Pilates and private Pilates lessons at Fit N Pilates. As the founder and lead trainer, she combines her expertise as a Registered Dietitian (R.D., L.D.) with functional medicine nutrition principles to help clients achieve lasting results in weight management, core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall wellness.

 

With a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics and certification as a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) from Functional Medicine University, Shannon takes a holistic approach. She addresses root causes through balanced nutrition, personalized movement, and lifestyle strategies—ideal for those seeking functional medicine in Plano alongside effective fitness.

 

Her extensive fitness credentials include:

• Comprehensive Pilates certification from Power Pilates (classical method focused on Joseph Pilates’ original techniques)
• Personal training and biomechanics certification from the Cooper Institute
• Group fitness certifications from ACE, AFFA, Body Training Systems (Step, Groove, Power, Ride), Zumba, and Zumba Toning
  

Shannon has coordinated fitness programs and taught at over 10 North Texas facilities. This network allows Fit N Pilates to match you with elite, highly trained instructors who uphold her standards: only authentic, customized Pilates in private or semi-private sessions—no large groups or generic classes.

 

Whether you’re recovering from injury, building strength, improving endurance, enhancing flexibility, or aiming for sustainable weight loss, Shannon and her team create tailored programs that fit your busy schedule in Plano, TX. Experience the transformative power of private classical Pilates combined with expert nutrition guidance.

 

Ready to start? Contact Fit N Pilates today for your introductory private sessions!

Denee completed her first certification from the Physical Mind Institute in New York in 2004 & 2007. She continued continuing education with teachers trained by Romana Kryzanowska, including Peter Fiasca, Siri Galliano, Mejo Wiggins and Jay Grimes.

 

In the fall of 2009, she interviewed, was assessed, and chosen to train with Heritage Pilates under Romana Kryzanowska, Chacha Guerrero and Michael Rooks, completing over 1,000 hours in her apprenticeship and graduating in the Spring of 2011. She continues to train and study, seeking to further understand the Pilates method of exercise and health.

 

She doesn’t add to the Pilates method, change it, or create new exercises. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t think about, analyze, and teach according to each person. There are ways to modify an exercise, without changing the essence or purpose. Denee likes to break things down and truly explain each part, so there is an understanding of the whole. She understands there are physical as well as mental limitations.

 

Denee is married and is a full time mom of tween twin daughters, an energetic toddler, one old neurotic poodle, one old crazy cat and one frisky toddler dog.
They all live happily in Richardson. Denee holds a degree in fashion design from University of North Texas in 1994.