Shannon Rene Bio
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!
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Denee
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shannon Rene At Fit N Pilates?
Shannon Rene is the founder at Fit N Pilates in Plano, TX. She has a Power Pilates Comprehensive Trainer certification from 2007 and is a Registered Dietitian (RD, LD), Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP). Shannon uniquely combines authentic classical Joseph Pilates with root-cause functional medicine nutrition for holistic results.
What are Shannon Rene’s qualifications?
Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics, is a licensed Registered Dietitian, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), and has over 600 hours of comprehensive classical Pilates training. She has coordinated fitness programs and taught at multiple North Texas facilities over many years.
Who is Denee at Fit N Pilates?
Denee is a highly experienced instructor at Fit N Pilates. She completed her Pilates certification from the Physical Mind Institute in New York in 2004 and 2007 and Pilates Heritage in 2011. Denee is dedicated to teaching authentic classical Pilates and maintains the high standards set by Shannon.
How do Shannon and Denee work together at Fit N Pilates?
Shannon and Denee (along with other trained instructors) work as a team to deliver personalized private and semi-private classical Pilates sessions. All instructors follow Joseph Pilates’ philosophy of combining precise movement with controlled breathing, core strength, flexibility, and mindful body awareness to create balanced, efficient, and long-lasting results for every client.
What makes the instructor team at Fit N Pilates unique?
The team at Fit N Pilates teaches only authentic classical Joseph Pilates in private or small semi-private sessions. Every instructor is highly trained, and sessions are 100% customized — never large group classes. The combination of Shannon’s nutrition and functional medicine expertise with skilled classical Pilates instruction is rare.
Why does Shannon combine Pilates with functional medicine nutrition?
Shannon believes lasting wellness comes from addressing both the body’s movement patterns and internal root causes. This integrated approach helps clients achieve better core strength, posture, energy levels, pain relief, and sustainable health improvements.
What conditions and goals does the Fit N Pilates team help clients with?
The team helps clients with chronic back pain, poor posture, weight management, low energy, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, injury recovery, post-surgery rehabilitation, core strength building, flexibility improvement, and long-term overall wellness.
Are all sessions at Fit N Pilates private or semi-private?
Yes. All Pilates sessions at Fit N Pilates are private or small semi-private using authentic classical equipment. There are no large group classes, allowing every exercise to be fully customized to each client’s body, fitness level, and specific needs.
How do I get started with Shannon, Denee, or the Fit N Pilates team?
Call (214) 789-5563 to book an initial nutrition consultation or intro Pilates package. Shannon or one of her trained instructors, including Denee, will create a fully personalized program based on your goals and health needs.