The Owner

Fran has spent many years devoted to pursuing excellence in her field and has attained a certain level of expertise to qualify her as an exceptional instructor/trainer.

Through extensive training, certification and dedication, Fran has attained mastery in her fields and now enjoys sharing her skill and passing it on to her clients.

Fran Philip  My life has always revolved around people. No matter what industry, it was not the product that inspired me but the people I came into contact with. Recently, I found myself in a unique situation where I could fill my days with whatever passion I chose and I gravitated toward health and fitness. It was a life changing and wondrous adventure. I hope to share this journey with those that I come into contact and aspire to make a difference to their present and future living. I have been working in the health and fitness industry since 1997. Yet, I have been involved in sport and fitness since the age of 7. I have found my strengths lie in water and land group fitness teaching but could not ignore the calling to become a personal trainer. I strive to continue learning, developing and growing in all areas of mind, body and spirit. I began Pilates Mat four years ago have loved what it has done for my health and wellbeing. Now I am teaching Pilates equipment and love to share the joy this work brings. Credentials AA Marketing Management Personal Trainer Certificate of Completion Pilates Mat & Equipment, PhysicalMind Group Fitness Instructor, American Council of Exercise Personal Trainer, American Council of Exercise Group Cycling Instructor BodyPUMP Instructor Group Fitness Instructor, YMCA First Aid and Sports Safety, American Red Cross Franklin Method Educator Level 2 Reiki Practitioner Level 2 Laughter Yoga Instructor Hobbies and Interests I find myself loving every type of group fitness class imaginable also swimming, boogie boarding, golf and tennis. I love anything Italian, travelling, folk art painting, cooking, family and friends. But, my true joy in life is to search out and find anyone willing to have a chat.

For more information about the Menlo Pilates staff or our programs, please contact us at 408-480-8977 or by clicking here.