Fitness from the ground up…
We believe in creating a customized plan for you. First, we complete a fitness assessment. Next, we provide thoughtful training techniques that are guaranteed to bring results you are looking for. We don’t believe in just turning you loose in the gym, leaving you feeling frustrated and abandoned. A training coach will work with you each and every time you come in.
High Level of Expertise
Joe Strawn, BS, Owner
Accountability • Support • Results
Why do people stop exercising? Lack of motivation. People just like you have unique needs, and without a customized plan, results can be hard, if not impossible to reach. You can avoid frustration and the loss of motivation by relying on our well-planned fitness goals constructed especially for you. Our trainers hold you accountable. And not only that, you will find that you’ll receive a huge amount of support from the other members who have become a close community. Regularly working out with accountability and support means….results!
“The trainers and workouts are fun and stimulating. We look forward to the work outs, the staff, and the people who frequent the classes. It is an integral part of our lives now, and we really miss it when we cannot make a class. We love the fact that the facility and class structure are overseen by a talented physical therapist who cares about our welfare. We could not be happier. They truly make our life better is so many ways.”
Meet Our Team
Joe Strawn
BS, Fitness Manager
Joe is a recent graduate from San José State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology, with an emphasis as an exercise and fitness specialist. Exercise and fitness have always been a major part of his life, playing a variety of competitive sports in high school and continuing to play baseball in college. Throughout his athletic career, he sustained a variety of injuries, which heightened his interest in both preventative and rehabilitative training. When Joe is not at SVF. you will find him playing baseball in a recreational league on the weekends, or enjoying mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking and kayaking. Helping others attain their health and fitness goals is a passion of his and he hopes to instill his passion for exercise in others.
Jennifer Bayliss
MS, CPT
Jen was born and raised in Illinois and lived in Palo Alto through her High School years. As a high level runner she received a scholarship to Montana State University. There she earned a Masters Degree in Sociology. Upon completing her education in 1998 she returned to the Bay Area where she and her husband raised their four children. Jen is a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council of Exercise. She specializes in functional strength training, body sculpting, speed and agility, interval training, and athletic conditioning. She is also a Nutrition Coach and Running Coach through the Road Runners Club of America. Jen works with clients of all ages and emphasizes setting goals and achieving results. She promotes good health for longevity by encouraging her clients to stay active, engaged, and challenged in their fitness journey. Join her for a fun and challenging workout.
Frannie Dunton
PT Aide, CPT
Frannie is a Physical Therapy Aide and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. She also has Certifications in Yoga and Pilates. Health and fitness have always been an important part of her life and she is passionate about helping others improve the quality of their lives through exercise. Her experience as a lifelong athlete, competitive soccer player and coach has given her further insight into the needs of her clients. She lives an active lifestyle, enjoys giving back to the community, and seeks a balance in life between time with her family, work and play.
“The staff at Seascape fitness is great. They are very knowledgeable, supportive, and encouraging individuals. They’re more like family and they really care about you as an individual. They are willing to take the time to accommodate your needs and make sure that your exercises are just right for you. Seascape fitness is more than a gym it’s a community where you get to meet new people and have fun exercising.”