Philip Bergman, founder of MindBody Fitness, has been in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years.

His company focuses on a whole person approach in helping individuals optimize their true potential. He educates and empowers his clients to take responsibility for their wellness journey and how this directly impacts their quality of life and longevity.

The integration of mind and body is the cornerstone of his work – as he applies it to functional exercise program design and wellness coaching.

His clientele vary from elite triathletes, who seek to improve their sports performance and life balance, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company who is trying to integrate health and fitness into a demanding work schedule, combat-injured soldiers who are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury and individuals recovering from joint replacement surgery and post-cardiac rehabilitation.

Philip is a certified lifestyle and wellness coach. He is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and serves on the advisory board of the American Running Association.

In addition, Philip is a 6-time Ironman finisher and is a 5-time recipient of USA Triathlon All American honors.

Education:

• H.S. Selected to the Forum for Young Canadiens (equivalent to the U.S. Presidential Classroom)
• B.A. Pre-Med, Bowdoin College
• M.A. Health Education/Exercise Science, University of Maryland.

Board Appointments:

• D.C. Board of Commissions on Massage Therapy ( 2009-2011)