I began my journey into the culture and methodology of Functional Patterns at the start of 2016, whilst studying my Cert IV in personal training. Initially, I was excited to start a new career in the health and fitness industry however, I quickly realised that the course content wasn’t what I was hoping to learn as the entire fitness culture was built around values that did not align with mine…

My very first exposure to Functional Patterns (FP) was enough to spark my interest and open the door for me - it made so much sense that humans should train according to their biological characteristics. Traditional training methods and therapies left me short changed, never delivering what was promised despite the hard work I put in. My previous career in construction left me with a broken body and in desperate need of a fix. FP became the solution. 

Since then I have not looked back; my body feels completely different. I have eliminated chronic back pain, hip and knee issues and I am a much calmer individual which I attribute to improving my biomechanics and and stress response. I spent 3 1/2 years working as a Human Biomechanics Specialist at Functional Patterns Brisbane, which has given be a wealth of experience working with a wide array of individuals, the young and the elderly, the average Joe or Jane and those with athletic backgrounds, and most with varying forms of chronic pain, discomfort and looking for a solution, much like I was years ago.

It gives me great satisfaction that I am able to be part of a grassroots movement dedicated to changing the way the fitness industry operates, through educating people on what true sustainability is in the realm of health and movement.