We’re passionate about helping you Train without the pain
Functional Patterns is the blueprint for improving your movement.
We take the guesswork out of taking care of your body.
What makes Functional Patterns different than all the other functional training fads out there? Functional Patterns is about training organisms in relation to their biological characteristics. Sound a bit complicated? Well, not really when you think about it. At a basic level it means whatever animal you choose to train, you do it with the foremost goal of optmizing its primary functions. Fish swim, birds fly, and dogs walk on four legs. What do humans do?
According to the leading research on the primary movements humans did for locomotion and survival: standing, walking, running, and throwing were the four most important movements for human survival.
These movements are what experts characterize as bipedal, and revolve around the contralateral reciprocation of the arms and legs. These are just fancy words to describe the motions that humans use to get from point A to point B. What's important is not necessarily to memorize these terms, but what it means for the application of fitness and exercise techniques aimed at optimizing your human biology! Functional Patterns has gone through the rigorous process of taking these complicated ideas and made a functional training program around them that anyone can do.
The big 4: Stand, Walk, Run, and Throw
stand
At home, at work, at the store, humans have forgotten the basics of standing.
walk
More than one foot in front of the other, re-learning to walk will change your life.
run
Focus on learning to run effectively, eliminating joint pain and common injuries due to running.
throw
Learn to master the biological movements of the shoulder girdle. Reduce wear and tear!
Meet STEPHANIE
Owner, HBS3 Functional Patterns Practitioner and RMT
Stephanie is a highly skilled and dedicated practitioner with an advanced level of training in Functional Patterns, Anatomy Trains and Massage Therapy. With a passion for improving human movement and overall well-being , Stephanie combines an in-depth understanding of functional anatomy with practical techniques to optimize posture, alignment and mobility.
Having undergone extensive education and hands-on experience, Stephanie has mastered the intricacies of Functional Patterns, a cutting edge approach that emphasizes the inter-connectedness of the body’s myofascial lines and the importance of efficient movement patterns. This expertise is complimented by a profound understanding of the human anatomy, the myofascial meridians in the body and their role in functional movement.
In addition to this, Stephanie is a experienced Registered Massage Therapist, skilled in various therapeutic techniques aimed at promoting a better balance between the body’s parasympathetic & sympathetic nervous system, pain relief, injury recovery and prevention.
With a client centred approach and a commitment to ongoing learning, Stephanie is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their physical potential, whether through prevention, injury rehabilitation, athletic performance or overall wellness.
Meet Jacob
HBS1 Functional Patterns Practitioner- ONLINE TRAINING
After years of trying to heal knee and shoulder injuries, Jacob found Functional Patterns. He was attracted by FP’s holistic approach - it’s rare that anyone talks about movement in an integrated way - including diet, emotions, and lifestyle. Jacob was excited to learn to heal his own body and be able to help others do the same.
Where ever you are in the world we can come to you through online training.
Meet Michaela
HF Functional Patterns Practitioner
Michaela began Functional Patterns to improve her posture and help with the shoulder pain she was experiencing while doing farm work. With a passion for Permaculture Farming and Holistic health, she liked that Functional Patterns, “Treats the system, not the symptoms.” She wanted to enjoy farm work without the aches and pains, so she started training in 2021. By correcting her physical dysfunctions; winged scapulas, knee valgus, hyper mobility, kyphosis, and a slight scoliosis, she ended up dramatically improving her mental wellbeing, learning just how connected the mind and body are. She started to really enjoy physical work, being able to tune into her body and challenge her posture in real life scenarios. In 2022 she realized that she was now able to work much harder, was pain free and had a clear mind. She also noticed that the results were lasting and she was improving everyday. This lead her to become a HF Practitioner in 2024, to help others experience the same radical transformations.
"Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” - Bill Mollison, Permaculture Farmer
Meet Ben
Chief Motivational Canine
While I love sleeping on the couch, chasing squirrels and eating treats, I know the importance of fitness! I am here to help illustrate the importance of connecting back to nature, very important job at Functional Patterns Brantford as Chief Motivational Canine.
We can help
Build your confidence
We optimize the Big Four of human movement: Standing, Walking, Running, and Throwing. If you learn what it takes to precisely execute these movements to the highest degree, the benefits will transfer to literally every other movement you do.
Move Better
Functional Patterns is the blueprint for improving your movement. We take the guesswork out of taking care of your body.
Live Better
No matter your body type, physical ability, or level of exercise know-how, if you are a human then you will benefit from Functional Patterns.