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
I have always been active throughout my life in some capacity, through sports, obstacle racing and fitness classes.
My insatiable curiosity of the body and how it operates has lead me to where I am now.
In 2013, I began my journey studying and applying the training methodologies of Functional Patterns. This type of training has not only helped myself but I have been able to help hundreds of others live a better quality of life.
I am so grateful for the 8 years of studying FP and Tom Myers, Anatomy trains before becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. This has given me such a unique skill!
My promise to anyone that receives any of my services, you will get the support and my drive to figure out how to help you learn to help yourself.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Meet Jacob
HF Functional Patterns Practitioner
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.
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.