CLIENT RESULTS
FUNCTIONAL PATTERNS HAS HELPED PEOPLE FROM ALL DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS INCREASE ATHLETICISM AND BECOME PAIN-FREE
The first step to resolving pain is understanding it.
We understand that most pain and discomfort comes from compensation and dysfunction in the way you move. That is why our first step is analysis of posture and gait.
Our approach to resolving pain and increasing athleticism stems from optimizing the “FIRST FOUR” (standing, walking, running, throwing).
This means re-tensioning your body to move and function in a way that respects the unique design of human biology.
Our clients find that fixing their mechanics and solving problems becomes much more enjoyable because they finally have the right tools to do so.
See how our clients have unlocked their potential with functional training…
CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF & MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT
BEFORE
❌Compressed spine
❌Hip hike
❌Felt weak and vulnerable to injury
❌Consistent neck pain
❌Poor lat tensioning
BEFORE AFTER
AFTER
✅Spinal decompression
✅Feels strong and resilient to injury
✅Pain free ✅Improved lat tensioning
✅Reduced hip hike
Before finding Functional Patterns Kelli was dealing with:
Chronic neck pain
Low back pain
Feeling vulnerable and weak
Lack of musculature around spine
Testimony
“I am one of FP - White Bear Lake’s biggest fans. I found them just over a year ago when I searched “functional exercise” online. Finding Ryan Parr and Functional Patterns has been life changing.
I had always been active, skiing, swimming, biking, hiking, and riding horses, but at 54 my posture was failing, and my joints were feeling weak and vulnerable to injury.
For me, FP is more than a training system, it is a healing modality. Now at 55, I feel the strongest I have ever felt, and have a renewed sense of power and ease in my everyday life.
I have sent many clients and friends to FP - White Bear Lake, and they all love it as much I do. I highly, highly recommend Functional Patterns for anyone that wants to live powerfully and pain free.”
-Kelli
HIP DYSPLASIA & DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE
❌Compressed spine
❌Hip shift right
❌Rib shift left
❌Right hip hike
❌Chronic pain
❌Limited range of Motion
❌Lack of TVA activation
BEFORE AFTER
AFTER
✅Spinal decompression gains
✅Reduced hip shift
✅Reduced rib shift
✅Reduced hip hike
✅Mostly pain free
✅Increased ability to move
✅Increased TVA activation and weight loss
BEFORE AFTER
John was recommended Functional Patterns from a local chiropractor.
He came in dealing with:
Chronic pain
Stiffness throughout his body but especially in his right hip region
Pain even at rest
Diagnosed with hip dysplasia & degenerative disc disease
Intermittent sciatic pain
Testimony
“I’ve been coming to Functional Patterns - White Bear Lake for about 2 years. Before FP, movement was painful and difficult for me and as a result my motivation to move and exercise was low.
Over time I’ve made significant progress and my alignment continues to improve, I can move and exercise with much less discomfort and I enjoy working out for the first time in many years. The practitioners are experts at pushing my boundaries while being conscious of always doing so in a safe manner.
For me, the best part of working together is that we have fun.
I would encourage anyone to take up Functional Patterns and know while it can take some time, if you have patience and put in effort, you will see incredible results and your quality of life will improve considerably.”
- John
SHOULDER PAIN RELIEF & INCREASED MUSCLE
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE
❌Scapular winging
❌Reduced hip instability while running
❌Unable to engage in sports
❌Shoulder pain
❌Sciatic pain
BEFORE AFTER
AFTER
✅Reduced scapular winging ✅Playing sports pain-free
✅Put on 20+ lbs lean mass
✅Increased hip stability while running
✅Pain free
Before finding Functional Patterns Tommy was dealing with:
Semi-consistent shoulder pain
Inability to engage in sports
Lack of muscle mass
Sciatic leg pain
Testimony
“Prior to training at Functional Patterns - White Bear Lake, I had developed sciatic pain on my right side and had a reoccurring shoulder pain. I had pretty much stopped playing the sports I enjoyed because of the regular discomfort I felt. Sitting at my desk at work caused my sciatic pain to flare up. I just wasn't happy with where I was physically.
Through my training, I have been able to fix the problems that held me back for so long. My sciatic no longer hurts while I sit or move. My shoulder isn't in pain while I lay in bed. I'm back to playing competitive soccer, rocking climbing, and volleyball weekly without any pain.
When we started working together, I weighed 164lbs, and today I'm a healthy 189lbs. I sleep, work, play, and simply move better thanks to my work with Functional Patterns.”
-Tommy
RELIEF FROM HIP PAIN, NECK PAIN & DAILY HEADACHES
BEFORE
❌Poor abdominal tension
❌Severe hip pain
❌Hip instability ❌Poor scapular positioning ❌Daily headaches/migraines
BEFORE AFTER
AFTER
✅Improved abdominal tension
✅Pain free
✅Improved hip stability
✅Improved scapular positioning ✅Rarely experiences headaches
BEFORE AFTER
Before Liz found Functional Patterns she was dealing with:
Daily migraines and headaches
Daily hip pain and instability during walking and running
Tried multiple rehabilitation methods like chiropractic work, massage, and personal trainers, but nothing relieved the pain long-term
Severe Neck Pain
Testimonial
I was in a car accident in 2009 and my neck suffered from whiplash. In addition, I was doing yoga, weightlifting and pure aerobics for seven years and my body was spent. My neck, which was always in pain no matter what I did, started to cause me pain daily. I saw PT's, OT's, MD's, was given pain medications and injections, and at my lowest point, was admitted to the hospital for a migraine that wouldn't go away. I was suffering for months and couldn't find an answer as to how I could make the headaches stop. I quite literally wanted to die.
After only 2-3 months of doing FP, I was pain free. No number of medications, injections and PT visits solved my headache issue. Only FP. In the process, I've gotten stronger, more confident, happier and have an improved worldview when it comes to exercise and stress management overall. It's become instinctual to where I can now self-correct when I'm starting to get a headache, and immediately I get relief.
I thought exercise meant pushing yourself to the limit as much as possible. Through FP, I've learned that I can move thoughtfully and intentionally while still making the workout incredibly difficult. 4-5 reps of a single exercise, done intentionally, can be enough. I stay true to that in all of the workouts I do now moving forward.
-Liz
CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF & WEIGHT LOSS
BEFORE
❌Lack of abdominal muscles
❌Compressed lumbar
❌Consistent back pain
❌Poor nutrition/diet choices
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
Before finding Functional Patterns, Chad was dealing with:
Significant back pain after “successful” surgery to address pinched nerve
Loss of muscle mass
Inability to engage in preferred exercise
AFTER
✅Improved abdominal tension
✅Decompressed lumbar
✅Pain free ✅Lost 20+ lbs through grain-free diet
Testimony
I suffered from a bulged disc that was pinching a nerve and required me to have surgery. The surgery was considered a success, but during recovery I lost a lot of strength and ended up with significant back pain.
I spent the next year working with PT’s from a popular orthopedic clinic located in the Twin Cities, but it felt like they were using a shotgun approach to relieving my pain.
Functional Patterns targeted the root of the pain and worked with me to develop a plan. Not only do I feel great, but I have a regimen of exercises that will KEEP me on a pain-free path.
Through my work with FP - White Bear Lake, I now move more efficiently when I’m doing physical tasks. FP got me the results I was looking for and I recommend ANYONE who has back pain to visit a Functional Patterns trainer.
- Chad
LOW BACK PAIN & DISC HERNIATION
BEFORE
❌Major herniation in lower back
❌Severe back and hip pain
❌Lack of Intra abdominal pressure ❌Hyper extended knees spine
BEFORE AFTER
AFTER
✅Pain free
✅Increased confidence
✅Improved Intra abdominal pressure
✅Improved knee positioning
BEFORE AFTER
Before Bernadette found Functional Patterns she was dealing with:
Major disc herniation in low back, resulted in walking with a drop foot
3 years attempting chiropractic work, massage, and multiple personal trainers, but nothing relieved the pain long-term
Poor quality of life
Testimony
“When I found Functional Patterns - White Bear Lake, my main goal was simply not to re-injure myself–I never expected to actually have all of my pain disappear!
We started training slowly, with a mix of foundational movements. As I gained mobility and strength, the exercises increased in intensity.
Every single training session was different; the practitioners always come prepared with new exercises and readily makes adjustments based on my progress.
The practitioners really took the time to understand my goals and tailor a training program that feels very personal. After just a few months of working together, my severe back and hip pain completely disappeared.
Thanks to Functional Patterns, I now know what to do on my own at home to help maintain a healthy, pain-free lifestyle!”
- Bernadette
CHRONIC PAIN, MULTIPLE DISC HERNIATIONS & SURGERY
BEFORE
❌Herniated L5-S1 twice with discectomy
❌Chronic pain for 5 years ❌Sagging shoulders ❌Compressed spine ❌Scapular winging
BEFORE AFTER
AFTER
✅Pain free
✅Decompressed spine
✅Decompressed shoulder girdle
✅Reduced scapular winging ✅Increased muscle mass
Before Ryan found Functional Patterns he was dealing with:
Herniated the same disc twice, once after discectomy
5 years attempting chiropractic, massage, physical therapy, and surgery but nothing relieved pain long-term.
Chronic pain and poor quality of life left him feeling defeated