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January 2023 by Cortney Johnson
I am approaching my one year anniversary working with Michelle at FP MN and it’s an exciting step seeing progress in my overall direction of health/wellness. A mom of three young kiddos with three different birth stories, severe diastasis recti (4 fingers width), 30+ years of poor posture habits, and lack of body confidence brought me here. After completing the 10-week course online and working weekly with Michelle, I cannot stress the importance of this in my life and future body function — especially post-partum and in my mid-thirties. I now feel safer doing movements involving my core and have learned how the body and its movements are interconnected. Michelle is extremely patient and always finds ways to break the motions down for me. I am very impressed with this program and recommend it to anyone looking for real results that will last beyond a gym membership.
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December 2022 by Henry Arneson
Functional Patterns is a potent, but bitter medicine that can connect you with the infinite potential of your body. Part of the experience is unlearning the patterns and behaviors that have contributed to pain or other physical limitations. However, learning to move in a way that promotes physical awareness and healing in your body will reap huge dividends. In Functional Patterns, they will always put your longevity and health first. Most importantly, it's fun and never repetitive, as the practitioners put a great deal of effort into making the sessions engaging, informative and interesting.I have seen impressive gains in my performance and structure as a competitive handball player and learning from Functional Patterns Minnesota has been both humbling and illuminating. I now move and perform better than before, but with significantly less stress and pain and effort.To those that don't believe in the results of Functional Patterns, the proof, for me, is self evident. Nothing I ever did before ever made my body feel this good and strong. I know that Functional Patterns has given me the tools to not only move and perform better, but also to keep me performing well into old age. And that should be everyone's goal!
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December 2022 by Sudip Kundu
I came to FP due to back pain and have been pain free since I started, my core has never felt stronger and overall my body and mind feels a lot better. I have been so impressed that I even enrolled by dad.Functional Patterns is a unique and innovative approach to fitness that emphasizes functional movement and the importance of proper biomechanics in exercise.One of the standout features of Functional Patterns is its emphasis on whole body movement and integration. Rather than isolating specific muscle groups, Functional Patterns focuses on training the body as a cohesive unit and teaching proper movement patterns. This approach not only helps to build functional strength and improve overall physical performance, but it can also help to prevent injury and improve posture.The workouts themselves are challenging and diverse, incorporating a variety of equipment and techniques. The instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, and the atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive.I highly recommend Functional Patterns MN for anyone looking to improve their functional movement, strength, and overall physical performance. It's a unique and effective approach to fitness that is well worth checking out.
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December 2022 by Nicholas Gaasvig
I would highly recommend working with any of the practitioners at Functional Patterns Minnesota. Regardless of whether you are athletic or not, the practitioners will meet you where you’re at but also challenge your personal goals after continued training.I have been training with Frida consistently for about 5 years and Austin for about 4 years in 1-on-1 sessions to improve my biomechanics. By working on my biomechanics, I have significantly decreased my anxiety. This has increased my stress tolerance allowing me to perform better professionally as an engineer and practitioner. I am now able to handle overtime and work long shifts on a weekly basis without burning out compared to when I was in my late teenager years.I am now 26 years old with years of sobriety under my belt and continue to feel better as I prioritize my biomechanics, sleep, and diet in that order of importance. Under rare circumstances that I’m under unmanageable stress, I can functionally cope or have the body awareness to take time to relax without resorting to drug use or addiction.Whenever I work with a practitioner at FP Minnesota, the advice given is directly referenced to the greatest athletes in the world to mimic their mechanics. This requires adaptive problem solving and being able to change quickly, which has enhanced my critical thinking skills as an engineer.Functional Patterns has given me a level of confidence in my training to prevent injuries that far exceeds what I’ve ever had in my history of traditional training methods. By exclusively training Functional Patterns, I have quantifiably improved my max sprinting mechanics, transferring over to an increased max speed.
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December 2022 by Abbie D.
FP Minnesota and the team that is built there has provided me a level of foundation I have never found before. I have been able to better address my concerns stemming from my back and hip pain than from anything I have tried in the past. I now have the tools to correctly help alleviate pain and symptoms when they arise. In the last seven months of doing this, the pain is becoming less and less and I no longer have extended periods of debilitating pain — which is very crucial for my profession of being a nurse and being on my feet for 12-16 hours at a time. Everyone there is truly rooting for you and you feel empowered every time you step foot inside. I have to provide a special shout out to my practitioner Michelle — Michelle has been instrumental in helping me make changes. She has this amazing ability to provide a level of compassion to what I have gone through, mixed with the perfect amount of pushing me to be the best I can be. I have never seen myself be as toned as I am now with this newfound level of confidence and I’ve only just begun ??
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December 2022 by Ryan Keys
Before I started working with Michelle at Functional Patterns Minnesota, I thought that having joint pain and groaning to sit and stand was just a normal part of turning 30 and being in the construction field. After these last 3 months, not only do I feel and move better than I have in the last 10 years, but I am no longer concerned with the longevity in my career of choice. Michelle is an extremely patient coach and provides a great example of understanding Functional Patterns principles and the lifestyle that comes with it.
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December 2022 by Abbie Dalbec
FP Minnesota and the team that is built there has provided me a level of foundation I have never found before. I have been able to better address my concerns stemming from my back and hip pain than from anything I have tried in the past. I now have the tools to correctly help alleviate pain and symptoms when they arise. In the last seven months of doing this, the pain is becoming less and less and I no longer have extended periods of debilitating pain — which is very crucial for my profession of being a nurse and being on my feet for 12-16 hours at a time. Everyone there is truly rooting for you and you feel empowered every time you step foot inside. I have to provide a special shout out to my practitioner Michelle — Michelle has been instrumental in helping me make changes. She has this amazing ability to provide a level of compassion to what I have gone through, mixed with the perfect amount of pushing me to be the best I can be. I have never seen myself be as toned as I am now with this newfound level of confidence and I’ve only just begun ??
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December 2022 by Diego Juarez
Before training FP I didn’t know how to move my body in an optimal and regenerative way. I had done strength training in the past, with no real improvement on how I felt. Contrary to that, training FP has improved how I feel immensely not only in my body (less sore when I wake up in the AM, no longer noticing knees cracking, reduced feeling of chest compression), but also in my mind and mood. It has made me feel more confident. I have much better physical awareness and can track and control my breathing, posture, and body language more now. I now notice that I feel anxious not because of overwhelming thoughts, but because of a change in my breathing and heart rhythm. FP has empowered me because by changing my body I can monitor and manage my anxiety in a way that actually works. Thanks Michelle!
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December 2022 by John Lunn
I have been working with Austin for nearly 3 years now and I could not say enough good things about him and Functional Patterns. I was diagnosed with a serious arthritic autoimmune condition years ago and was in so much pain. I could hardly walk let alone stand for more than a few minutes. Austin started from square 1 and built me back up. I am now sprinting and working all day on my feet. There was times when I was so mentally and physically worn down due to my autoimmune condition and past injuries from being in the military that I did not want to keep going. FP and basic health principles that the FP community preaches (water, light, movement) brought me out of a very bad place. I could go on, all I have to say is FP saved me.
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December 2022 by Katie Sigheeed
I found functional patterns after having tried every kind of modality including integrated physical therapy for painful issues such as plantar fasciitis, chin splints and knee pain;I have had more success FP than I could have believed! Working against our tendencies of our own bodie’s imbalances makes so much sense! My trainer Michelle is wonderfully knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend improving your life by training with Functional Patterns!
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November 2022 by Michelle Johnson
When I first arrived at Functional Patterns Minnesota in 2018 I was physically and emotionally exhausted. All through my 20s I was dealing with serious inflammatory skin issues that were overwhelming to daily try to cover up, chronic fatigue, long-standing anxiety, as well as circulatory and digestive issues. I didn’t want to settle for band aid fixes and was always trying to get to the root of my problems but neither western medicine nor the thousands of dollars I spent out of pocket to see herbalists, acupuncturists, functional medicine practitioners, trauma therapists, etc gave me anything more than temporary relief at best. I was eating high quality organic foods, following strict food elimination protocols, trying western prescribed topical creams as well as natural remedies, and engaging in a wide variety of movement practices yet my wheels were spinning. It was extremely frustrating and discouraging to not be getting better despite putting so much time and resources into trying to be well.My challenges were further compounded in 2017 when I was hit by a van while riding my bicycle causing a traumatic brain injury and my body to feel like it was saran-wrapped (tight and restricted). Regular migraines, further hormonal imbalance, weight gain, and mental health challenges layered on top of my already tired body.Since training with the FP Minnesota team, my body has become more symmetrical and I’ve become less inflamed, improved my digestion, lost 30#, increased muscle mass, and learned to move more athletically. I have nearly eliminated my migraines and skin issues and my mental health has significantly improved with anxiety/panic attacks no longer being an issue.FP has given me my life back. I am now moving and feeling better than I have at any other point in my life and I know that I am just scratching the surface of how much more I can improve. Huge thanks to the FP team for helping give me the tools to understand how to fix my biomechanics as well as my mindset to orient myself towards greater health. Much appreciation to the clients as well who help create an encouraging environment in classes and with shared learning of how we can all get to a more desired spot. FP MN is the place to be!
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November 2022 by Paige Bergeland
I came in with debilitating old lumbar injuries and my trainer (Michelle) has helped me find my weak points . We’ve done half in person and half virtually because of distance. (3 hrs) It’s worth it! Very accommodating and patient. Look forward to continue my FP training .
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May 2022 by Jessica Lindholm
I have been utilizing Functional Patterns MN for quite awhile now. It has been such an awesome way to see how my body is so intricately connected and how I can improve the way I move. I have had issues with some back pain and knee pain in the past but it has improved so much since putting all these things I’ve learned here into play. When something in my body does feel off now I use the different mfr techniques I’ve learned here and it helps immensely. I love how small and tight knit the crew that comes here is as well!
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April 2022 by Grace Camilleri
Thank you to Frida and the FP MN team! I was a college athlete and I always considered myself to be relatively “in shape”. However I still struggled with daily hip pain especially after activities that I thought I was doing to improve my health like long-distance running, yoga, and weightlifting. Starting FP was a really humbling experience for me because it allowed me to see my imbalances/dysfunctions so clearly and understand why they were causing me constant hip aches and repeated hamstring injuries. FP is the only way to truly improve movement efficiency and overall health. Thanks to the trainers at FP and the online FP courses, I’m no longer overworking myself trying to work out twice a day. Yet I feel healthier, I can sprint faster, and my overall mood is improved! I definitely recommend FP Minnesota - they have made some life-changing improvements for me and many others.
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April 2022 by Alison Albrecht
Through my work with Functional Patterns Minnesota I was able to alleviate chronic back pain I was experiencing and was able to start running again.
