FUNCTIONAL PATTERNS TRAINING
“Better than 90 percent of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body in its gravitational field. The more mechanically distorted a person is, the less energy available for thinking, metabolism, healing.”
- Roger Sperry - Nobel Prize Recipient for Brain Research
At New Vision Health we believe that the most valuable way to impact our health at any level is to address posture and movement patterns. This is what we prioritize. The world of correcting posture and movement patterns is best described in the field of biomechanics. The variation of biomechanics practiced at New Vision Health is that of the excellence and precision of the leading biomechanics company in the world, Functional Patterns, by Naudi Aguilar. New Vision Health, is currently certified through Functional Patterns as a level 1 Human Foundations (HF) Practitioner and is working hard to achieve certification levels as a Human Biomechanics Specialist (HBS1), through Functional Patterns, over the year 2023-2024. Functional Patterns is a training methodology that centers around the actions of biologically appropriate movement patterns, which include; standing, walking, sprinting, and throwing. These are the main actions that our muscular system evolved to achieve to ensure our survival over millions of years of evolution and are the very actions that a functional training program should center around to ensure pain-free functional aging and elite performance at any age.
DID YOU KNOW?
It is chiropractic philosophy that an aligned spine equals a healthy body. We all know that we feel our best when we can maintain good posture. Posture is connected to everything and improving your posture will impact your health in almost every health outcome imaginable.
Why is this? Because good posture is deeply rooted in a functional nervous system. That's right, posture may be the single most important piece to reclaiming your best health, which almost no one is prioritizing.
Your posture is visual feedback of exactly what is going on at the level of the nervous system. The stress that is impacting the nervous system is visual by the way one holds their posture via the spine and joints. The control center of the nervous system, your brain, governs hormonal signaling; hence a poor posture, one in which, the fascia network is poorly integrated and dehydrated throughout the entire body; will affect the type of chemical (hormones) information delivered to all body systems.
Therefore, it is important to recognize that good posture is far more than simply standing taller; good posture will also impact energy levels, sleep quality, weight loss/gain & metabolism, hormonal balance, emotional well-being, circulation, and joint decompression. Your posture is integral to the function of these processes.
WHY FUNCTIONAL PATTERNS BIOMECHANICS?
How well one can move, meaning movement with little to no wasted energy, is indicative of their level of health. It is noted that when seniors become refined to a wheelchair or bed their cognitive abilities greatly decline. However, the majority of fitness protocols promote movement without accounting for how humans have evolved to move.
Conventional exercise protocols are ingraining pattern overload to joints and body systems by focusing on isolated movements, excess stretching, and outdated philosophies. Conventional training creates joint instability and further exasperates the already significant joint compression experienced by the body as a result of gravity acting on the body, leading to the onset of joint degeneration. Conventional training does not account for how the muscular system has evolved, and therefore, caters its movements to the wrong force vectors acting on the body. The motion that humans do the most in their daily life is the gait cycle, if it is done wrong that is going to accelerate degeneration. The exercise movements we choose should all relate to bringing precision to our gait cycle and our biological evolution.
WE EVOLVED FOR WHAT?
Humans evolved to stand, walk, run, and throw. These mechanics drove our performance to its highest level in evolution and occur over multiple planes in integration with the network of fascia throughout the entire body. There is no such thing as training a muscle in isolation. There will always be a consequence to doing so elsewhere in the web of body fascia. New Vision Health embraces that muscle systems evolved for a specific survival purpose and we aim to train in alignment with that evolutionary purpose.
GET LASTING RESULTS?
The Functional Patterns Biomechanics Method, practiced by New Vision Health, addresses the integrated network of fascia throughout the entire body as opposed to focusing on isolated joint outcomes. Other approaches can symptom-relieve joint pain and related issues at best, and at worst, refer out for surgery. Functional Patterns Training can prevent much of the harsh realities of joint degeneration. It can restore, or decompress, the body posture by accounting for the interconnected matrix of fascia and retraining the neuromuscular communication pathways throughout the entire body. Functional Patterns Training is for anyone, of any ability, and of any age. Learn to maximize hydration to your body fascia with biologically appropriate movement that transfers over into daily life, improving your quality of life, athletic performance, and pain-free ability.
“So I just saw my arthritis specialist and my inflammation levels are undetectable, my range of motion is better now than ever and all organs are functioning perfectly!!! She said I am doing really really really well!!!!!! Thanks for everything you have done for me I didn’t get here alone.” Chris Jenkins | Occupation: Farmer | Humboldt, SK
“So I just saw my arthritis specialist and my inflammation levels are undetectable, my range of motion is better now than ever and all organs are functioning perfectly!!! She said I am doing really really really well!!!!!! Thanks for everything you have done for me I didn’t get here alone.” Chris Jenkins | Occupation: Farmer | Humboldt, SK
RESTORE YOUR POSTURE TO RESTORE THE FOLLOWING:
Constipation & Poor Gut Motility
Menstrual Problems
Numbness, Tingling
Osteoarthritis
Mobility & Strength
Food Intolerances
Bloating & Gas
Postpartum Healing
Sciatica
Neck Pain
Lowers Risk of Joint Replacement Surgery
Allergies
Poor Nutrient Absorption
Pelvic Pain
Lower back Pain
Scoliosis
Lowers Risk of Injury
Asthma
Sleep Problems
Hormonal Imbalance in Men & Women
Shoulder Pain
Dizziness
Ear Infections
Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Joint Pain
Joint degeneration
Vertigo
Poor Eyesight
Immune System
Depression, Anxiety, Restlessness, Irritability
Arthritis
Acid Reflux
Fatigue
“I’m so excited! Today I could do the open-leg squat on flat feet and get up without hanging onto anything. Where did that old lady go? She must be wandering around in the field somewhere! Thank you for your part in my recovering to good health. Have a blessed and beautiful day!” Name: Sandra Ambler | Occupation: Interior Design | Location: Edmonton, AB
“I’m so excited! Today I could do the open-leg squat on flat feet and get up without hanging onto anything. Where did that old lady go? She must be wandering around in the field somewhere! Thank you for your part in my recovering to good health. Have a blessed and beautiful day!” Name: Sandra Ambler | Occupation: Interior Design | Location: Edmonton, AB
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT KEEP UP WITH YOUR CONVENTIONAL GYM ROUTINE?… DOES YOUR BODY ACHE FOR DAYS AFTER TRAINING?
Then Functional Patterns Training may be a great fit for you. Learn to maximize hydration to your body fascia with biologically appropriate movement that transfers over into daily life improving your quality of life, athletic performance, and pain-free ability at any age. Striving for gym gains does not have to be full of aches and pains. There is such a thing as functional aging.
Let New Vision Health Help Guide You.
“Thank you for your help with regard to my shoulder and lower back. I was told that your program would be able to help alleviate the pains I was going through after a complete Supraspinatus tear on my left shoulder, but was skeptical you could help me. I am supposed to be called for surgery this fall, but I’m not going to do it. My shoulder feels better than the other shoulder I had repaired in 2015. My flexibility has improved immensely, and I have no more pain.” - Dale Niebrugge | Occupation: Farmer | Humboldt, SK
“Thank you for your help with regard to my shoulder and lower back. I was told that your program would be able to help alleviate the pains I was going through after a complete Supraspinatus tear on my left shoulder, but was skeptical you could help me. I am supposed to be called for surgery this fall, but I’m not going to do it. My shoulder feels better than the other shoulder I had repaired in 2015. My flexibility has improved immensely, and I have no more pain.” - Dale Niebrugge | Occupation: Farmer | Humboldt, SK
Functional Patterns - Member Results
Right Hip Pain Gone - Progress 10 Sessions
Lower Back, Sciatic Pain Gone = Progress 2 Sessions
Scoliotic Improvements - Progress 3 Sessions
Left Knee Pain Gone = Progress 8 Sessions
Right Shoulder, Upper Back Pain Gone = Progress 10 Sessions
“I suffer with chronic headaches. Since I’ve been working with my coach my headaches are almost nil. Also, I noticed I stand straighter and breath so much easier.” Mae Korte | Occupation: Cleaning Service | Humboldt, SK
“I suffer with chronic headaches. Since I’ve been working with my coach my headaches are almost nil. Also, I noticed I stand straighter and breath so much easier.” Mae Korte | Occupation: Cleaning Service | Humboldt, SK
Check Out Our Membership Options
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We are a RESULTS-BASED SYSTEM. Our results are possible over a committed period of time. You provide your commitment, and we provide you the assistance you need to address the behavioural coping mechanisms keeping you trapped in pain. From your movement routine to your lifestyle habits, we have your back and you have our support to help you master your habits. This is what creates real change.
FOUNDATIONS
Membership:
The FOUNDATIONS Membership was designed for beginner members who are in need of support, who have been struggling with joint pain, who are curious about improving mobility & pain-free ability with age, and who are in need of assistance with lifestyle factors (like nutrition & hormonal balance) effecting their current state of health.
Included:
Weekly live FOUNDATIONS group coaching class via zoom (beginners material)
Minimal equipment needed
Train from home or at your local gym
Bi-weekly live group Q&A calls with your coach to answer training & health questions
Access to our private Members Only Group to connect with like-minded peers & our coaches
Access to the FOUNDATIONS Membership Portal, equipped with:
Beginner exercise directory - with 25+ corrective exercises
Beginner nutrition protocols
Beginner circadian health protocols
Complete Self-Myofascial Release Guide
And more…
GO PRO DIRECT
Membership:
Go Pro with direct 1 on 1 coaching. This is a 6-month personalized coaching program specialized specifically to your own unique postural & movement needs.
*Note - New Members must complete a minimum of 6 months in the FOUNDATIONS Membership to be eligible to join our waiting list for PRO level group classes and 1 on 1 coaching.*
Includes:
Weekly live zoom 1 on 1 sessions programmed specifically for you by your coach
3 - live zoom 1 on 1 lifestyle consultations with your coach - to develop a specific action plan that works for you
Direct access to your coach for 24/7 support of health & training related questions (Note - Within business hours Monday to Friday - allow 24 hours for response)
Access to the complete VIP PRO Membership Portal, equipped with:
Advanced exercise directory - with 50+ corrective exercises
Advanced nutrition, circadian, and detoxification protocols
And more - Over 15 comprehensive instructional health Guides with exact easy-to-follow protocols
FREE access to the VIP PRO Group Classes through the duration of your program
*Fill out the waiting list application & we will get back to you to review your file and make sure you are an eligible candidate for the GO PRO Service.
VIP PRO
Membership:
The VIP PRO Membership was designed for advanced members who are continuing their journey of correcting postural deficiencies leading to joint pain, but whom are now ready to learn more comprehensive techniques to eradicate joint pain, optimize movement, and continue to provide weekly multidimensional fitness programming for the everyday busy person who does not have time to create their own workouts. This is our most affordable program ans is our way of gifting our long term members continued lifestyle & fitness support so that you can confidently continue to make progress on achieving pain-free movement, quality aging, and keep connected to like-minded peers on a similar journey.
Included:
TWO weekly live VIP PRO group coaching classes via zoom (advanced material) - for continued training programming
Minimal equipment needed
Train from home or at your local gym
Bi-weekly live group Q&A calls with your coach to answer training & health questions - Exclusive Q&A for VIP PRO members for continued lifestyle support
Access to our private Members Only Group to connect with like-minded peers & our coaches for further support
Continued access to the VIP PRO Membership Portal, equipped with:
Advanced exercise directory - with 50+ corrective exercises
Over 15 comprehensive instructional health guides with exact easy-to-follow protocols
Advanced nutrition, circadian, and detoxification protocols
4-week nutrition meal plan
100+ Animal-Based recipes
And more…
Note: ONLY available to advanced members, those who have completed 6 months of FOUNDATIONS + 6 months GO PRO; or 1 year of FOUNDATIONS. Fill out the application & we will review your file to update your membership.*
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Functional Patterns Training FAQs:
What is biomechanics?
At New Vision Health, biomechanics is the physical exercise training that we do to improve posture and movement asymmetries. Biomechanics is the study of human movement and the different force vectors that act on the body when it is exposed to different positions.
Biomechanics can be used to address patterns of pain in the body that are acquired through dysfunctional movement mechanics and contribute to poor posture.
Is posture genetic?
Yes, there are genetic components that contribute to the posture and movement asymmetries that you may have. That, however, does not mean that you are stuck with those asymmetries. When adopting biologically appropriate movement habits that center around the actions of standing, walking, running, and throwing with a Functional Patterns Practitioner to hold you accountable during movement, and to spot your asymmetries, then these energy leaks in the body are capable of being resolved. Smooth, effortless movement and stable decompressed posture will be the results you are left with.
What is Functional Patterns?
Functional Patterns is a type of biomechanics methodology, that uses biologically appropriate movement (stand, walk, run, throw) to address posture and movement asymmetries that cause pain and dysregulation in the body. There are different types of biomechanics techniques. The type of biomechanics methodology that New Vision Health practices are those methods developed by Functional Patterns, who are the leaders in the Biomechanics field. Using this approach, we address biomechanics issues according to the ability to sprint and throw as markers of peak human performance.
What affects posture and gait?
Gait (human movement) and posture can be affected by a variety of reasons, but typically, the most common in our modern world is pattern overload. Pattern overload refers to habitual actions that are repeated over and over for days to years and are common in modern living due to the requirements of our careers, sports, and leisure activities. The body's anatomy will morph to, and, cater to, the pathways of least resistance as the brain provides the muscular system with information, as to how it should complete a movement task and hold itself in space based on the amount of repetition performed in activities of daily life. The overuse of neuromuscular pathways by repetitive, unconscious, movement result in calcification (dehydration) of body tissues and leads to eventual degenerative posture and gait mechanics that can contribute to pain and body dysregulation.
Wait a minute, I am not capable of sprinting or throwing in my current condition, is Functional Patterns still for me?
Not only are you capable; Functional Patterns training is designed exactly for you! The training methodology centers around gait mechanics (stand, walk, run, throw). These are biologically appropriate movements for all human beings from elite athletes to average joes, to the everyday working citizen, to mothers and fathers, children, teens, the elderly, and especially those suffering from chronic pain. Rarely do we exert ourselves in a full-out sprint, rather our programming is based on breaking down the mechanics of running and throwing across hundreds of different exercises that teach your muscular and skeletal systems how to properly integrate with the nervous system, ultimately leading to better posture. It is not required that you can sprint or throw or even have any level of athleticism at all to complete Functional Patterns training, but by the end of the training program, you will be well on your way to athletic feats you didn’t think possible for your condition and age.
Is biomechanics hard?
Biomechanics can be challenging as it is deliberately training the neuromuscular pathways, fascial lines, and planes of movement that have often been underused in daily life and by most conventional training programs. Therefore, it can be a very eye-opening, and rewarding experience, even to an elite athlete or experienced gym goer to realize just how much more functional capacity there is to unlock in the body for performance.
Due to its regenerating nature to posture and gait, biomechanics training is necessary and achievable for a wide variety of people including; children, the elderly, the disabled, injury-prone, regular Joe, and the elite athlete.
Is a posture corrector good?
No, in our opinion a posture corrector is a waste of money and causes more harm than good as it is doing nothing to promote the re-tensioning of your muscular system and promotes a hyper-flaccid (unstable) joint positioning. This would be another example that focuses on 'symptom' treating, rather than 'system' treating.
Does Functional Patterns work?
The results speak for themselves. Follow Functional Patterns (@functionalpatterns) on any of their social media platforms, as well as, also checking out the results that New Vision Health (@new.vision.health and @angela_baran_hf) has achieved on posture and gait, while using Functional Patterns methodology, to determine for yourself the incredible effectiveness of the method.
Are there risks of having good posture?
No, the risk of poor posture and poor movement is far superior to any risks of having good posture and pristine movement capacity. Generally, a good, decompressed, and well-integrated muscular system, presenting great posture, is going to be a body that is in a pain-free and energetic state.
Can I cover these training sessions under my group benefits or insurance?
New Vision Health is certified by the Board of Natural Medicine Doctors and Practitioners who are not affiliated with any governing body that discriminates against natural and holistic therapeutic modalities. Therefore, as to not compromise the scope of our practice we do not affiliate with any insurance entity. Our results however are like nothing else. The results speak for themselves, and we welcome you to check those out on our social media platforms @new.vision.health, @angela_baran_hf, as well as the results posted by fellow practitioners in the biomechanics field @functionalpatterns, whose methodology we base our work. We pride ourselves in offering a regenerative health program that equips our clients with the skills and knowledge necessary to become their own practitioners, beat chronic pain, and get off the vicious cycle of treatment-to-treatment care. By following our protocol, you will free yourself of maintenance care and move forward to real vitality.
I want to improve my flexibility and mobility. Will Functional Patterns training help?
Yes, training our gait cycle (stand, walk, run, throw) is the best way to improve flexibility and mobility without subjecting your body to an excessively lengthened state of the muscle tissues, tendons, and ligaments that can lead to further joint instability and more pain down the road. Instead, you acquire enough mobility and flexibility all relative to an appropriate degree of range of motion for each joint.
Is posture important?
At New Vision Health, we believe that posture and proper movement mechanics are the single most important factor to lead a life of incredible health. The posture you have is a direct reflection of the state of well-being in the nervous system because the quality of spinal alignment demonstrates where there are energy leaks, not only in the physical structure, but also, in the nervous system. Posture quality demonstrates this because the spinal cord and all innervating nerves run through the spinal column from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) governs all bodily functions. Therefore, posture is not only about standing taller, but more importantly, about your capacity to function well in the following; mood, memory, focus, rest and sleep, energy, hormonal signaling, digestion, assimilation of nutrients, metabolism, immune function, and so much more. From a physical standpoint, the quality of posture and movement mechanics are a major contributor to chronic joint pain and degeneration, age-related symptoms, nagging muscular aches and tension, and reoccurring injuries. Fix your posture and movement mechanics to reclaim your health and function.
Is gait analysis worth it?
A gait analysis is a service that New Vision Health offers clients during their initial consultation to pinpoint the asymmetries and degenerative movement patterns that are specific to the individual being assessed. We then use this information to construct a personalized Functional Posture Training routine, while making suggestions of where you can best get started with rehydrating your body with Myofascial Release MFR. The results of the gait analysis are often very eye-opening to our clients as we detect what is causing their pain and health-related issues.
What are functional movement patterns?
Functional movement patterns for humans are movements that take into consideration the reason for which each muscle, bone, and joint evolved. The functions to which our anatomy evolved were to stand, walk, run, and throw. Therefore, the most functional movement training program will be one that is built around these four actions.
What equipment is used for Functional Patterns Training?
We use an abundance of equipment in Functional Patterns including; dumbbells, kettlebells, macebells, paraballs, landmines, slam balls, resistance bands, and more. The majority of our training is completed using a weighted cable machine.
Do you offer online training? What equipment do I need?
Yes, we offer online training programs. If you are opting into online training then we require that you purchase a basic set of resistance bands and 1 hex rubber dumbbell. We recommend that most women start with 10lbs and most men start with 15lbs.