Functional Patterns Melbourne

Fantastic experience: I’ve been working with Camille for the past 18 months after injuring my back due to poor running technique and overtraining. I had misunderstood that as you get older, you can keep doing the same exercises and expect the same results—but in reality, my body was getting weaker and more imbalanced. Starting Functional Patterns was humbling. It quickly exposed how much strength and stability I’d lost. But with Camille’s guidance, I began to rebuild from the inside out. She helped me understand how to move better, more efficiently and build real core strength. Today, I’ve gone from living with daily back pain and painful running to moving more freely and with greater control. It’s incredibly satisfying to feel my body becoming more resilient, and I’m so grateful to Camille for her expertise, patience, and encouragement throughout the process.

Fantastic experience: I began training with Functional Patterns, determined to address the various physical issues caused by my lack of exercise. I was dealing with lower back pain and calf/ankle tightness which stemmed from poor posture and movement patterns. I also had a weak core, weak glutes, a hunched back, rounded shoulders. My coach, Steve helped me focused on improving my core and glute activation, and by incorporating more rotational movements, I strengthened the coordination of my diagonal kinetic chains. I still remember how confused I was at the beginning—this training method was completely different from traditional weight training. Before each session, I often doubted whether these exercises would help. However, after every workout, the way my body felt convinced me that this change was worthwhile. And so, I kept going for two years. In the end, the results spoke for themselves. My body no longer suffered from the persistent pain that plagued me daily two years ago, and with increased muscle mass and corrected posture, my physique has also improved significantly.

Fantastic experience: Functional Patterns has a phenomenal approach to physical health. Truly transformational if you take its practices seriously. The pracs here are very knowledgeable. I worked with Steve, and he has a good eye for detail. I’d recommend anyone who has any physical pain or discomfort to give it a go! (Speaking as a 22 year old who came in with a bit of shoulder pain… and realised that it was just one part of a system of dysfunction!)

Fantastic experience: Don’t think, just book

Fantastic experience: I began training with Shane at Functional Patterns Melbourne at the end of March 2024 after an extensive search for relief from a bulging disc that had been troubling me since July 2022. Having tried osteopathy, chiropractic care, and physiotherapy with little success, I was exhausted and desperate for a solution. Starting this new type of training was challenging, especially as I am Italian and English is not my first language. However, Shane's guidance and support through the beginner steps made a world of difference. Within just three weeks, I began noticing improvements in my posture and, more importantly, significant relief from the chronic pain I'd been experiencing. By the time I reached the three-month mark, I was able to embark on a 34-hour journey overseas, arriving in Italy completely pain-free—a huge milestone for me. I cannot recommend Functional Patterns highly enough. It is a revolutionary approach to treating posture and chronic back pain, and it has given me my life back. The environment at Functional Patterns Melbourne is welcoming, and Shane and the team are always ready to listen and support you on your journey to being pain-free. If you're struggling with back pain like I was, this is the place to be.

Fantastic experience: FP group Friday group class is the best way to spend my evening! (Extra points for Friday) In general FP has helped me to be the strongest I’ve ever been. Physically and emotionally. (And years were passing by) Because of FP my pregnancy was easy and I was confident with my body. I kept working out until the last days of the birth. What I learned from FP I used during my recovery in post-partum too! If you need to chose what gym you should go to- definitely Functional Patterns! No regrets, no looking back. We have only one body. Thank you FP and Filippo!

Fantastic experience: Prior to starting with Functional Patterns in January 2024 I had been dealing with chronic lower and mid back pain for ~3 years following a disc injury from traditional exercise. Nothing I had attempted in this period had made a material difference to my pain symptoms. The first few sessions with Fiachra at FP Melbourne were different to anything I had ever done before, and I always felt better leaving the space than when I arrived. I have been training for 10 months now with Fiachra and am pain free. I have recently introduced family members to FP who have seen similar benefits since starting their training. I cannot speak highly enough of FP Melbourne and Fiachra as a practitioner. Although I no longer have pain symptoms, I will continue to practice FP for the physical and mental benefits. I would recommend to anyone, at any stage of life, whether they have a nagging injury or purely want to improve their biomechanics and quality of movement to try FP. The local practitioners are friendly, caring and intelligent people operating out of a great space in Melbourne.

Fantastic experience: I Trained with Steve who made me feel very welcome & found my areas of concerns straight away, After 2 sessions i could feel what he was trying to get me to do & steve clearly explains what is & what isnt happening as I trained FP, He allowed me to ask questions during each movement & steve definately has the knowledge & background to get me moving, Each session gave me a great feeling of soreness as i am now more aware of how to use my Obliques & Hips during movement The best is yet to come Massive thanks to Steve @ FP Melbourne

Fantastic experience: I found Functional Patterns purely by accident - it was a convenient location. I didn’t know anything about it. I’ve now been working with Steve for 9 months and will say it is unlike any training I have done and I love it. The benefits to my posture, stability, and the way I walk has been awesome. I also like the full range of motion employed through their training, the understanding of musculature, the time under tension. But also the general ideas of training in nature and taking time to rest the body are some lessons I needed in my life. Can recommend

Fantastic experience: I have had a bad back for many many years. Surgery treatments you name it. I got in touch with Danny to try something different. In a space of a few months I have noticed a big change. I’ve also lost weight from it. My lower back feels so much better so I’m going to continue this.

Fantastic experience: I cant Thankyou enough Shane. My debilitating pains all over my body have reduced to a fraction of what I had prior to commencing with you and Functional Patterns. The increase of strength and the ability to work on site again has changed my life. Thankyou :)

Fantastic experience: I’ve been working with Shane for over 14 months now. FP Melbourne uses a different approach to physio which has helped me connect my muscle groups better than ever before. I highly recommend their programs to any seeking better mobility and injury prevention

Fantastic experience: My scoliosis has been a physical and emotional trigger for me since I was a teenager. After having my children, I felt severe sciatic pain and my body was often in pain and discomfort. When I started FP,I had no idea what this new journey would lead me to, but it has completely blown my mind since the first day! For the past year, I've been working out with a FP practitioner every week, which has made me stronger and also more positive about redirecting my needs and making necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing improvements. I have been experiencing less discomfort and specially less sciatica pain .I truly recommend it ! My trainer ,Steve, has always been a professional and patient practitioner, careful in adjusting the training to my needs and in addressing any areas that need improvement. Thanks so much Steve !!!Thank FP !!!

Fantastic experience: Visited this facility while travelling. Excellent training ground run by experts in the field of biomechanics. FP has kept me pain-free for years, but there's nothing like having a set of eyes to expose dysfunctions I never thought I had, and to correct my posture and movement. I now hope to train regularly with a practitioner and also to visit this facility again.

Fantastic experience: Functional Patterns has introduced me to a completely new approach to training—it's truly mind-blowing at times. Thanks to this method, I no longer require regular monthly visits to a chiropractor, physiotherapist, or remedial therapist. Steve has been fantastic.

Fantastic experience: Fi has taught me so much about my body using the Functional Patterns methodology and I cannot recommend him enough. I had back pain, tightness in my hips, neck and shoulder niggles before I started training with him. Within a matter of a month of two this pain was gone. The team at Functional Patterns are the best at fixing pain in Melbourne. Do yourself a favour and book in with one of them.

Fantastic experience: Life changing training.. ☺️

Fantastic experience: Functional patterns is the great opportunity for me to be part of it it’s personally design program my structure change my breathing techniques improved my aches and pains reduced Trainers are passionate

Fantastic experience: My 7 year old son and I trained with Fiachra (Fe) and Shane this week. They are seriously amazing trainers and masters of their craft. I highly recommend Functional Patterns Melbourne for anyone looking to move better, resolve muscular imbalances and live pain free.

Fantastic experience: Within a couple of months of weekly training sessions with Shane my body started to feel and look better. Injuries whist exercising and doing sports used to be a common occurrence for me, but I've remained injury free for 11 months since starting Functional Patterns.

Fantastic experience: 100% the best place to go if you’ve tried everything and can’t seem to get improvement on chronic pain or you just want to learn to move better

Positive experience: Great classes but need prior knowledge before being able to attend the Dynamic class (which I did). Not as hands on as I was thinking, more of a follow along class. Could have done with a bit more explanation about why the movements were chosen for the class - even if just a reminder for the participants.

Fantastic experience: I recommend FP as it has worked for me. After training once a week for 6 months, my body felt better at 39 than at any other point in my life. Filippo is a fantastic trainer, with a high level of dedication and technical expertise. He and the other trainers live and embody the FP principles. Filippo has been excellent at customising the training to my abilities, including while I have been pregnant. When I first started training in person, I didn’t know a lot about FP. I had tried the 10 week online course, and while interested in the exercises, I personally didn’t make much progress on the videos alone. I found in person sessions to be invaluable to know I am doing the exercises correctly, and to modify exercises as needed. And for accountability and keeping track of my progress. I enjoy learning how the body is designed to move and experiencing how different it can feel to move in a more functional and integrated way. It is much more than a standard training regime, and I definitely noticed the difference after I started adopting some of the lifestyle adjustments as well as the exercises. Some were not difficult to implement, a few around diet took continued time and effort but showed great results. I’ve no doubt most people would also see great results if the FP principles are a good fit and with investment in the training.

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Filippo for 18months now to help with multiple areas of pain and weakness due to hip dysplasia, hypermobility spectrum disorder and scoliosis. He has an exceptional eye for imbalances in my body and is always adapting exercises to suit the way I move. Filippo goes above and beyond to help me both in our sessions and outside of those with advice and feedback. I highly recommend Functional Patterns Melbourne.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to FP for nearly a year. I was a little skeptical at first but noticed improvements in my shoulder pain in the first session. I started looking forward to my sessions with Steve as I always felt amazing afterwards. The training has helped me breathe more easily than before , and I’ve developed awareness in my muscles (like my glutes and lats) which I struggled to engage before I started with FP. I’ve also noticed more strength generally, better posture and more fluid movement when I walk and run.

Fantastic experience: Could not recommend this more! I have been privileged to train with Steve for the past 2 years and with Dave for a year before that. Coming from a gymnastics background I had many imbalances in my day to day movements, all of which we have slowly been chipping away at during my time at FP. I walk out of each session feeling pain free and pleasantly fatigued, kudos to the team for such a well informed exercise session!

Fantastic experience: With a results based training system and lifestyle, improvement is inevitable. The new facility is fantastic, well equipped, with plenty of open space and air. The instructors here are motivated deeply to help people and they motivate you to set the bar higher for yourself and hold yourself to a higher standard. It’s an impressive system they have going here.

Fantastic experience: Great training atmosphere and extremely personalised to each individual. Fiachra Eviston is welcoming, meticulous and has a keen eye for specifics in body mechanics. He was able to point out many of the dysfunctions that I had been carrying around with me from my previous injuries and adaptations from my lifestyle that have led me to the discomfort, aches and pain that I am experiencing. Under his guidance he taught me the Functional Patterns Protocols on rebalancing tension through specific release and exercise techniques. 10/10 highly recommend if you are in the Melbourne area. Will definitely visit again when I’m back

Fantastic experience: Fi and his team at FP Melbourne are some of the most clued on trainers you will meet. Functional Patterns has changed my life! I recently completed the FP Human Foundations course under Fi's guidance - blown away by this guy. His brain must weigh at least 20kg One of the best in the industry! If you are in pain, these guys can help!

Fantastic experience: Big thanks to Fiachra for sharing his knowledge and experience with us at the Human Foundations course. I can't recommend Functional Patterns highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I hope this review helps someone make the best decision for their health. I've had back pain since the birth of my 2nd child who is now 16yrs. During those years I have been doing regular weekly weight training, cycle classes, yoga classes & Pilates, in various combinations, just to get through my day, because if I did nothing at all, my pain would be intolerable. I also attended physio weekly & monthly chiropractic adjustments. Once I hit my 50s, I noticed this style of training was working against me, everything started to hurt whether I trained or not & I was now dealing with depression & a deep fear of what level of pain the next decade would bring me. When I stumbled on Functional Patterns in Facebook, I really had no where else to turn, it was my last hope for a life of pain free movement. I was both hopeful & fearful. In only 4 short months my back pain has gone!!! My body has never felt so aligned - I equate it to a wheel alignment on a car. I can't thank Daniel Tahmazis at FP Melbourne enough for his patience with me (because I was a bit of a pain at times lol). His passion for the FP program kept me hanging in there, even when I felt so defeated. I walked into FP in tears & Daniel kept me focussed & taught me just enough each week to not overwhelm me, but empower me.. Thank you to the whole Functional Patterns team & everyone involved in sharing this around the world. You are truly amazing.

Fantastic experience: I had been suffering from hip pain for 4 years when I joined FP in early 2022. The pain was present almost all the time and it was limiting my ability to enjoy physical activities with my young son. I joined FP after I could not get long lasting relief from physio and Pilates. I am now hip pain free and can go for walks, hiking and riding a pushbike with my family. I can see my body transforming and have better understanding of how it operates. I feel in control. Fe has been amazing support and his professionalism and commitment is admirable. Thanks FP!

Fantastic experience: Great place and amazing trainers. Really helped me get a great understanding of my body and how it moves but most importantly how to train without pain and with purpose.Highly recommended ✌

Fantastic experience: I feel very fortunate to have tried Functional Patterns and got Steve as my trainer. I had surrendered to the idea that my body would deteriorate as I got older but in multiple ways I'm healthier now than I've ever been!

Fantastic experience: I started FP in mid 2021 due to my scoliosis issues with consistent weekly trips to the Osteopath and now i don't have to do so as I'm pain free and continue to get better results. The team at FP Melbourne are amazing so i highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: These guys are the best in business! I dealt with physics, chiros, osteos and podiatrists over the course of two years. I was recommended hip surgery at 21 years old. Not satisfied with that “solution” I tried giving FP a shot. Working with Fiachra has been one of the best things I’ve done. I no longer am bound by chronic hip pain and back pain and feel the best I’ve felt in a long time.

Fantastic experience: I started Functional Patterns in February 2021 with Fiachra. Working as a remedial therapist I was regularly suffering from neck and lower back pain. Fiachra has helped me improve my posture through myofascial release and FP exercises. I no longer suffer from my past aches and am now focus on correcting my posture. I cannot recommend him as a coach enough, he has such a deep knowledge of the body and a keen eye to spot any little dysfunction to help you correct them. Functional Patterns is definitely the way to go if you what to correct any dysfunction with your body

Fantastic experience: I started training at FP Melbourne about a year ago with Jen who has since moved to Queensland. She gave me a good foundation with FP and I noticed positive changes in my body - although my work situation was all over the place at that time so it was difficult to commit a regular training routine. Around November last year I started training every week with Fi and committed to a more regular practice. Fi is an awesome trainer with plenty of knowledge. I find his teaching style very direct and to the point, very easy to follow. He even gives great nutrition advice, which helps a lot with FP. Anyone looking to improve their posture, address pain or imbalances in their body, get lean and strong, address movement dysfunctions, injuries or bad patterns from sitting at a desk all day or lifting heavy weights, should definitely give FP Melbourne a shot, they're amazing. Thank you guys!

Fantastic experience: I was an athlete for 13 years in the past, dealing with different kinds of physio and training but strangely I always had pains and discomfort in my body. Also, my body parts developed in an uneven way. Functional patterns changed my mind about the human body, how it functions and works together accordingly etc. Now I get training without any fear of pain or misusing my muscles. I'm very grateful that FP is in Melbourne. I don't need to go to the US!

Fantastic experience: I've been seeing Jen at fp for about 5 months now and have seen alot of improvement in my body and mind, I'll be continuing for a long time to come. Would highly recommend! Also there are other very nice and great trainers there too.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Functional Patterns Melbourne for anyone needing assistance in understanding their bodies, managing pain and improving previous unhealthy relationships with excessive food consumption.

Fantastic experience: Since starting my training with Fiachra in January 2021 I can hands down say this has been the best investment in myself. The intricacies and level of detail Fi provides during our sessions is second to none, I am always learning new things about how my body moves in space, the behavioural patterns I have developed over time and how that affects my daily life. Although Functional Patterns is seen by most as just a training system, it is honestly a life changing system. It covers almost all aspects of life and the protocols that are recommended and taught I find are for the better. I look and consider Fi as my mentor, our sessions are not just oriented around doing exercise but how I carry myself day-to-day and finding ways I can better my life. I am truly grateful to be under the guidance of him and can't wait to see where this journey continues to go. If you're thinking about getting started, stop thinking and just try it for yourself!

Fantastic experience: Functional Patterns is an exercise regime like no other we have ever tried doing. It realigns your body to a more natural status in terms of tendons and muscles. I used to suffer from severe pain in my right ankle because of tear in my Achilles Tendon. After doing Functional Patterns., within a period of a month, my pain is gone and I am able to enjoy my life again. The trainers are well versed with the regime and will find ways to adjust to your needs. Thank you to Jennie, who is my trainer.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been working with Fe for over 2 years now and my progression in my rehabilitation and general physical ability has come leaps and bounds. Definitely recommend Functional Patterns Melbourne for anyone needing help in understanding their body, managing pain and improving ability.

Fantastic experience: My sister started training with FP practitioner Jen to help with chronic pain in her right knee, as well as sciatica which she had experienced for the first time and was in excruciating pain because of it. She had been to the doctor and 2 physios with little improvement, and I was quite worried for her as she was due to start work soon. After a few months of working with Jen, her knee pain and sciatica were both resolved. My family and I were amazed because sciatica seemed to be a difficult issue to fix based on things I read online, but Jen being an excellent trainer, dedicated to her craft and FP being a training system which is truly practical for the human body (check out their training videos online, no random exercises with no explanation of the purpose of the exercise), my sister's health improved dramatically, and in turn her quality of life. To say I am grateful for FP is an understatement. I now recommend FP to anyone I know who has physical issues, and I can't wait for my sister to re-start with Jen in the future to keep her body pain free.

Fantastic experience: Been training with Jen since last year June and I’m amazed at how much my body’s improved! She’s helped with my sciatica pain and a horrible knee pain that I thought would never heal, but her releases and exercises have helped tremendously. I look forward to making more improvements with her in the new facility and couldn’t recommend FP enough!

Fantastic experience: Training with Dave has been nothing short of excellent for improving the integrity of my body. Working around a scoliosis has been a challenge for years and before beginning with Functional Patterns nothing was quite lifting me out of the asymmetries appearing on my body, particularly in my lower back. With a focus on training without pain and attention to the most minute of details Dave has noticeably changed the structure of my lower back, my underdeveloped left side is slowly moving towards symmetrical and taking the burden off of my right side. Looking forward to continuing training and learning more.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to countless physio, osteo, chiro and yogis. This method is by far the most overall and comprehensive system to heal chronic pain as well as body and postural issues I have seen yet. Fiachra is a highly knowledgeable trainer and I enjoy him as a coach. I highly recommend him and do so to my friends and family I am seeing amazing improvements in all area of my body. This is not a short term once off approach it takes consistently and time. Big thanks to FP Melbourne

Fantastic experience: The new facility has been set up to specifically train with Functional Patterns training system unlike any other gym or rehab/exercise clinic in Melbourne. There are also highly experienced and certified FP practitioners available for private 1 on 1 sessions to address and improve your biomechanics and deficiencies within your movement. I have relieved my chronic hip pain by training with David. Highly recommend hitting up one of the FP practitioners if you want to learn how to move better and get rid of your pain.

Fantastic experience: Great facility with great trainers! I've been working with David for around a year now and the progress i've made on reducing chronic pain has been massive. All the trainers are nice, caring, patient and have an honesty which sets them apart from other trainers.

Fantastic experience: I've been working closely with David who has helped me a great deal in getting rid of my chronic back and knee pain. A great facility with honest and competent practitioners.

Fantastic experience: Functional Patterns and my trainer Jen have really changed my life. I struggled with chronic hip pain for years and after many different types of therapy and training I've finally alleviated that pain and returned to an active lifestyle. I've also greatly improved my posture and walking/running gait. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Professional and knowledgeable trainers, great space and results that last.

Fantastic experience: Changed my life - Been working with Fiachra for over a year now and it has been truly amazing. Highly recommend working with either him or any of his team members! Great crew. I went in with a number of pains, with the main one being SIJ issues - I can confirm that I no longer experience SIJ pain anymore! Looking forward to continuing to improve my mechanics through this one of kind training method.

Fantastic experience: Functional Patterns has completely altered the way I perceive fitness and life in general. Coming from a Powerlifting back ground, I never realised how much damage I had done to myself until my first session with Fe. Although my progress is still in the infancy stages, I already feel the benefits of Functional Patterns in the way i breathe, run and move in general. Can not recommend FP high enough.

Fantastic experience: I used to workout with heavy squats, deadlifts and benchs that complemented with a lot of mobility training, I didn´t know other way of training..... Without being aware this convectional training was causing anxiety, lots of biomechanical problemns, knee pain, low back pain and a wing scapula, all this problems began with a little muscle disconfort getting worse year after year. Fortunately, a year ago I met Fiachra and althought I still have some disconfort in my knees, I can assure now that he has changes the way I move throught the space, he also teach me how to take care of my body and move softly and painlessly. I will always be grateful for all the knowledge that he has managed to transmit to me.

Fantastic experience: Great space, the practitioners are knowledeagble and engaging. A much better experience than a local gym.