Functional Movement

My goal in movement education is not to provide you with a new exercise plan, but to provide you a physical foundation that supports any and all forms of athleticism. The body is a created and designed machine, and if it is properly cared for it has limitless output. But as we continue down the path towards our physical goals, the body accumulates the stress of growth, and this stress must be properly recovered from. I want to give you the tools you need to pursue your goals with pain-free movement and a strong recovery protocol.


The goal of each movement session is to strengthen the individual components that are missing from your current plan. Proper recovery means that every gain in muscle corresponds to adaptations through the rest of the system. Using my comprehensive movement plan, we will explore many different elements of exercise such as balance, range of motion, stability, grip strength, awareness, and many others to find structural weaknesses that are the root of your injury or your plateaus. Once we find an area of imbalance, we will simply reintroduce healing movements, with integrated breathing mechanics and a deep understanding of your movement intention, to restore balance and reinforce its structure.

Here are the layers that you will move through while you are on this movement plan. Depending on your current level, your length of time in each layer will vary.

        ⁃       Layer 1: Spine / Central Nervous System
        ⁃       We will assess the current stress level of your nervous system, as this the most critical area affected by injury or stress accumulation. Since the spinal chord is what sends movement signals to the body, all recovery plans must include a high emphasis on spinal stability and the ability to organize movement through the spine. We use bodywork and breathing mechanics to assess the mobility of the spine and your ability to move through its segments.

        ⁃       Layer 2: The Four Corners - Hips & Shoulders
        ⁃       Once stability has been achieved in the spine, we use the hips and shoulders to drive movement as our secondary layer. We will explore stretches on the floor, proper muscle activation when switching positions to stabilize the core, and preparation for larger movements. This assesses the work capacity and cohesiveness of your stability and power producing joints.

        ⁃       Layer 3: Movement Planes
        ⁃       We begin to explore more complex movements broken down by planes of movement. There are 3 planes of movement that exist in a 3 dimensional world : transverse (up / down) , frontal (front / back), and sagittal (left / right). We will explore your movement transitions between these planes, as Injuries have a high rate of occurrence during the transitions. We will isolate any moments of weakness or instability, and come up with strategies on how to reintegrate safe movement.

        ⁃       Layer 4: Putting it all together
        ⁃       Once you have full confidence that you have a robust movement foundation, we will put together a personalized plan that targets your specific areas of need for you to do on your own. It will require 5-15 minutes a day, or at least one full session a week devoted towards your longevity. This is meant to be a platform for you to build your goals on top of, and with minimal but consistent work, these results will last and you can confidently move forward in your pursuits.


The key to longevity is having a comprehensive approach towards movement and performance. Your body must continually maintain its robust foundation as you engage in various forms of athletic ability. With this formula, You can safely continue to increase your capacity towards and and all athletic pursuits.