We don’t manage symptoms.
We fix the movement causing your pain.

★★★★★

“I can't recommend Functional Patterns highly enough. After years of chronic back and groin pain, I had honestly started to believe this was something I would just have to live with. I tried everything, physio, chiro, and countless other treatments, but nothing gave me lasting results. Since starting training with Steve, everything has changed. For the past couple of months, I've been completely pain free. For the first time in years, I can finally walk without discomfort. Steve identifies and corrects the root cause.”

★★★★★

“I was suffering knee pain (arthritis, fluid and torn meniscus) and discovered I had scoliosis, and after being offered little option from my GP apart from pain management I came across Functional Patterns. I have been training with Filippo for 6 months and have found him to be knowledgeable, patient and supportive of me. After only a few sessions I certainly started to get relief from my pain, and 6 months on I am standing taller, feeling stronger, moving more easily and am living and exercising largely pain free.”

★★★★★

“When I started Functional Patterns, I'd had daily back pain for nearly two years from severe lumbar disc degeneration - spasms, numbness and tingling down my left arm, and heavily relying on anti-inflammatories. I thought surgery was my only option going forwards. Now after 8 months, I'm pain-free most days and back to living normally. The difference has been huge. Very grateful for all the help from Fi and all the trainers at Brunswick FP.”

★★★★★

“After 17 years of chronic pain following a major accident, including surgeries, neuropathic pain, and ongoing lower back issues, Functional Patterns Melbourne has been genuinely life changing. Before starting in July 2025, I relied on regular radiofrequency neurotomy procedures just to manage the pain. Since working with the team, I haven't needed to return for that treatment at all. Their approach to movement, fascia, and myofascial work is unlike anything I've experienced. It's not a quick fix, it appears to be a more permanent fix and it works.”

★★★★★

“After 20 years of yoga, my body had become overstretched and hypermobile. Undiagnosed congenital hip dysplasia and a hip replacement left me with very little strength, and even after ten months of physio and clinical Pilates I still struggled to walk up steps properly. Finding FP has been truly life-changing. I'm moving better than I ever have and, for the first time in years, I feel strong and confident. Steve is incredibly knowledgeable and supportive.”

★★★★★

“For over 6 years, I have been struggling with hip pain. Scans, multiple physios, gym, strength training, remedial massage therapy, dry needling … nothing helped. But after less than 5 months at Functional Patterns, I was able to complete an intense 4-day trek in Patagonia mountains without any hip pain whatsoever. The thorough work on gait and posture, along with the expertise and guidance of Filippo and Nina, was able to correct my body and relieve the pain.”

★★★★★

“I am 64 yrs with early osteoarthritis in both my knees. I knew that my glutes were quite weak but I had no idea that they and the way I walk were contributing to my progressive knee pain. In only 6 sessions, Nina has transformed the way I move, and taught me better ways to strengthen my glutes with exercises that do not require many reps. It's the most time efficient and effective workout I have ever done. I wish I knew about FP years ago… but it is never too late to start!”

★★★★★

“I've had ongoing back pain for the past six years and uncomfortable shoulders from poor posture. I've tried a lot of different approaches to feel better in my body, I am only four months into my journey at FP and have already noticed a significant decrease in my day-to-day pain. This is thanks to the practitioners knowledge of the body and how it moves and the genuine care they have for their clients' journeys. I've felt very supported and am excited for what's to come.”

★★★★★

“I came to Functional Patterns with chronic debilitating back pain (after reaching dead ends with osteo, chiro, physio, neurosurgeon) that left me regularly in tears and unable to function in daily life, at only 40 years old. It's now been over a year and I'm still shocked to be living 85% pain free with just the occasional flare up. I'm particularly grateful to Filippo and his wealth of knowledge, every session was tailored depending on where my body was at. I rarely write reviews, but truthfully if I hadn't found this place I don't know where I'd be.”

★★★★★

“I have been training at FP for 2 years and it has been the best decision I have made for my health. After years of chiro, massage and other treatments, my health continued to deteriorate and my Type 1 diabetes was out of control. Today I am pain free and my Type 1 has improved significantly along with my strength, posture, movement and overall wellbeing. I cannot thank Filippo enough. His knowledge is incredible and he is genuinely invested in long term outcomes.”

★★★★★

“Working with Luke from FP has been an absolute game changer. The science behind the philosophy and modality of training cuts across all the overlapping issues we face today; stress, tension, inflammation… Luke is a wealth of knowledge, extremely patient and encouraging, and very flexible with his approach. My posture, movement, and stamina have all increased, and my pain, inflammation, and weight have all decreased. I cannot recommend Functional Patterns highly enough.”

★★★★★

“I've been doing FP for over a year now and have had amazing results in that time! I no longer have knee pain (or any pain) and my body feels so much more engaged and works as it should, which has lots of positive flow-on effects to the rest of my life. I have a much better understanding on my own biomechanics and what movements improve/worsen my body. Huge thanks to my trainer Fiachra who has done an awesome job at helping me achieve all this.”

★★★★★

“One of the best decisions I made in my life was when I decided to email Functional Patterns Melbourne while on vacation in Melbourne. Steve Pitros promptly replied in the evening and fit me in one and half hours before their usual opening times. Steve was gracious and firm with his instructions. Now I'm back in my own country and I'm still doing online sessions with him 2 years later. My aches and pains are minor now and when I do have them we have an action plan to manage them. Thanks to Steve I can work and live pain free and energetically.”

★★★★★

“I found FP after years of working with sports physicians, orthopaedic specialists, physio and massage therapy. I was in pretty much constant discomfort sitting, standing or exercising for any length of time. Nothing made any lasting difference and the most frustrating part was often the more I did rehab exercises the worse I felt. The FP approach was totally different from day 1. Thanks to working with Fiachra now I am pain free 9 days out of 10, and know how to resolve any flare ups. It's been well worth the cost and effort.”

★★★★★

“I have been training with Functional Patterns Melbourne for approx 8 months now, and in this short period of time I have felt a substantial difference in the way I feel, move and even think in relation to making biomechanical changes on my body. I've put my body through a lot in my life, basketball, conventional weight lifting and being a furniture removalist for about 5 years led to a series of neck, back and chronic fatigue issues. Credit to my trainer Steve, he has been tremendous in teaching me how to solve my issues while pushing me to be a better person.”

★★★★★

“My sons and I are all absolutely loving the training at FP Melbourne. We are there for all different reasons from posture, strengthening and improved physical performance. It's great how the individual sessions are tailored to your needs. In just 8 weeks I am feeling stronger and move more freely. Great facilities and amazing team of trainers.”

★★★★★

“I'm not one of those "fitness is life" people. But now over two years into my Functional Patterns journey, I can say this: it works. I came in with two burst discs in my neck and years of cycling through physio, myotherapy, massage, and chiro ... all of which gave me temporary relief but never lasting change. FP was the first approach that didn't just treat the symptoms, it actually retrains how my body moves. The results stick. I leave every single session pain-free. And my trainer, Filippo Busa, deserves a medal, his ability to tailor every exercise to my body has been life-changing.”

★★★★★

“I've been training with Steve at Functional Patterns for a little while now, and the results have been incredible. I originally started the sessions due to ongoing lower back pain from years of playing sports like soccer, basketball, and tennis. Since focusing on Functional Patterns, not only has my back pain significantly reduced, but I also feel far more in control of my body during sport. The movements feel more fluid and natural, and I'm recovering so much better after playing.”

★★★★★

“I've had chronic pain for the last 10 years. It is technically fibromyalgia and hypermobility. I get nerve and joint pain all over. I've seen countless physios and specialists and none of them have been able to improve my circumstances or reduce my pain significantly. 3 months of FP and I was off my pain meds. It's been 6 months and I make more progress every day to week, reducing my pain in small ways day by day. I would encourage anyone struggling with chronic pain to give it a shot.”

★★★★★

“I've been coming to see Nina at FP Melbourne for around 8 months. Together, we uncovered the plethora of dysfunction which tends to occur after years of sitting for work, linear style gym work, chronic and acute injuries, multiple surgical interventions and general age related degeneration. My knee pain, which was the key reason I came to FP, is very nearly gone. I am now able to sprint for the train while carrying my backpack without any hesitation. I'm confident in my body now.”

★★★★★

“Thank God for Nina and FP Melbourne! I was in so much pain coming out of a substantial plantar fascia tear and an ACL injury. I was stuck on a hamster wheel of train, injury, chiro, rest, recover over and over again. I couldn't break free until I found FP. I have been training with Nina for about six months now and there is a massive improvement in my core strength, minimal pain in my knee and feet. I move better, I walk better, my posture is better.”

★★★★★

“I have suffered back and hip pain for years. Tried everything including surgery to try and eliminate the pain. Nothing helped. Then I came across Functional Patterns. I started training with Luke from FP Melbourne in March and since then my back and hip pain have disappeared! My overall movement is improving and I'm feeling healthier everyday. If you have an injury or want to improve your overall fitness, FP Melbourne is definitely worth trying!”

★★★★★

“I began training with Shane at Functional Patterns Melbourne after an extensive search for relief from a bulging disc that had been troubling me since 2022. Having tried osteopathy, chiropractic care, and physiotherapy with little success, I was exhausted and desperate for a solution. 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 three-month mark I was able to embark on a 34-hour journey overseas, arriving in Italy completely pain-free.”

★★★★★

“I keep calling Filippo 'The Magician,' but the trainers at FP Melbourne are absolute technicians. They will analyse, observe and methodically bring your body out of pain and into better movement, all whilst giving you the confidence, tools and guidance to spot your own dysfunctions and fix them. I was battling constant shoulder problems and have seen countless physios, always with the same results. I've been working with Filippo for a couple of years now post shoulder surgery, and from a frozen shoulder to basically pain free, Filippo really is a 'magician'.”

★★★★★

“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, 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 more positive. I have been experiencing less discomfort and especially less sciatica pain. My trainer, Steve, has always been a professional and patient practitioner.”

★★★★★

“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. With Camille's guidance, I began to rebuild from the inside out. Today, I've gone from living with daily back pain and painful running to moving more freely and with greater control.”

★★★★★

“I have enjoyed training at FP for almost 3 years. Luke is an excellent practitioner with a meticulous approach which has been instrumental in improving my overall posture and function.”

★★★★★

“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 or 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.”

★★★★★

“I have been doing functional patterns for around 5 months and the results have been amazing. After years of headaches, shoulder issues, back problems and spinal compression I feel like I have finally broken the cycle of chronic pain. Fe is a genius 🔥💪”

★★★★★

“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 improve my core and glute activation. After two years, my body no longer suffered from the persistent pain that plagued me daily, and with corrected posture, my physique has also improved significantly.”

★★★★★

“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, and I've developed awareness in my muscles (like my glutes and lats) which I struggled to engage before. I've also noticed more strength generally, better posture and more fluid movement when I walk and run.”

★★★★★

“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!)”

★★★★★

“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 focused 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.”

★★★★★

“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. Fe has been amazing support and his professionalism and commitment is admirable.”

★★★★★

“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.”

★★★★★

“My sister started training with FP practitioner Jen to help with chronic pain in her right knee, as well as sciatica which she 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. After a few months of working with Jen, her knee pain and sciatica were both resolved. To say I am grateful for FP is an understatement.”

★★★★★

“Functional Patterns Melbourne isn't your typical gym. It's a full reset on how your body actually moves. The process isn't easy, and honestly, it's not meant to be. You spend years building bad movement habits, and FP forces you to confront them, undo them, and replace them with patterns that actually serve you. If you're serious about fixing the root cause instead of just smashing yourself in the gym, FP Melbourne is the place. It's tough, but it works.”

★★★★★

“I'm a 64 year old woman who's been attending Functional Patterns for just over a year. Functional Patterns was my last resort as I've tried everything else to relieve back pain and restore general strength in the past. Steve has been able to set me on a path of self awareness and has helped me tune in to what's happening in my body that could be causing pain. After a year, I feel informed, inspired and motivated to strengthen and maintain my body to move forward with confidence.”

★★★★★

“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.”

★★★★★

“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.”

★★★★★

“I had seen chiropractors, physios and osteos regularly with calf, back and pelvis pain before my osteo recommended functional patterns. I haven't needed to go anywhere else since training with Nina. I wish I had found functional patterns 20 years ago. It's been a revelation. I would 100% recommend.”

★★★★★

“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.”

★★★★★

“I used to workout with heavy squats, deadlifts and benches complemented with a lot of mobility training. Without being aware this conventional training was causing anxiety, lots of biomechanical problems, knee pain, low back pain and a winged scapula, all these problems began with a little muscle discomfort getting worse year after year. A year ago I met Fiachra and he has changed the way I move through space, he also taught me how to take care of my body and move softly and painlessly.”

★★★★★

“I've been working with FP trainer Steve Pitros for about 3 years on and off now and have gained immense benefit. Before I started with FP I suffered from acute shoulder and lower back pains and tried everything from yoga, to traditional strength training, to personal training. None of these treated the root cause. Working with Steve I was not only out of pain in roughly three months of corrective work, but have since developed a new level of strength and connectivity in my body!”

★★★★★

“FP has really changed my life in terms of physical confidence and muscle rehab. After an MS diagnosis in my 20s I spent very little time exercising due to a lack of confidence. After turning 60 my muscles just kind of disappeared overnight, lack of strength, loss of balance, no stamina and super unstable on my feet. I am now soooo elated with my improvement and confidence. The patience and specific targeted physical intelligence these trainers provide is really 7 star. I'm so happy and confident in my body, finally.”

★★★★★

“Functional Patterns has truly changed my life. My spinal health was deteriorating, and after only a year, I've already seen unbelievable improvements in my posture, while my pain has nearly vanished. The only thing I regret is not starting Functional Patterns earlier. I cannot thank Fiachra enough for his knowledge, attention to detail, and life-saving work.”

★★★★★

“I have been injured for 2 years, nothing was working. Set back after set back. Tried physio but as one problem stopped another started. I ended up getting hip surgery at 23 years old which is just ridiculous. Finally after a long time I started to feel better with this training. Everyone should be doing this. The reviews speak for themselves.”

★★★★★

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

★★★★★

“Functional Patterns is an exercise regime like no other we have ever tried. 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 a 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.”

★★★★★

“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 am seeing amazing improvements in all areas of my body. This is not a short term once-off approach, it takes consistency and time. Big thanks to FP Melbourne.”

★★★★★

“These guys are the best in business! I dealt with physios, 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.”

★★★★★

“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.”

★★★★★

“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. Now I get training without any fear of pain or misusing my muscles. I'm very grateful that FP is in Melbourne.”