Luke Dorman

I joined a local gym at the age of 16 where I dedicated myself to training bodybuilding style five days a week. Eventually, I transitioned to what I believed was more “functional” training and crafted my own CrossFit-style workouts. Unfortunately, this led to injuries. Believing poor technique was the culprit, I joined a weightlifting gym to master the Olympic lifts. This helped me become quite strong but I frequently dealt with minor injuries and a persistent dull ache in my lower back.

At this stage I was also about to become a qualified Osteopath, aiming to address my issues and help others by targeting the root causes of dysfunction. However, I soon realised that once I was treating patients, I could help alleviate their pain but the relief was often temporary, as patients tended to revert to their old habits that caused their issues in the first place. This realisation inspired me to pursue a more effective approach.

That’s when I discovered Functional Patterns on Instagram and was impressed by their remarkable results in eliminating pain and restoring proper body function. Attempting to replicate some of their exercises made me realise the need for proper instruction. I reached out to my local FP gym and started the 10-week online course. Over the next year, I eliminated my recurring pains, drastically improved my posture, reduced gastrointestinal discomfort, and developed new body connections I had never felt before.

My goal is to continue enhancing my body’s function and quality of life while helping others achieve the same, eliminating their aches and pains.