I followed Functional Patterns and their system on Instagram for years, watching others make incredible progress from the sidelines. When I found out there was a gym local to me, I had to give it a try. I've been working with Tracy for a little under 6 months and have made life altering progress. Every week I am incredibly eager for my sessions, as I am repeatedly blown away by program. Tracy is patient, diligent, and incredibly motivated to steer us into a pain free life. I strongly recommend this program to EVERYONE, but especially those who struggle with scoliosis. I have never felt and looked better in my life and am kicking myself for not coming down sooner. Thanks a million FP!

I don’t even know where to begin with how amazing Functional Patterns is! Beginning with the very first session I had, I knew I was hooked. Each session I have had with Tracy, helped to clear the dysfunction in my body, strengthened my underused muscles and made it possible to move fluidly without pain. There were parts of my body that I knew were dysfunctional, but she helped me to see that I needed to work on all of it to create a cohesive, functional form. I experienced the most pain in my left hip, where I have had two surgeries. Tracy was able to identify it and she spent many weeks helping me to strengthen the weak muscles, which gave the overused muscles a chance to move in a more streamlined manner. Overall, my body has never moved this fluidly and I look forward to seeing where my upcoming sessions will lead. It has been easy to stay motivated because I could see and feel the changes so rapidly. Tracy is very sweet, patient and thoughtful. She is always thinking about what to work on next and she tailors sessions to fit your personal needs. She motivates you to push through your discomfort and once you do, you benefit from her wisdom.

I was in pain for years and learning to live with it. 6 months later after training twice a week, I feel completely different and have a whole new attitude about what I can do pain free. Absolutely recommend functional patterns to anyone. I worked with Chris and he was awesome.

I started with FP AZ and Tracy about one year postpartum. I injured my tailbone during childbirth and suffered with pain, unnecessarily, for that year. I tried PT and chiropractic care before FP. I couldn’t sit in the car for more than 30 minutes without pain or discomfort and my pelvis often felt unstable. Lifting my son in and out of his crib was difficult and caused back pain. In many ways I felt broken mentally and physically postpartum. FP and Tracy have changed me. I feel strong. I take an active role in my child’s care without pain. I can be active with my son without pain. My posture has improved and my pelvis feels stable. I no longer stand with excess weight on the outsides of my feet. My shoe size has grown and my pants size is shrinking. I get positive comments about my muscle growth and physic changes. I can feel change in areas I have never felt with other exercises. I have mental clarity, improved mood, more stable moods and increased focus. I handle stress better than I have before. FP is never boring. Tracy is tough, knowledgeable and compassionate. She believes in me, pushes me and challenges me to reframe thoughts about the things I think I can’t do physically. My only regret is not starting sooner. Tracy and FP are helping me to put the pieces of myself back together, building me back better than before. Why suffer in pain? Get back to being as active as you want to be, you’ve got to just get started with FP! Check out their IG page for results!

Been coming to Functional Patterns Arizona for about 6 months now and I have Never felt better. I was a gymnast for most of my life and have had several injuries. I have been in a lot of pain, even 7 years after I stopped competing in gymnastics. I tried A lot of things to find relief and the only thing that worked was FP (and I have Only been doing it for 6months)! Tracy, the practitioner I have Been working with, has been amazing. She is nice, hard working, and cares so much about helping you improve. FP is designed to help you move the way your body was designed to move. If you haven’t already, get the 10 week online corse and find a practitioner near you!

I’ve been working out with Chris for years now. He not only helped me recover from my first back surgery but helped me prevent a second one. I can now run, throw, and lift in ways I thought I was “too old” to do anymore. For someone who had tried everything (from physical therapy to acupuncture and beyond) for pain relief and a return to normalcy, FP was the only thing that worked. FP actually delivers on its promises of changing your body for the better, unlike the rest of the health and wellness industry. You leave feeling better than when you walked in every time. Could not recommend FP enough. It changed my life.

The Functional Patterns Arizona team is very knowledgeable when it came to addressing an issue I have with my back. They were able to guide me through workouts that not only didn’t bother my current issue but helped create relief and a better understanding of how to use my body. I highly recommend working with them if you’re in the area and are dealing with a physical issue you want to resolve.

I have been teaching fitness for 30 years. I have had random aches pains and injuries over the years on all parts of my body. Some problems seemed to stay with me, other would come and go. I started working with Chris at FP Arizona July 2021. After a few sessions I noticed less pain and more body awareness than I had experienced from teaching fitness, being a gymnast, runner etc… Chris always challenges me each session. We do motions and exercises that I have never seen or done. They work! Some specific changes I have noticed -neck and trap pain gone -my lower back and glutes don’t hurt when I walk or run -I can breathe easier and I didn’t even know I wasn’t breathing easy! -I am more flexible without daily stretching ( I started an experiment after starting with Chris … I stopped doing my morning 10 minute stretching routine and the results feel so good. I don’t feel like I “have” to stretch daily.) - I used to do hours of yoga and no doubt I feel so much better with this method! Haven’t done yoga for more than a year now -my old injury from jr high track never bothers me anymore) -my night time calf cramping has stopped almost completely -I feel taller and have more core engagement I look forward to every session. I highly recommend FP! Thank you Chris!

I have been working with Chris for two years, both in person and online. Before my first session, I had a lot of pain and discomfort standing in one place for more than ten minutes. By the end of the first session, I experienced about an 80% reduction in pain. Over the next few months, I saw a noticeable reduction of my anterior pelvic tilt. Chris also helped me recover from a disc herniation, helping me regain mobility while reducing pain. Through FP, I feel more connected, having much more body awareness when walking or doing everyday movements. Chris has kept me motivated and been patient despite the hurdles of online sessions. His training has made me optimistic that I can continue to be active as I age.

“I was introduced to Chris Lachlam two years ago through a friend's recommendation. About one year prior to starting with him, I had an accident skiing and tore my ACL, MCL and meniscus in two places and although I had made significant steps in my recovery I wasn’t satisfied with my progress overall and was looking to improve mobility and strength. If I’m being completely honest I was a bit lost with the initial sessions -- the positions were a challenge to understand and it was wildly different from any other workout I had done in the past. Side note: I had trained with personal trainers at Equinox and elsewhere in the past so was much more familiar with traditional 1:1 personal training. All of this said -- Chris knows what he’s doing and the philosophy behind Functional Patterns works. Over time, I made massive strides in mobility. The swelling in my knee which had persisted for 2 years began to reduce. I felt more confident in my movement, balance and strength. Five months ago, on my last appointment with my surgeon, he was so impressed by the progress made, he asked for Chris’ info and wrote him a note and asked if he could recommend his patients to him. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to recouperal post-surgery or generally looking to improve their fitness

Did the 6 month program with Chris and saw exceptional results in my back, posture and shoulders. Always had scapular winging and talked to physical therapists and trainers with no results. Couldn’t even lay down comfortably. After 6 months of FP you can literally see the difference in my back, scaps laying down, and shoulders where they should be. I feel so much more mobile and no more pain when I lay on my back. They’re a game changer and I’ll definitely be back for more. Highly recommend. Check out their instagram for pictures of results if your still not sure.

After two decades of worsening back, neck, and shoulder pain from various injuries, I finally decided to do something about it. I tried everything - Stretching, chiropractic, yoga, acupuncture, Massage, even physical therapy. Nothing provided long-term relief. I was never able to sit, or even lay down without pain. But after six months with Tracy at Functional Patterns, my pain is almost completely gone. I feel stronger and more flexible than ever. I feel like I finally got my life back. Thank you Functional Patterns, and thank you Tracy. You saved my life!