Ireland’s Pain, Posture & Movement Specialists

“My daughter 14 years old has an assessment and training session with Tom meade for function pattern training. Tom was very friendly and very big help . He took time in assessing where improvements would be made in planks and squat. He Explained everything very nicely, the online program definitely made more sense with his input. My daughter was very happy with the first training/assessment session.”

“Had my initial assessment with FP and Stephen this morning and it was a fantastic experience. I had some apprehensions going in, not really knowing where I'm at and feeling like I may not comprehend alot and it may be too advanced for me. Stephen is a great person to work with, completely put me at ease, was very clear about what he wanted from me and knew when to motivate and when to ease off. An incredibly knowledgeable person he was able to clearly identify the issues I have and a roadmap of how to rectify them. I would highly recommend”

“It was a great experience, and if you truly want to improve your health by understanding how the human body functions, I believe this is currently one of the best approaches. To give an example: when you visit a physiotherapist, you’re often prescribed a few exercises and corrected on one or two movement variables. With Functional Patterns, the approach is much broader. Your posture, walking gait, running mechanics, and throwing patterns are all analyzed. Because these are the movements you perform every day, improving them can help address the root cause of many dysfunctions rather than just the symptoms. The focus is on restoring natural human function, how you stand, walk, run, throw, and coordinate your body as a whole. Every exercise has a purpose, progressing from quality input to efficient output. If you’re curious, give it a try. Be patient with the process, stay pragmatic, and persevere. Your body has an incredible capacity to adapt when you consistently move better.”

“After many years of going to various physios etc, I find FP is finally the one that works for me and also makes sense. I’ve found Tom great to work with, as he works at a pace that suits me.”

“I had never heard of Functional Patterns until I discovered a studio in Donabate. I have ms along with back problems and I was looking for something that might help. My first session with Tom we went through my med history and did some training to get an idea of my base line. We progressed through the programme and Tom worked around me when I had bad spasams. It really is great to have Tom and co. who will listen, and knows how the body works and explains why certain movements are to be avoided. Fascinating to learn how stretches I thought were helping were not doing me any favours at all! Tom explained all this to me and me makes sense. The practice also has a body imaging scanner which shows a 3d 360 view of your body and how you hold yourself and how you lean to the left or right. Pretty scary seeing yourself on the scanner. However, it's a fantastic tool to have and it really makes sense when you can see before and after pictures. So....I would definitely recommend Functional Patterns, it really is a great one on one physio, strength training, coordination,balance and a bit of psychotherapy when I'm having a bad day 😀.”

“I’ve had trouble with scoliosis and it had been affecting my running biomechanics. I had gone to a few traditional physios but nothing ever worked. I’ve only seen Tom twice but already feel the improvements in my running and day to day life”

“Had a car accident 10 years ago that left my body with issues particularly my back. Could not drive more than 40 minutes without feeling sore and tired. With Tom I was able to do karting for more than 40 minutes while hitting the kerbs regularly at speed and without being fazed or fatigue afterwards. It's no magic or quick fix . What you get out is what you put in and Tom's guidance got me to this point .”

“The best place in the country to go if you're dealing with pain or the aftermath of an injury. The level of knowledge, attention to detail and support given by the practitioners at FP Dublin is levels above anything else I've done. They really go above and beyond to help you. I can't thank all the gang here enough for all their help. If you're in trouble with pain or injury or you're just looking for a better way to exercise don't hesitate to book in, highly recommended!”

“I have used Toms services for both myself and my son on a few different occasions. We both had tricky injuries that needed the right attention. Tom is a dream to deal with, he not only fixes the injury but he also educated us both on why it happened and what we need to keep doing to stop the injury from coming back. As someone who trains 5 days a week and leads a healthy life not having injuries is hugely important to me as it keeps me in the gym and making progress. I would highly recommend tom and and the team it's a first class service at a time you really need it”

“I have been attending regular sessions with Tom for about two years now. Started out with back and neck issues with very limited movement and a lot of discomfort. After following the recomended exercises and great support from Tom, I now have much improved movement, flexibility and core muscle strength. A complete game changer. Thanks Tom for sharing your knowledge and expertise, a great result and a completely different outlook on life. Regards Robbie R”

“As a person with Cerebral Palsy Functional Patterns has helped me immensely. Tom and his team are so understanding & have really worked with me to find an approach that works for me, my body & my goals. It’s the most hands on, effective & co operative physio I have had & I’m so grateful to have found FP as a practise but especially FP Dublin.”

“I spent years doing traditional S&C and got absolutely nowhere with my posture or structural integrity of my body. Working with Tom these past years has revolutionised not only my training but every day life. Highly recommend 🙏”

“I have the pleasure of working online with Tom from FP Dublin. Tom helps me improve my posture, movement and health. Resulting in eliminating pain in my knee and improving my biomechanics so I strive better. Tom is absolutely an excellence at this and I would recommend him for anybody having struggles with their body.”

“Have been to Tom a number of times. Always excellent and so easy to deal with. Very knowledgeable and great physio. If he can make my aches and pains feel better he has to be good. Highly recommend. Trisha”

“Fp Dublin is absolutely fantastic. I had been struggling with back issues and constantly getting flare ups of sciatica. I had been doing alot of physio/dry-needling to ease the symptoms, but as good as it was short term, it didn't address any of the root structural issues in my gait and overall bio-mechanics. I went to FP Dublin and within 4 months or so I went from everyday pain to pain free. The great thing about the lads up there is the level of detail of a plan we were able to set, once pain free, I was able to move on to more advanced protocols to address my bio mechanical issues. All the lads are great up there, but I had the fortune to have Stephen as my coach, he's an absolute gentleman and really knows his stuff and you couldn't ask for someone more accommodating. Having taken a bit of a hiatus from Fp this year, I look forward to returning in the new year to keep up this top class service.”

“I've worked with Stephen for the past couple of months and I'm delighted with how far I've come in correcting bad habits and improving my movement. The pain and stiffness in my knees and legs have cleared up now. I'm looking forward to working with him again.”

“Was suffering from chronic injury’s playing GAA but thanks to Stephen I can play without any fear of the injury coming back. I would highly recommend to any athlete wanting to improve their speed, agility and strength.”

“I'm so glad I discovered Functional Patterns and only regret is that I didn't find out about them earlier. I have so many imabalances which were building up for years without even knowing about them. Tried physiotherapists, "regular" exercises to fix current problems. I didn't know that problem was deeper than that. I gave FP a try and soon started to work with Stephen. I have to say that every session with him is so valuable and there are so many things I'm learning each session. He is very professional, attentive, precise and has a lot of patience. Can't say enough about whole Dublin team because they are growing, educating themselves all the time and really giving their best to help people. Highly recommended!”

“I started attending Functional Patterns training in 2022. I began training with Functional Patterns to improve my scoliosis. The training is precise, thorough and accurate for each case. I have seen huge improvement in my scoliosis since I started training at functional patterns. My scoliosis curve has decreased by 12 degrees in two years, from consistently doing the exercises prescribed to me by both Paul and Stephen. I was over the moon when I seen my curve had decreased and my aim is to decrease my curve even more to make my spine more mobile and straighter. I would recommend Functional Patterns to anyone who is wishing to improve their scoliosis or any injury. The guys really know what they are doing! They motivate you, support you and give you honest guidance. It is the only form of physical therapy that worked for me. I thank Tom for opening the clinic in Dublin back in the day, as the work they do helps many people.”

“I started doing FP 2 years ago, after a shoulder injury. I tried physio, and some light exercises, as rest was really not an option for me. 3 months I kept coming back to square one. Then I decided to give FP a go. After my first session (appraisal session) I could move my arm better and with less pain then during 3 previous months. After about 2-3 months of weekly sessions I became stronger and confident to go back to the gym on my own. Now I do FP maintaince sessions every 2-4 weeks. I trained with 4 FP instructors so far and they are all well knowledged, nice and their approach is very professional.”

“Have been a regular visitor to Stephen for a few years now. Prior to FP I have had back pain for at least 15 years, and hip pain for the 5 of them years. During that time I went to a chiropractor almost monthly, while also trying multiple physios, and osteopaths. The fixes were always short lived, and I was then back to square one. With FP however, this changed, I have not had back pain for quite a few years now, and my hips are still tight but no pain like before. I see this as a work in progress, and I am getting better each time as long as I stick to the prescribed exercises etc. I am also no longer getting injured in the gym as my whole approach to exercise and functional movement has evolved with FP, this is the biggest benefit where I can consistently keep going to the gym whereas before I would regularly take breaks due to injuries. I highly recommend FP for anyone wanting to get their body on track and moving injury free.”

“I spent one week learning and training with practicioners from FP Dublin. All I can say is that if you are searching for solutions to your pain or you just want to get to know how to move with efficiency and reach your goals you are in the best place. Not only will you gain knowledge but also meet great people that will support you on the way.”

“I’ve been working with functional patterns practitioners on and off for many years due to severe lower back issues that required 2 surgeries over many years. I’ve found longevity and consistency with Stephen from FP Dublin since starting back into FP 2 years ago. They have a fantastic setup onsite but equally can extract great results online with some basic tools that you can buy online or even at your local sports store so don’t be afraid if you’re not near Dublin. I’m not, I’m down in Cork. What’s important is the methodology, how it’s taught and applied to the point you start feeling and seeing results. I get that with Stephen. His knowledge, enthusiasm for what he does and his own journey helped me decide to take my first few steps to becoming a FP practitioner but I still work with Stephen weekly. If you’re in pain and/or want to move and feel better, i recommend you hit Stephen or the guys up at functional patterns Dublin. Thanks Stephen if you’re reading this. Let’s keep it up!! 💪”

“I have trained with Stephen in Functional Patterns for almost 2 years now. When I first went to him I was dealing with ongoing neck, shoulder and back pain. I had been to physiotherapy with no relief and recurrence of the same pain time and time again. Within weeks of working with Stephen I saw an improvement and I was able to maintain this progress. 2 years on I can say it has made a huge difference to my pain levels and posture and I have learned so much about what type of exercise the body needs. Stephen is extremely knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic about what he does. I'd recommend Functional Patterns to anyone with ongoing pain issues.”