All people experience life moments where restoration and healing is vital to future growth and succeess. Athletes are not an exception to these moments. Defined in Hebrew as ‘to restore to health and to recover’, the word Aruka is our opportunity to replenish ourselves as human beings as we seek optimal performance in our athletic journey.
Join Coach Kent Johnston and the Aruka Performance team as they coach you to achieve your maximum potential.
The Title of a book written by our founder, Kent Johnston. The book points to the elite athlete health management system used in professional sports as one the best and most comprehensive plans on earth. The author creates a similar plan of action, laid out in the book, that anyone can apply toward their optimal health and wellness journey.
The proactive athletic/fitness plans that are developed and customized based on Aruka methodologies, individual assessment, needs, and desire of the user – all guided by an Aruka Professional.
How is Aruka Different?
At Aruka, we begin with a thorough assessment to identify and correct movement dysfunction—improper patterns that can lead to injury and hinder performance. Our evaluations and programming, which were developed by Coach Johnston based on his involvement in NFL Return to Play programs, use video analysis to detect and address red flags before injuries occur.
Next is Aruka Wired, our innovative approach to athleticism. This program introduces novel movements to enhance cognitive processing and decision-making, helping both beginners and seasoned athletes achieve new levels of physical and mental performance. Start your journey by fixing what’s wrong and building a foundation for success.
The Aruka journey begins by addressing movement dysfunction—incorrect patterns that can lead to injury and poor performance. Using methods developed by Coach Johnston in NFL Return to Play programs, we identify potential issues before they cause harm, replacing improper movement with proper mechanics to build a strong foundation for success.
This is the Aruka proprietary solution to fix the problems detected by the Aruka Shield evaluations. Motion Therapy targets and corrects biomechanical flaws and incorrect movement patterns through tailored exercises, therapeutic recommendations, mobilizations, and guidance. It’s essential for both healthy and injured athletes and recommended for any fitness or sports program. By addressing compensatory movements due to injuries or inadequate training, it enhances athleticism and reduces injury risks for all, regardless of activity levels or age.
Aruka Wired is our innovative approach to fitness and performance, focusing on optimizing the nervous system—your body’s internal wiring. By enhancing Movement IQ, we improve efficiency and elevate athletic potential, ensuring exercise refines your wiring for peak physical performance.
Aruka Return to Play embraces the R6 Model, a proven, team-oriented approach integrating doctors, therapists, specialists, and athletes. Designed to reduce recovery time and maximize performance, it provides reliable protocols for various injuries. Our program supports athletes, coaches, and trainers with expert virtual guidance for a seamless return to peak form.
Meet Our Founders
Kent and Pam Johnston are dedicated to your health, wellness, and performance excellence. With over three decades as an NFL Director of Player Wellness and Coach, Kent Johnston is an expert in elite athlete development and management since 1987. He is also a distinguished member of the Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame. Pam, his partner in both life and professional endeavors, brings her invaluable insights as a registered nurse with Functional Medicine certifications in blood chemistry and detoxification. Her diverse background spans from functional medicine to hospice care to athletic performance coaching at the University of Alabama.
Together, Kent and Pam boast four decades of collective experience, embodying a commitment to holistic well-being and unparalleled performance standards.
