Aruka Performance
Rebuild & Restore
Rebuild & Restore Your Health
About Aruka Performance
Optimize your Journey

Our goal is to make the elite athlete models of health and performance available to younger athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and other segments of the general population through our innovative products and services.  

Join Coach Kent Johnston and the Aruka Performance team as they coach you to achieve your maximum potential.

Brett Favre
NFL Hall of Fame and Superbowl Winning Quarterback
“Kent Johnston is not only a dear friend but an expert in his field which is strength and conditioning, injury prevention, return to play rehabilitation and sport and or position specific training which basically means you wouldn’t train a lineman the same as a wide receiver. I can say this from experience as well as speaking for all my teammates that played under Kent….you will not find a more passionate, high character person who has a wealth of knowledge anywhere in the field than Kent. “
What Is Aruka
An Ancient language word meaning rebuild and restore. It is often translated into English as the word health.

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.

What works and what doesn’t. Evaluations, Assessments, General and Customized Programming, and Consulting all based on almost 50 years of experience and trial and error application.

Accurate, Reliable, and Innovative Information. Your Aruka Locker serves as an information portal for the latest and most relevant information in areas pertaining to health, performance, and professional dialogue.

Who is Aruka For?
Aruka is for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, coaches and trainers, and anyone seeking starting points, optimal results, and peak performance. Use the rest of it.

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.

Tests & Assessments

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.

Motion Therapy

This is the Aruka proprietary solution to fix the problems detected by an Aruka evaluation. 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 Programs

Choose programs that fit your need and experience. Aruka Blueprints have been developed for a variety of needs and populations. Blueprints contain not only programming but atypical information you need to empower your experience. Our state of the art MyPlans are specifically designed and tailored for your individual needs. Return to Play Protocols have been designed for individuals who are returning from injury and need a proven path of recovery.

Informational videos and articles

Stay on the cutting edge of health and performance with the latest Aruka Videos and articles. These are regularly updated into your personalized virtual locker. Online Coaching is also an available option for our Pro Members.

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.