Aruka Performance exists to transform how individuals understand and pursue both health and performance. Unlike conventional approaches, we integrate science, movement intelligence, and inner truth into a unified model — one that seeks not only to prevent injury, but to elevate functionality, cognition, and vitality across the lifespan. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, a clinician, or simply someone committed to better living, Aruka offers a roadmap that is grounded, personal, and powerful.
The 7 Pillars of Health
At Aruka Performance, we believe that health is not only the absence of disease — it is a state of being. That state must be cultivated through proactive daily actions, not merely reactive responses to symptoms. This philosophy is anchored in our 7 Pillars of Health: Authentic Medicine, Inner Person, Relationships, Skill Acquisition, Exercise, Nutrition, and Restoration.
These pillars are not just concepts — they are foundational practices, shaping how we coach, evaluate, and empower our clients.
Cutting-Edge Assessments
Injury Risk Analysis (IRA) and the Movement IQ Screen are proprietary tools designed to identify inefficiencies, compensations, and vulnerabilities before they lead to injury. These assessments equip you — and your coach or therapist — with data-driven insight to guide intelligent intervention.
Athletic Engineering
More than training — this is a model for building athletes. Athletic Engineering is the art and science of rearing young individuals into high-functioning, durable athletes using a proven developmental system. It also provides a path for adults seeking to shift from broken or outdated training models to one that restores function, increases vitality, and enhances performance.
This is also the title of Coach Kent Johnston’s upcoming book, set for release in 2026.
Return to Play Protocols
Utilizing the R6 Model, Aruka provides a structured framework to guide safe, efficient, and complete return-to-play processes. These protocols are essential tools for therapists, performance coaches, and sport professionals who work with injured athletes. The focus is not just on clearance, but on complete reintegration with performance integrity.
Athletic and Movement Neurogenics
This innovative discipline explores how specific physical training methods can stimulate neurological adaptation — improving not only strength and coordination, but also cognitive resilience, motor learning, and emotional regulation. At Aruka, we apply these principles to foster smarter, more aware, and more adaptable movers — from youth to elite performers.
The Locker Room
Every client receives access to their personalized Locker Room — a secure digital hub where we deliver assessments, programs, videos, and personal communication. This tool ensures clarity, continuity, and accountability, making the client experience feel both professional and personal.