Coaches

Meet Ben and Sarah, a dynamic duo from Australia and America respectively, united by a shared passion for physical activity and the pursuit of new challenges. Our adventurous spirits have led us to embrace a diverse range of pursuits, from Jiu Jitsu and trail running to mountain biking and surfing. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by our varied interests, we cherish every opportunity to engage our bodies in new and exciting ways.

Compelled by our experiences and frustrated with the current chronic pain and rehabilitation solutions that were not truly helping people, we founded Ascend Movement Training. Our clear mission is to empower fellow enthusiasts to engage in their beloved activities for as long as they wish, and to provide effective, lasting solutions for those struggling with chronic pain and injury.

We understand the frustrations of being sidelined due to injury or feeling the stinging disappointment of physical limitations brought on by age. Driven by our own experiences and keen to provide solutions, we dedicated ourselves to studying with the best in the strength and mobility field. Our objective was not only to safeguard our own ability to enjoy our hobbies without injury or ageing impediments, but also to extend this benefit to our clients.

Ascend Movement Training was born in 2019 and has since become a beacon of hope for those seeking to enhance their physical capabilities and longevity in their chosen pursuits, and for those in search of a more effective and compassionate approach to managing chronic pain and rehabilitation.

We have been in the industry for 10 years helping a wide range of humans get stronger and most of all rid themselves of chronic pain.

At Ascend we have made it our life’s work to provide our clients with the best and most specialized training systems in the strength and joint mobility space. Over-time we have studied with organizations that are specialists in their fields.

Our Teachings:

Functional Range Systems

  • FRC Certified (Functional Range Conditioning)

  • Kinstretch Certified

  • FRA Certified (Functional Range Assessment)

  • ISM Certified Functional Range Strength Coach (FRSC)

  • Postural Restoration Institute

    • Myokinematic Restoration

  • Westside Barbell

    • Westside Special Strength Coach

  • Strong First

    • SFG Kettlebell Certification

  • Australian Strength and Conditioning Association

    • Level One Strength and Conditioning Coach

  • Athletics Australia

    • Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Running Course

  • Studio Pilates

    • Certified Matwork Teacher

  • Certified Yoga Teacher

    • 200 hour yoga teacher training (Asana, Pranayama and Meditation)

We see our practice as forever evolving, we pride ourselves in keeping up with the latest literature while expanding our knowledge into other fields such as breath training, nutrition, mindfulness & meditation and lifestyle coaching.

We practice what we preach and we live and breathe what we do. Leading a sustainably healthy and strong life that draws together all components that make up a mentally and physically sound human being.