HOW WAS ARUKA STARTED?

In the realm of health and wellness, Coach Kent Johnston embarked on a mission to redefine the narrative, addressing a critical void in the existing paradigm. His brainchild, the Aruka Health Management System, doesn’t just aim for health; it aspires to rebuild and restore what modern living has often eroded.

The Aruka Vision

Coach Johnston’s goal in writing and developing the Aruka Health Management System was to fill a void that exists in the health and wellness world. Recognizing health as a complex interplay of components, Aruka goes beyond conventional wisdom. It acknowledges the importance of the inner self, healthy relationships, and skill acquisition alongside nutrition, exercise, and restoration. The 21st century, marked by environmental toxins, demands a novel strategy for preserving health. Aruka emerges as the solution, signifying not just health but health that needs rebuilding and restoration.

An NFL-Inspired Model

The Aruka model is based on the model Coach Johnston observed for years as a member of the National Football League. Kent Johnston’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of a coaching career spanning from 1978.

From the University of Alabama to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1987, he brought his expertise to six professional football teams. His roles as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Return to Play Specialist, and Vice President of Player Wellness allowed him to witness firsthand the intricacies of elite athlete health care.

The Elite Model Big Rocks

The following are the Big Rock concepts that you should take away from the NFL model of health management and consider applying it to your health management system

1. Personalized

Tailoring health plans to individual needs, considering factors like age, existing conditions, activity levels, and nutritional needs. Precision health care ensures a customized approach for optimal well-being.

2. Holistic and Integrative

Drawing from the success seen among elite athletes, Aruka advocates for a holistic approach, combining various types of medicine that complement each other. Authenticity, qualification, and thorough vetting of practitioners are emphasized.

3. Proactive Approach

Learned from NFL observations, Aruka encourages a proactive health approach, avoiding a reactive stance. Discipline in preventative care, nutrition, and training mitigates sickness and Injury.

4. Performance-Based Model

Focusing on what one can do rather than limitations, Aruka advocates a performance-based health model. It urges individuals to build a personal health management system instead of settling for a disease management system.

5. Transitional Care System

Emphasizing a multi-layered approach, Aruka recognizes the importance of transitioning between various health components for optimal benefits. A vital aspect ensuring no substandard point of care.

6. Importance of Having a Gatekeeper

Acknowledging the evolving role of gatekeepers in the NFL, Aruka sees them as leaders coordinating all aspects of a health management plan. This concept translates to individuals and families, promoting cohesive health care.

7. Balance

Recognizing the significance of balance or homeostasis in health, Aruka advocates for integration between different health therapies, preventing substandard health management Plan.

8. Health and Wellness as Foundation

Highlighting that good health forms the cornerstone of performance, Aruka stresses that

subpar health not only affects individuals but also those around them.

9. A High View of Who You Are

Encouraging a mindset that recognizes humanity as a unique part of creation, Aruka believes in the fundamental role of the human psyche in overall health.

10. Acquiring Personal Responsibility

Driving individuals to accept personal responsibility for their health management plans, Aruka discourages dependency and encourages decision-making based on personal responsibility.

11. Develop a Network

Underlining the value of building a network of professional providers, Aruka emphasizes synergy and respect among health professionals for comprehensive well-being.
Coach Kent Johnston’s vision for Aruka extends beyond individual health, aspiring to create a community committed to being proactive, informed, and accountable for their health care needs. Join Aruka on this transformative journey towards holistic