About Natural Form and James Gorman

In 2014, James Gorman founded Natural Form with a simple goal: to help people overcome back pain by sharing what worked for him. He had struggled with severe back pain in his late twenties, and after several years of pain and discomfort, he underwent surgery in 2013. Unfortunately, the surgery only offered temporary relief, and the pain soon returned.

This represented a pivotal moment for James where he decided to embark on a mission to understand his back pain and find solutions. It was at this time that he discovered Foundation Training, created by Dr. Eric Goodman. Foundation Training is a set of exercises and guiding principles for back health that changed his life and set him on the path to recovery and healing. Inspired by his own experience, he became a certified Foundation Training practitioner to teach others.

Originally, Natural Form was located near St Ives in Cornwall, UK, where it became popular among the local community of surfers, golfers, cyclists, and runners. James offered classes and coaching programs, supported by patient referrals from chiropractic clinics and physiotherapists.

In 2021, during the pandemic, James moved his business online. This led him and his family to relocate to the Algarve, Portugal, near Lagos. Now, besides the online program, James offers in-person private coaching, workshops, classes and retreats in the Algarve region.

Thanks to Foundation Training, James is now free from back pain and enjoys surfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Certified Foundation Training Instructor, Certified Wright Foundation Back Pain Exercise Referral, Certified Wright Foundation GP Medical Exercise Referral, Certified Chek Back Pain Exercise Coach, Certified Function Range Assessment Specialist, Certified Kinstretch Mobility Specialist, Certified Function Range Conditioning Mobility Specialisit, Certified Personal Trainier, Certified Exercise Coach.