SMART Occupational Wellness

A personalized workplace movement program

Pain is personal.
The solution should be too.

SMART gives employees practical, individualized support for non-acute musculoskeletal discomfort—delivered on-site, measured over time, and built around the work they actually do.

Discuss a SMART pilot See how it works
A hairstylist working with a client
A worker installing a window
A bakery employee preparing dough
Different work.Different demands.
20+years working with musculoskeletal pain
~6week workplace pilot
12participants per pilot
1:1individual assessments and follow-ups
On-sitedelivery that fits the workplace

The workplace problem

The same job can affect two people very differently.

General wellness education has value, but it cannot account for each employee’s history, movement habits, symptoms, or job demands.

SMART begins with the individual. Each participant receives a focused assessment, a short personalized plan, guided progression, and a final review of how those changes carry into their work.

The SMART method

A clear pathway from discomfort to confident movement.

Each stage has a purpose. The sequence changes to suit the person rather than forcing everyone through the same routine.

S

Soft Tissue

Reduce local tension and help prepare restricted areas for movement.

M

Mobility

Restore useful range where movement has become limited or guarded.

A

Activate

Engage the muscles needed to support the newly available range.

R

Retrain Movements

Integrate better mechanics into practical patterns and work demands.

T

Test & Track

Reassess relevant measures and observe how movement carries into the workplace.

The employee journey

Simple for the employer. Individualized for the employee.

  1. 01

    Assess

    Symptoms, function, movement, and work demands.

  2. 02

    Intervene

    A personal SMART sequence with clear cues.

  3. 03

    Focus

    2 realistic priorities between visits.

  4. 04

    Retest

    Repeat the relevant measures and adjust.

  5. 05

    Track

    Compare changes and coach the next step.

Bryan Smith, creator of SMART Occupational Wellness
Bryan SmithMusculoskeletal Pain and Movement Specialist

Experience behind the method

Built through more than 20 years of practical work.

Bryan has spent his career helping people understand and improve persistent musculoskeletal issues. His experience includes ten years as the founder and operator of Catalyst, national speaking, published work on chronic pain, and training professionals across Canada. He also served as head trainer for the Canadian National Dodgeball Team, helping athletes address movement imbalances and persistent musculoskeletal pain.

20+ yearsworking with musculoskeletal pain
10 yearsfounder and operator of Catalyst
Authorof Sitting Solutions and contributor to national and international publications
Hamiltonentrepreneur award finalist

Organizations and audiences

Experience across healthcare, public service, national sport, professional groups, and local business.

Hamilton Health Sciences Canada Revenue Agency Canadian National Dodgeball Team Catholic Children’s Aid Society Hamilton Law Association Judy Marsales Real Estate

Organizations are listed as past audiences or clients. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Proof that matters

SMART measures change instead of assuming it.

The program does not promise a predetermined result. It creates a baseline, applies an individualized plan, and uses repeat measures to decide what happens next.

01

Symptoms

What changed in the employee’s reported discomfort?

02

Movement

What moves differently in the relevant range or pattern?

03

Function

What can the employee do differently at work or in daily life?

Individual information stays individual.

Employer reporting is aggregated and does not include identifiable employee health information.

Client perspective

In her own words.

Personal client testimonial

“I have suffered from chronic upper back/neck issues for the last 20 years. I attend weekly sessions to receive injections to help with my pain. After working with Bryan for 7 weeks, and having him really listen and understand my perception of what I've been going through, I can't put into words how much better my quality of life has become. There is no more movement apprehension in day-to-day activities, and I have dropped my weekly injections to monthly. He is the only practitioner I've seen where I feel as though I'm heard and understood.”

Cecilia Brink · Personal client · After seven weeks working with Bryan

Start with a pilot

A focused six-week program. A practical way to see the difference.

Begin with a group of 12 participants, each receiving four visits over six weeks. SMART handles the individual sessions, progression, reassessment, and aggregated summary.

  • Initial assessmentBaseline, priorities, and personal plan
  • Two follow-up sessionsGuided progression and relevant retesting
  • Final assessment + Test & TrackAt the end of six weeks: reassessment, workplace observation, and next-step coaching
  • Employer summaryAggregated outcomes and recommendations

A better starting point

Let’s discuss what SMART could look like in your workplace.

A short conversation is enough to determine whether the pilot fits your team, space, and goals.

Email Bryan about a pilot