Certifications/Education: BS-Fitness and Nutrition, Physical Therapy Aide, ACE-Group Fitness Instructor.
How are you barefoot strong? As a group fitness instructor and a body builder, have found out that the foot plays a big role in the body balance and movement efficiency and this has changed the way I train and teach my classes.
Certifications/Education:B.P.Th,M.O.T.P.T,Member, Indian Academy Of Fitness Training,Pilates Therapist, Certified Dry Needling Practitioner, South Africa, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, New Zealand, Certified Functional Myofascial Practitioner, Canada, Certified Therapist MaRhyThe(Germany),BLS provider-by American Heart Association
How are you barefoot strong?Heading a 20 year old company based at New Zealand and India,I have to keep up with the most latest techniques coming up internationally.Certifications/Education: Bachelors in Physical Therapy, Fellowship in Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Manual Therapist (Mulligan's Technique), MDT (McKenzie Method), Pilates, Animal Flow (Level 1), DZMR
How are you barefoot strong? I am a physical therapist and fitness trainer. As a therapist I always include proprioceptive training for all my clients.
Certifications/Education:B.P.Th, M.P.Th,(Musculoskeletal Disorder and Sports Physiotherapy), Certified Kinesiology Taping practitioner (CKTP – KTAI, USA), Manual Therapy, Pilates practitioner Bare Foot Rx® Rehab Specialist 1,2 and Master Instructor (MI), BTS 1
How are you barefoot strong?Being a musculoskeletal disorder and sports physiotherapist, I deal with lots of sports injury and other musculoskeletal disorder clients.Certifications/Education: Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC), M.S. Sports Science & Rehab, CCSP, ICSSP, ART, Graston-C, NKT, Rocktape, FAKTR
How are Barefoot Strong? Before I attended the MI Training I didn't realize how much barefoot training could improve other areas.Certifications/Education: BS(From Cal State Northridge), MS in Human Movement (A.T.Still University), Certified Athletic Trainer, NASM-PES/CES, Neuro kinetic Therapy Level 1
How are Barefoot Strong? Foot is not huge power-production joint like hip;however, give critical impact for every other joint to play efficient way.Certifications/Education: NASM-CES, NASM-CPT, Power Plate–MI, TRX Rip-MI, Titleist-Golf, TP Therapy-MI
How are you barefoot strong? In the early stages of my bodybuilding competition, I had a car accident and had to have back surgery due to spondylolisthesis.
The doctors had to fuse my L3, L4, L5 into one. After the surgery, I was suffering from back pain, knee & my feet pain as well and my back has getting lean forward quite seriously.
I had visited the orthopedic surgeon often and the surgeon commented to me that your arches are collapsing and it would be best to use orthotics. Since I started the short foot exercise and balance training of BTS, my arches have gotten higher and I have better balance and improved foot strength. I don’t have to wear orthotics anymore. Also, playing golf for feet grip force is getting improved which shows better balance & further distance in driving the ball.
Certifications/Education: MD and Co-Founder of Pilates BodyTree, Pilates Teacher Trainer (BodyTree Academy), Fletcher Pilates® Professional Teacher, Pilates Method Alliance (PMA®) Certified Teacher, Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Rehab Trainer, McGill 1-2
How are you barefoot strong? I teach movement longevity. Movement longevity to me means being able to move and do what we love for a long time, pain-free. To do that, the first and only part of our body that connects with the ground has to be mobile and strong. This is why I train and teach everyday on barefoot and start my students’ session from ground up.
Certifications/Education: National Physical Therapy , ROCKTAPE Instructor, certified by Functional movement screen , Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Neurokinetic therapy, Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, Fascial Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation ; ACE, NASM, Corrective exercise personal trainer , Co-Funder of Nissi Body Rebalance.
How are you barefoot strong? Foot is the foundation of whole body;we had search the best way to teach people move efficiency for many years, and the EBFA is the answer! From the ground up concept give a good way for all kind of exercise to build their core stability, not only fix the foot problem, even the hip、knee 、and lumbar . I think EBFA concept should appear in every course which related to core muscle training.
Certifications/Education: National Physical Therapy , ROCKTAPE Instructor, certified by Functional movement screen , Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Neurokinetic therapy, Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, Fascial Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation ; ACE, NASM, Corrective exercise personal trainer , Co-Funder of Nissi Body Rebalance.
How are you barefoot strong? As a physical therapy, we treat almost all my patient with EBFA , teach them do the short foot exercise everyday !
Even I do the short foot exercise everyday ! By active the deep front line from foot to core, we teach patient how to maintain the treatment effect very well ! In addition to , We also share the EBFA concept information on blogger、holding speech in Taiwan and Shanghai ,we love the idea of barefoot strong, share barefoot strong idea in very different way as much as we can !
Certifications/Education: Yoga, Pilates and Restorative Exercise Teacher, Diploma Shiatsu and Oriental Medicine, Grad. Dip. Integrative and Transformative Studies, Certified Personal Trainer
How are you barefoot strong? As a movement educator, I have been advocating barefoot training (as well as barefoot life in general) for many years. I see only the positive in building a solid foundation through foot function and have added greatly to my knowledge through training with Dr Emily. In our studio, we help people find their feet to keep them young and active throughout their lives.
Certifications/Education: Diploma Remedial Therapy, Certified Personal Trainer, JEMS Practitioner, Trigger Point Therapy Master Trainer, Master RehabTrainer, Institute of Motion Trainer Level2, ViPRTrainer
How are you barefoot strong? Throughout our lives we experience situations that impact on our bodies. In my own search for solutions to pain and injury, I discovered barefoot training.
Certifications/Education: BTS 1, FMS 1&2, Precision Nutrition 1, Animal Flow Coach 1&2, YMCA Canada Trainer and Corrective Conditioning
How are you barefoot strong? By always engaging proper breathing and foot to core sequencing in my own training and as an essential foundation to all my client programming.
Certifications/Education: Kinesiologist-R, BS - Kinesiology, BTS-C
How are you barefoot strong? I’ve had the privilege to apply barefoot training with clients as well as myself. I’'ve found it amazing to see the look on client's faces when they can feel the co-activation patterns and feel muscles activate that they didn’t know existed.
Certifications/Education: Master of Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy, FMS 1-2, DNS 1-2, FRC, McGill 1-2
How are you barefoot strong? As a physiotherapist I see my patients as one part. Not only the site of pain interests me, but also how my patients move and what is causing the symptoms. Pain is a request for change and your feet can tell you a lot about the way you move. I find myself implementing Barefoot concepts in so many ankle, knee, hip, and back-patients. The fact that I'm using Barefoot concepts for rehab, training and basic health, is making me Barefoot Strong!
Certifications/Education: Masters Degree of Sport, Master Trainer of Trigger Point Therapy, Master Trainer of Dynamax, Fascial Fitness Trainer, FMS Level 1 and Level 2, TRX Sport Medicine Suspension, ViPR, FLOWIN.
How are you barefoot strong? Barefoot work is an important part of my own personal training as well as group training sessions. It allows us to move more effectively and decrease the potential of injuries or pain.
Certifications/Education: DO, CSCS, DNS 1-2-3 FMS 1-2, SFMA 1-2, NKT 1, MovNat Trainer, PILATES EVO Co-Founder
How are you barefoot strong? As therapist, trainer and athlete, I was always fascinated about neurophysiology, this program is just about it. The Science behind the Movement. With amazing, easy to apply, tools to help myself and my clients.
Certifications/Education: BA Physical Education, EXOS I & II & Rehab. Triathlon National Trainer. Swimming National Trainer. Bodybuilding and Fitness National Trainer Zeebra Academy Instructor
How are you barefoot strong? Including the barefoot training during my quality movement, strength and rehab session has been the milestone for connecting the missing gaps I found in my educational background by reaching the professional level my patients need to succeed in theirs individual needs.
Certifications/Education: Physiotherapy B.Sc, Pilates Instructor, CoreAlign, Elastic Therapeutic Tape Instructor, Acupuncture
How are you barefoot strong? I have used Functional Movement for many years, both in my own training and in my treatment of clients. And Barefoot has definitely broadened my knowledge and understanding of how important the foot and each step is for the entire body.
Certifications/Education: BA in Psychology (Universidad Complutense de Madrid), Graduated in teaching (Universidad Complutense de Madrid), Postgraduate in Coaching and Sports Psychology (IESPORT), Mentorship Phase1 (EXOS), Aerobic and Fitness (FEDA), Pilates (FMG), Ciclo indoor (FMG).
How are you barefoot strong? Since I started training barefoot my athletic performance in volleyball has improved. Muscle fatigue doesn't exist any longer after a two hour competition and I no longer feel pain in my lower back.
Certifications/Education: EXOS Trainer, ISAF Strength Specialist, NASM, IFBB, NSCA, ACSM, FEDA-CPT, TRX Suspension Trainer, Bosu Specialist Trainer, Power Plate Specialist Trainer, NeuroMuscular ElectroEstimulation Specialist Trainer
How are you barefoot strong? Barefoot work is an important part of my training sessions and also the sessions of my athletes.
Since we work with EBFA system we have found an improvement in the production of forces in motion, a decreasing of injuries associated with bad mechanics of running and gait and most important, a new stimulation of knowledge and motivation for them and their training.
We also use barefoot in normal population with low back pain with great results.
Definitely one of the best tools I know for every fitness and S&C coach, physiotherapist and movement specialists.
Certifications/Education: Studying Podiatry's school in Manresa of the UVic-UCC, EBFA Master Instructor, BTS 1,2,3, Personal Trainer, Functional Assements Specialist, Pilates Instructor, TRX Instructor, Coach.
How are you barefoot strong? As a movement educator, I consider that our feet are an important pillar for efficient movement because they are the first contact with the floor. So I'm instilling in all my customers the importance of barefoot training.
It's present and an integral part of all my trainings and in the sessions I have with my customers - it emcompasses injuries, pathologies, performance, recovery, pain, healthy life, etc.
I've been working with this program for 4 years with incredible results.
Certifications/Education: BScVisComm, CPCC/ACC (Co-Active certified Coach),Creative Expression training,Theta Healing Practitioner (Basic DNA, Advanced DNA 2)
How are you barefoot strong? An advocate of movement and all things active , I have experimented with the concept of barefoot movement for a few years now, however it was not until experiencing Dr.Emily's MI workshop did I fully understand how to truly start embodying barefoot movement as a lifestyle for overall human functioning efficiency.
Certifications/Education: Physiotherapy degree from Oslo University College, Norway.
How are you barefoot strong? My first experience with barefoot training was after reading Christopher McDougall’s book Born to Run. I started exploring barefoot running technique, and changed my cushioned running shoes to lightweight shoes.
Certifications/Education: PMA Certified Pilates Trainer, Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Fitness Certification, Pilates for Buff Bones Licensed Instructor, NASM Golf Fitness Specialist
How are you barefoot strong? Barefoot Strong to me is all about staying active. I work with people that have varying abilities and wide range of ages, so I see how easy it is to lose the ability to stay active.Certifications/Education: MBA in Sports & Fitness Management (Northeastern University, Boston, MA), CPT-NASM, AFAA Primary Group Exercise, TRX Group Training, POWERSTRIKE Kickboxing, ViPR Group Fitness Pro Trainer, AEA Aquatic Fitness, Trigger Point Therapy SMRT-CORE, Kettlebell Concepts Level 1.
How are you barefoot strong? I've been in the fitness industry for over 25 years and discovering my own strength being barefoot has completely changed my whole approach to fitness.The teachings and education courses provided by EBFA and Dr. Emily Splichal have given me a solid foundation and the confidence to apply BAREFOOT training concepts to all aspects of health & fitness, no matter which age or experience.
Certifications/Education: MA Exercise Science & Rehabilitation, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES & PES, VIPR Certified, VIPR Group Fitness, TRX-Group. Certified Massage Therapist: CAMTC, Advanced Practitioner of NeuroMuscular Reprogramming, Neuromuscular Therapy, ART-Lower, ART-Upper, ART-Nerve Entrapment, ROCKTAPE-FMT 1 & 2.
How are you barefoot strong? For years I covered my feet with additional padding that had a high amount of rigidity only to realizeCertifications/Education: BA Kinesiology: Emphasis in Exercise and Sport Science , Vivo Barefoot Certified Coach, NASM-CPT, NASM-FNS
Certifications/Education: PhD in Exercise Physiology, EBFA-MI, NSCA CSCS*D, FMS Certified Exercise Professional, Certified Battling Ropes Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, NSCA 2012 Educator of the Year
How are you barefoot strong? I began my journey as a Barefoot Training Specialist after attending the BTS Level 1 certification course in California after hearing Dr. Splichal speak at the 2014 NSCA National Conference.Certifications/Education: M Ed. Kinesiology: University of Minnesota, NASM-CPT, NASM-PES, NASM–CES, ACE–AHFS, NSCA-CSCS, TRX-STC Instructor,CPR/AED Certified, KettleBell Concepts–MI, Stroops-MI
How are you barefoot strong? I began my journey as a Barefoot Training Specialist after attending the BTS Level 1 certification course in California after hearing Dr. Splichal speak at the 2014 NSCA National Conference.Certifications/Education: MA - Media Arts, AFAA-Group, Zumba-Toning, Aqua, Sentao, BARE®, R.I.P.P.E.D-C
How are you barefoot strong?They say "Strong Body, Strong Mind". I believe it all starts with Strong Feet. I have learned from first-hand experience how having strong feet makes one a truly efficient mover, not only in action, but also in recovery.
Certifications/Education: B.A. in Biology from Boston University (emphasis on human anatomy and physiology), Certified Pilates Instructor (Kane School of Core Integration), Pilates Academy International, AFAA, Powerstrike, ReKinetics and Teacher Trainer at the Kane School since 2008.
How are you barefoot strong? Staying barefoot strong keeps me agile, adaptable, and
Certifications/Education: BA Exercise Science & Business Management, EBFA Barefoot Rehab Specialist, NASM-CPT, Kettlebell Concepts, CHEK Institute HLC2, Melt Method, AFAA Group Exercise & AFAA Examiner
How are you barefoot strong?Besides reigniting my feet, barefoot training techniques have positively impacted my lifts, alignment, & ability to target my glutes for more efficient movement.
Certifications/Education: NSCA-CSCS, CFSC Level 1, FMS Level 1 & 2, USAW Club Coach, USA Triathlon Level 1, DVRT Level 1, Certified Kettlebell Instructor
How are you barefoot strong? After a career ending (yet preventable) injury playing college basketball, I realized that there was little understanding about how proper foot mechanics could have prevented my injury.
Certifications/Education: CUNY, Queens - BA, Health Education & Management, NSCA - CSCS, CPT, NASM - CES, Precision Nutrition - Level 1, Wellcoaches - Health and Wellness Coach, Equinox Tier 4 Coach and Master Instructor
How are you barefoot strong?In my early years in fitness, I was a physique competitor, training single joint actions, load being my primary progression and hypertrophy the ultimate goal.Certifications/Education: Certified Pilates Instructor – Romana’s Pilates®, Level I Certified Student Instructor – Foundation Training, Certified Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapist – The Art and Science of Kinesiology M.B.A., B.A., Neuropsychology
How are you barefoot strong? Healthy feet are the foundation for proper alignment, efficient movement, and core strength. I utilize barefoot training in each session to maximize clients’ results.
Certifications/Education: MS, DPT - Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Schroth Scoliosis Therapist, Graston, TRX Sports Medicine, Kinesiotape, BASI Pilates, Pre and Post Natal Pilates, Kettlebell, Animal Flow
How are you barefoot strong? As a physical therapist, I evaluate all my patients barefoot. I see many people who complain of pain in other parts of the body, but the driving force is coming from the ankle/foot complex.Certifications/Education: BS Dietetics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, RD, CSCS, SFG 2, FMS/SFMA/Y-Balance, NKT 1, TPI MP3, K-Vest 3, CICS, EFBA MI, Rocktape FMT 1 & 2, 2011 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, 2015 NSCA Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year
How are you barefoot strong? For years I experienced hip and back pain with extensive rehabilitation and podiatry recommendations for rigid custom orthotics, over the counter orthotics, and motion control shoes.
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