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Bio: Dr Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of the Evidence Based Fitness Academy and Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist Certification for healh and wellness professionals. With over 11 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to foot function and barefoot training.
Dr Splichal actively sees patients out of her office in Manhattan, NY with a speciality in sports medicine and biomechanics. Dr Splichal takes great pride in approaching all patients through a functional approach with the integration of full biomechanical assessments and movement screens. Dr Splichal is actively involved in the correction of movement dysfunctions as it relates to sports injury and frequently performs manual therapy techniques including joint mobilization and trigger point release.
Dr Splichal is actively involved in barefoot training research and barefoot education as it relates to athletic performance, injury prevention and human movement dysfunction. Dr Splichal has presented her research and barefoot eduction both nationally and internationally. As a frequent contributor on the EBFA Fitness blog (www.ebfafitness.com) and webinars, Dr Splichal readily makes her content accessible to therapists, coaches and runners.
Dr Splichal is the creator of VCore Workout (www.vcoreworkout.com), a barefoot balance training workout that is designed to integrate foot strength with hip stability. Uniquely designed to improve foot proprioception, core strength and hip stabiity, Dr Splichal's barefoot workout can be found across gyms worldwide. Join Dr Splichal for a barefoot workout both online (www.emglivefitness.com) and live in classes weekly throughout New York City
Degrees/Certifications: Doctor of Podiatirc Medicine (DPM), Master's in Public Health (Fall Reduction), M.S. Human Movement, NASM-CES, NASM-PES, NSCA-CPT
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Bio: Kevin Moore has taught movement and biomechanics over 8 years and 3 continents. Originally studying biochemistry, Kevin found the laboratory environment didn’t suit him well. Seeking an environment where his interest in scientific research could have a more practical and social application, he certified in Pilates in 2005 and immediately excelled as an instructor.
Through the Pilates method Kevin has been able to work with a wide variety of clients, ranging from the athletic to the infirm, and under the tutelage of talented and innovative physiotherapists and movement experts all over the world. Kevin has managed successful practices in the United States, Turkey, and Hong Kong. He has also branched out to other movement therapies, such as the Alexander Technique and the Franklin Method and has over 10 years of experience with a variety of chinese martial arts, including tai chi and wing chun kung fu.
Kevin currently lives in Hong Kong where he is a movement therapist and educator. He is thrilled to be joining the EBFA and believes strongly that the application of evidence combined with the collaboration of talented people is the surest way of improving people’s performance, health and well-being |
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Bio: Phyl London is a level III Master Trainer specializing in Pilates and Group Exercise Instruction. She holds a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts and an MA in Education from the University of Connecticut.
An expert in Pilates, Phyl has been teaching essential, intermediate, and advanced Pilates to hundreds of women since 2002. She uses a unique fusion of Pilates and interval training to help her clients achieve a lean, toned physique while keeping their routines fresh and fun. Phyl's approach to fitness involves a "No Cardio," mind-body philosophy.
She encourages her clients to live a healthy lifestyle through moderate exercise, mindful eating, and ample rest for muscle recovery. She believes one of the most important aspects of being fit and seeing long-term results is to listen to your body—train smarter, not harder.
Degrees/Certifications: Exercise Science (BS), Master's Education, ACSM - Health/Fitness Specialist, ACSM - Advanced Nutrition, AFAA - Group Exercise & STEP, VCore® Instructor Trainer, ViPR, TRX, and trains with STOTT Pilates Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Barrel, and Chair. |
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