Functional Podiatrist 🦶
Human Movement Specialist 🤸🏼
Founder & CEO @naboso_technology
Global educator, Author ✍️
📚 NEW BOOK Sensory Sapiens ⬇️
If you look at the foot purely as a mechanical structure…
you’ll always miss part of the problem.
Orthotics, strength, alignment—yes, they matter.
But they don’t tell the full story.
Because the foot isn’t just structure.
It’s a sensory organ.
It’s constantly sending information to the brain about:
pressure
position
load
ground contact
And that information is what guides:
stability
coordination
timing
movement efficiency
So when dysfunction shows up, it’s not always because something is “weak” or “misaligned.”
Sometimes it’s because the brain isn’t getting the input it needs.
👉 Treat the mechanics.
👉 But don’t ignore the communication.
Because better input creates better output.
You can’t fully restore function without restoring sensation.
#FootHealth #MovementLongevity #SensoryIntelligence #BalanceTraining #Naboso
Last week I had the opportunity to speak about the power of fascia, the nervous system and movement longevity at the Longevity Leadership Conference hosted by @healthspan_collective
This is a much-needed topic in the longevity space and I was honored to share this powerful message. Want to learn more about the power of longevity & movement check out my book Sensory Sapiens -
#movementismedicine #functionalpodiatry #movementlongevity
Did you know 17 million Americans are living with diabetic neuropathy?
And that’s just one piece of the story.
Add in:
• chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
• idiopathic neuropathy (no known cause)
• multiple sclerosis
• small fiber neuropathy
…and the number grows fast.
👉 Nearly 30 million Americans are living with reduced sensation and awareness in their feet.
This isn’t just about discomfort.
It affects:
balance
stability
movement confidence
how your brain communicates with your body
Because when the feet lose sensation, the brain loses information.
And that changes how you move.
You don’t just lose feeling— you lose connection.
Your feet are sensory organs.
And when awareness declines, everything upstream is affected.
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#Neuropathy #FootHealth #MovementMatters #BalanceTraining #SensoryIntelligence Naboso
The way you walk may predict how long you live.
Research continues to show that simple markers like:
• walking speed
• balance
• coordination
• reaction time
are some of the most powerful indicators of longevity.
👉 Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds?
👉 Do you walk with confidence, rhythm, and control?
These aren’t just “fitness” metrics—
they’re nervous system metrics.
You don’t just age in your face.
You age in your gait.
Movement is the most honest biomarker.
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#foothealth #barefootstrong #movementismedicine #thefunctionalfootdoc
The Truth About Foot Health: Why Your Foundation Matters with Dr. Emily Splichal, @thefunctionalfootdoc
In this episode, we dive into a powerful and often overlooked truth—your health may start from the ground up. Featuring Dr. Emily Splichal, functional podiatrist, human movement specialist, and founder of Naboso Technology, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about feet, movement, and longevity. #feet #health #movement #strength #mentalhealth
Flat feet are not all the same—which means the solution should never be one-size-fits-all.
Some flat feet are flexible
Some are rigid
Some are secondary to ligament laxity
Some are rooted in muscle weakness
Too often the answer is simply: “You need an orthotic.”
Orthotics can absolutely have a role—but only when we first understand why the foot is flattening. Supporting a foot without identifying the driver can miss the bigger picture.
The real question is not: Do you have flat feet?
It’s: What type of flat foot do you have—and what does your body need because of it?
Flat feet are a presentation.
Assessment reveals the cause.
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Listen to the full podcast episode with @mbpowerproject
Your body is more connected than you think.
The feet, pelvic floor, core, diaphragm, and even the tongue work as an integrated pressure and fascial system.
This means what happens at the toes can influence what happens deep in the pelvis—and what happens with the tongue can affect posture, breathing, and core control.
Toe to tongue. Foot to pelvic floor.
Everything is connected through the body’s tension and communication networks.
When you train one link intelligently, you influence the whole chain.
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#PelvicFloor #FootToCore #ToeToTongue #Fascia #MovementLongevity
Cushioned shoes may feel supportive—but when they do too much, your feet do too little.
Your feet contain 26 muscles designed to stabilize, adapt, absorb force, and help propel you forward with every step.
When thick cushioning and excessive support reduce the demand on those muscles, they can become deconditioned over time.
In fact, studies have shown that chronic use of supportive shoes and orthotics can cause an atrophy and denervation of intrinsic foot muscles
The goal isn’t to avoid shoes—it’s to make sure your feet still get chances to move, feel, and work. Strong feet are trained feet.
Want to learn more? Check out my book Barefoot Strong - available on Amazon
#FootStrength #HealthyFeet #MovementLongevity #BarefootScience #naboso
Footwear companies have sold us the idea that more cushion = more comfort. But comfort isn’t just softness—it’s function.
When shoes mute sensation and separate you from the ground, your feet lose access to the information they need to stabilize, adapt, and move efficiently. Over time, less feeling can mean weaker feet, poorer balance, and more compensation up the chain.
True comfort comes from a foot that is strong, responsive, and connected.
We were designed to feel our feet and feel the ground. Sensation is not the enemy—it is the guidance system.
Train your feet. Trust sensation. Reconnect to the ground.
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#FootHealth #FootStrength #BarefootScience #MovementLongevity #Naboso
Shoes were meant to protect the foot—not replace it!
When footwear chronically over-supports, over-cushions, and over-controls movement, the feet are asked to do less.
Less sensing. Less stabilizing. Less adapting. Less working.
The result?… it gets weaker.
Weak feet can show up as:
poor balance
reduced toe strength
collapsed arches
slower reactions
less shock absorption
compensation upstream into knees, hips, and back
The answer isn’t “never wear shoes.” The answer is making sure your feet still get opportunities to move, sense, and strengthen.
Your feet are designed to be intelligent, reactive, and strong. Don’t let modern footwear silence them.
Train your feet as intentionally as you train the rest of your body.
Learn more in my book Barefoot Strong - available on Amazon
#FootStrength #HealthyFeet #MovementLongevity #BarefootScience #barefootstrong
Your calves are more than muscles—they’re your body’s circulatory pump.
Every step helps push blood and lymph back toward the heart, supporting circulation, energy, and recovery. But the magic happens when you walk with enough speed and intention to truly activate them.
Slow shuffle = minimal pump.
Brisk walk = powerful return flow.
Want better longevity, sharper energy, and healthier movement?
Walk fast enough to make your calves work.
Your second heart is below the knee. Use it daily.
#MovementLongevity #WalkingForHealth
What makes sprinters fast isn’t just stronger legs—it’s what happens before the foot even hits the ground.
Elite speed comes from anticipatory foot and ankle stiffness: the body pre-activates the foot, ankle, and lower leg milliseconds before contact so the system is ready to accept force and rebound instantly.
The faster you can organize stiffness at impact, the faster you can get off the ground.
Speed is not only about pushing harder. It’s about preparing better.
This is why foot strength, sensory input, ankle stability, and reactive training matter. Your feet are the first conversation with the ground.
Want to explore this topic further check out my book Barefoot Strong - available on Amazon
#SpeedTraining #SprintMechanics FootStrength AthleticPerformance GroundReactionForce
