Dr Emily Splichal DPM - Center for Functional & Regenerative Medicine

10/06/2026

Longevity is about how fully we experience the years we have. ✨

Grateful for the opportunity to speak at the Healthspan Summit by Healthspan Collective this past weekend.

I spoke about sensory intelligence and the role of movement in longevity—from the ground beneath our feet to the way we connect with our bodies.

Naboso Technology was also on site to share about the power of texture to connect brain and body 🦶🏻

To feel. To move. To stay engaged in life.

A more human approach to longevity. 🤍

09/29/2026

Want to strengthen your abductor hallucis - aka medial arch? 🦶🏻

Short foot vs. towel crunches—which comes out on top for activation of this important intrinsic foot muscle?

When we look at EMG activity of the abductor hallucis, short foot takes the win. 🙌

It’s not about curling or gripping with the toes—it’s about learning to activate the intrinsic muscles that support the arch while keeping the toes long.

Short foot for the win! 🦶🔥

learn more about the power of the functional foot at
www.thefunctionalfootdoc.com

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09/26/2026

Have you ever stopped to think about just how incredible the human foot really is?

Twenty-six bones. Thirty-three joints. Layers of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, nerves and sensory receptors—all working together every time we take a step.

But what makes the human foot truly fascinating is that it is uniquely designed for one thing that separates us from our primate relatives: walking upright on two feet.

Have you ever stopped to think about just how incredible the human foot really is? Twenty-six bones. Thirty-three joints. Layers of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, nerves and sensory receptors—all working together every time we take a step. But what makes the human foot truly fascinating is t...

09/11/2026

You don’t have to diagnose—or be the person prescribing —to understand what may be revealing.

Health and wellness professionals play an important role in recognizing patterns, asking better questions, and helping clients connect the dots. The most effective care happens through a team approach: coaches, trainers, therapists, nutrition professionals, and medical providers each contributing within their scope.

No one practitioner needs to do everything. But when we understand the same language, we can work together to create more personalized, informed, and responsible care.

Better outcomes begin with better collaboration. 🧬

This is from a longevity panel at a Coach360 event!

learn more about my approach to functional podiatry at thefunctionalfootdoc.com

09/10/2026

Every second of every day...

Gravity is speaking.

Not by pulling us down...

But by inviting us into relationship.

Every step we take...

Every breath we breathe...

Every movement we make...

Is a conversation with the Earth’s attraction.

The foot listens.

Fascia responds.

The nervous system adapts.

We call that movement.

But perhaps movement has never been about muscles.

Perhaps movement has always been about relationship.

09/09/2026

Your lymphatic system is more than a drainage system—it’s a movement system.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Perry Nickelston ᴘᴇʀʀʏ ɴɪᴄᴋᴇʟsᴛᴏɴ D.C. TᕼE ᒪYᗰᑭᕼ ᗪOᑕ to explore how lymphatic flow influences inflammation, recovery, pain, immunity and the way we feel in our bodies.

The fascinating part? Lymph doesn’t have a heart to pump it. It relies on breath, muscular contraction, fascial movement and sensory input—which means every step, stretch and intentional breath can support the way your body clears, restores and adapts.

If you want to move better, recover faster and feel more alive, you cannot ignore your lymphatic system.

Listen to the full episode of Root to Rise wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio 🔗

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09/04/2026

What I learned while earning my Master’s in Human Movement—and studying barefoot science—completely changed the way I look at the human body.

I stopped seeing the foot as just a structure to support.

I started seeing it as a sensory organ.

Every step is an opportunity for your feet to communicate with your brain, influencing balance, posture, movement, and how you interact with the world around you.

The stronger that sensory connection, the better your brain can organize movement.

That’s why I don’t just treat feet anymore—I help people reconnect with them.

Because movement doesn’t begin with muscles.

**It begins with sensation.**

Book your virtual consultation today at www.thefunctionalfoot doc.com

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09/02/2026

I can feel my feet again! 🦶🏻

It’s one of the most common things I hear after someone puts on Naboso Technology Insoles for the first time.

That feeling isn’t magic—it’s neuroscience.

Our patented texture is designed to stimulate the thousands of sensory receptors on the bottom of your feet, increasing the quality of information your brain receives with every step.

Better sensory input can lead to better awareness, better movement, and a stronger connection to your body.

Because movement doesn’t begin with your muscles...

It begins with sensation.

Have you experienced the difference? Tell me what you noticed when you first stepped into Naboso.

Catch the full episode on this week’s Root to Rise episode

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08/17/2026

Recovery doesn’t need to be trendy to be effective. 🎯

I recently spoke on a Coach360 longevity panel discussing some of the hottest recovery modalities—from cold plunges and red light to peptides, compression, saunas and everything in between.

My take?

Consistent recovery > trendy recovery.

The best recovery modality is the one you’ll actually do—consistently.

I’m all for innovation and emerging recovery technologies—I use many of them myself—but they should enhance the fundamentals, not replace them.

Longevity isn’t built through an occasional biohack.

It’s built through what you repeatedly do.

to learn more about how I approach longevity please visit TheFunctionalFootDoc.com

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