Dr Emily Splichal DPM - Center for Functional & Regenerative Medicine

11/23/2025

Fascia isn’t just tissue — it’s sensory intelligence. 🧠✨

In today’s IG Live I shared some of my favorite fun fascia facts and how this incredible network shapes the way we move, feel, and even process emotion.

When you learn to listen to your fascia, you learn to listen to yourself.

Movement gets easier.

Emotion feels clearer.

Connection becomes deeper.

Let’s keep exploring the art of feeling from the ground up.



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11/21/2025

Most people think of fascia as simple tissue but it’s so much more than that. Fascia is sensory. It’s an extension of your nervous system that constantly communicates with your brain, shaping how you move, balance, and perform.

When fascia is healthy and stimulated, movement feels fluid and powerful. When it’s restricted, your entire system, from coordination to posture, becomes limited.

This is why I say movement is sensory. Training your fascia means training your brain to move better, longer, and stronger.

👉 Learn more about the science of fascia and sensory movement at TheFunctionalFootDoc.com, and follow for more insights on movement longevity.

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11/20/2025

Your brain holds a “map” of your body. It’s constantly updating how each joint, muscle, and movement fits together in space. When that map is clear, movement feels effortless. When it’s distorted, we lose coordination, balance, and control.

Sensory training sharpens that map by helping you move, stabilize, and perform with greater awareness. 🧠✨

👉 Learn how to rebuild your body’s internal map in Sensory Sapiens — available now at dremilysplichal.com or through the link in bio.

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11/19/2025

Why did I, a podiatrist, create textured technology for the feet? Because your feet do so much more than hold you up — they communicate with your brain. 🧠👣

With over 100,000 nerve endings, your feet are a neurosensory gateway that shapes balance, posture, and movement. Yet most people are completely disconnected from them, dulled by cushioned shoes and lack of sensory input.

That’s why I founded , to help you wake up your nervous system, reconnect to your foundation, and move with strength and awareness. Because strong movement always starts from the ground up. 💗

👉 Follow to learn more about sensory health and explore the full Naboso product line.

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11/17/2025

Most people ask “What’s the best shoe?” — but the real question is: what does your body need?

Because footwear isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on your foot type, your injury history, and how you move throughout your day.

In this episode of Root to Rise, powered by , we break down:
• When supportive shoes help recovery
• When minimalist shoes build strength (and when they don’t)
• Why toe space + sensory input matter more than cushioning
• How to transition into barefoot-style footwear safely — without flaring symptoms

If choosing shoes feels overwhelming…this conversation will simplify it.

The full episode is live — listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.
Search: Root to Rise with Dr. Emily Splichal 🌿

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11/17/2025

From zero drop to super-cushioned sneakers, in this week's Root to Rise episode I reveal how your foot type, injury history, and lifestyle demands determine your ideal footwear.

This is not a one-size-fits-all conversation—it’s a masterclass in understanding your body’s foundation, the science of movement, and how to walk, train, and live with strength from the ground up.

Key Takeaways:
🔹The three questions you must ask before buying any shoe: foot type, injury history, and activity demand.
🔹Why minimalist shoes build strength—but only when paired with proper foot training.
🔹The surprising science behind toe splay and metatarsal stability—and how tight shoes sabotage it.
🔹When super shoes and rockers actually support performance and recovery.
🔹How to use footwear strategically—healing, training, and everyday life each have their own optimal choice.

Enjoy!

In this solo episode, functional podiatrist and movement specialist Dr. Emily Splichal breaks down one of the most common—and confusing—questions in foot hea...

11/14/2025

Foot recovery doesn’t stop when you take your shoes off, it starts there. 🦶✨

That’s why I created the Recovery Sock, designed with our patented textured lining that gently stimulates your nerves, boosts circulation, and activates the 26 muscles in your feet with every step.

It’s foot recovery made simple. Just walk and let your socks do the work. 💗

👉 Learn more at naboso.com and follow for more tools that help you move, feel, and recover better.

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11/13/2025

It still surprises people that one of the most effective foot recovery tools is only $30 — but that’s exactly why I created the Neuro Ball.

Most foot issues don’t need complicated routines or expensive gadgets.

They need pin-point pressure, nerve stimulation, and consistent daily input — all in one small tool that fits in your bag.

The Neuro Ball works because it:
✔ Wakes up the 100,000+ nerve endings in your feet
✔ Boosts circulation and muscle activation
✔ Releases tension through static, targeted pressure
✔ Improves balance, posture, and movement efficiency
✔ Splits into two domes so you can treat each foot with precision
✔ Takes less than 5 minutes a day

Simple tool. Big impact.
And at $30, it’s one of the most powerful investments you can make in your movement longevity.

Shop now at naboso.com and follow for daily foot health and sensory training tips.

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11/07/2025

Until you rebuild sensory awareness in your feet, you’ll keep treating the same symptoms instead of solving the root cause.

Here’s 5 ways you can start TODAY:
1️⃣ Stimulate your feet daily with tools like the Neuro Ball or textured insoles
2️⃣ Strengthen the intrinsic foot muscles (toe spreads, towel scrunches, short foot)
3️⃣ Mobilize and stretch the toes, arches, and ankles
4️⃣ Check your footwear—avoid narrow, overly cushioned shoes that disconnect your feet
5️⃣ Prime your feet before activity with a quick warm-up to activate brain–foot communication

👉 Ready to go deeper? Explore sensory tools and programs at naboso.com or click the link in bio.

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11/06/2025

This line from my book, Sensory Sapiens, captures one of my core beliefs: true strength and stability come from how we feel, not just how we move.

If you’re ready to reconnect with your body, awaken your senses, and understand movement from the ground up — this book is for you.

💗 Sensory Sapiens is available now — purchase through the link in my bio.

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