Dr. Emily Splichal Partners With Non-Profit Organization “Back On My Feet”

CHICAGO - March 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Chicago– IL National fitness expert and celebrity Podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal has teamed up with the non-profit organization, Back On My Feet (BoMF), to provide a series of healthy foot related workshops to their runners. The first workshop is set for March 24, 2013 in Chicago, IL.

The newly established relationship between Back On My Feet and Dr. Emily Splichal comes as no surprise. Dr. Emily Splichal is not only known for her combined expertise in both fitness and medicine, but remains the leader in barefoot training. Her extensive training, education and programming in over eight countries including (China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Thailand and the Philippines) has lead to numerous media appearances both national, international, as well as a newly self-published book entitled, Everyday Is Your Runway: A Shoe Lover's Guide to Healthy Feet and Legs. Dr. Emily Splichal is also the Founder of Evidence Based Fitness Academy, a continuing education institute created to provide scientific and research-based curriculum for health and fitness professionals with a focus on foot fitness and barefoot training.

Back on My Feet, a national non-profit organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change in their lives that results in employment and independent living. The organization’s mission is not to create runners within the homeless population, but to use running to create self-sufficiency in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. The program’s success is measured by how many members achieve independence through employment and housing.

The first workshop held on March 24, will include a foot health clinic and a “Ask The Doctor” session, for Back On My Feet members both residential and non-residential. The workshop will be structured around informing and educating the runners on proper foot health and techniques in order to keep their feet fit and healthy - and to avoid injuries during running. “With over 70% of runners getting injured at some point during their running career and with many of the BoMF runners being under-insured with limited access to preventive medicine, I am honored to share my knowledge and empower the runners and members of Back On My Feet” - Dr. Emily Splichal.

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About Dr. Emily Splichal

Dr. Emily Splichal is a Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist and national fitness expert recognized by stiletto-lovers as "Dr. Legs" from her posture and balance fitness workouts Catwalk Confidence® and Stiletto Recovery®.

Dr. Emily Splichal is extensively trained in lower extremity biomechanics, sports medicine and movement dysfunction. With over 11 years in the fitness industry, Dr. Emily Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to

foot posture and foot strength. Dr Emily Splichal has appeared as a stiletto foot expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, The Doctors, Dr. Steve Show, CW11 and has been featured in Glamour, Seventeen, Women's Day, and Elle Magazine. Dr. Emily Splichal has demonstrated

how barefoot balance training works to improve posture and enables the ability to walk with strength and confidence. Dr. Emily Splichals workout Catwalk Confidence® was voted by TimeOut NY as Best Workout in 2010.

Dr. Emily Splichal has had past endorsements with Garden Of Life®, New York Sports Club, and she is now the Spokeswoman for the orthotic shoe company Aetrex Worldwide®. She is also a regular guest and health expert on the PIX 11 Dr. Steve Show. Since the launch of her latest workout, V-Core® Dr. Emily Splichal's audience has expanded to both women and men. V-Core® Workout

combines the benefits of Pilates, Yoga, and barefoot balance training to focus on the power of proper body alignment and building a strong foundation starting with the foot first. Continuing on as the go-to-doctor for long, lean, legs, and a confident strut, Dr. Emily Splichal released her first

self published book in 2011 entitled “Everyday Is Your Runway” a shoe lover's guide to healthy feet and legs, available on Amazon and website www.catwalkconfidence.com. Dr. Emily Splichal's most recent endeavor, the Evidence Based Fitness Academy, has allowed her to further spread the importance of foot health, foot fitness and barefoot training to health and fitness professionals. Under the Evidence Based Fitness Academy, Dr. Emily Splichal conducts research advancing the way we look at foot health and human movement.