"THE SKIN ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOT IS PACKED WITH SENSORY NERVES THAT ASSESS, INTERPRET AND ANTICIPATE THE IMPACT FORCES OF DYNAMIC MOVEMENT."
- DR EMILY SPLICHAL
LIFE IS SENSORY
From the moment we are born we are brought into an world that is filled with sensory stimulation. From the palms of our hands to the soles of our feet, our nervous system is designed to process this vibration, textural and emotional environment to create the beauty we call human movement.
Every child, every client, every patient deserves to experience their full potential by optimizing human performance through the marriage of Brain. Breath. Barefoot.
FITNESS | PERFORMANCE | REHAB
THE SCIENCE BEHIND INTENTIONAL FOOT ACTIVATION
The dust has settled.
Gone are the days of viral debates and forums on the benefits vs. risks of barefoot running. Newspapers such as the New York Times have shifted their focus away from ripping into minimalist shoes and Vibram's lawsuit is "old news".
With no more talk about barefoot running - does this mean that benefits of "barefoot" cease to exist?
Far from so!
It is finally time to shift the direct association made between the words "barefoot" and "barefoot running". People still think that EBFA's Education is centered on "barefoot running" despite the Certifications being called Barefoot Training Specialist® and Barefoot RX®.
It is time to expand our minds - set aside pre-conceptions and images of people running on concrete with shoes - and take a moment to understand and experience the power of training barefoot.
For those who are yet to experience the power of the plantar foot, your life and your movements will forever be changed.
BodyTree Academy is Proud to be home of Asia’s Director of Education for EBFA Global, Jerry Teo
And Master Instructor, Alycia Chua.
Learn the science of foot assessments, foot-typing and reflexive stabilization by attending a Barefoot Training Specialist® or BarefootRx® Rehab Specialist Certification!
Upcoming Workshops
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Foot Posture Specialist
16 April 2025
Wedges and blocks have made a resurgence in the fitness and performance setting, but did you know the secret to getting the most out of these tools lies in your understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics?
Join Jerry Teo, EFBA Director of Education Asia, as he explores the integrated biomechanics of the lower extremity and how to get the most out of foot mobility and strength with proper use of foot wedges, squat blocks and rearfoot posts.
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Neurosensory Specialist
17 April 2025
Advance your understanding of the nervous system and how sensory stimulation shapes motor output in the all-new Neurosensory Movement Specialist Certification by Naboso.
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BARE®Foot Workout Instructor
18 April 2025
Created by Functional Podiatrist & Human Movement Specialist, Dr Emily Splichal, BARE® is the only barefoot balance training workout that uniquely combines the concepts of proprioception, interoception, breath, brain and body tension. This workout will cover basics to designing a barefoot balance workout with progressions that will challenge dynamic stabilisation, foot and gluteal strength and cardiovascular endurance.
Powered by Naboso Technology which is a small nerve proprioceptive mat designed to optimization sensory stimulation and neuro-activation from the ground up.
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Barefoot Training Specialist® Courses
November 2025
The Barefoot Training Specialist® Program (BTS) is designed to present the latest research in barefoot science as it relates to restoring foot function, corrective exercise and athletic performance.
Evidence also supports corrective exercise techniques using barefoot training as a powerful aid for patients with ACL injuries, low back pain, ankle instability, SI joint dysfunction, hip labral injuries, and several other lower extremity difficulties. Learn how barefoot science can enhance the timing of muscle activation patterns and how this directly relates to the prevention of hip, knee and foot injuries.