Root To Rise
Episodes
The Aging Foot: Movement Longevity Starts Here | 26
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Walking speed is one of the most powerful biomarkers of longevity — and it depends entirely on what is happening from the ground up. In this solo e...
From Fascia to Freedom: Reclaiming the Body with Sue Hitzmann | #25
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Sue Hitzmann, creator of the MELT Method and a global pioneer in fascia-focused sel...
Flat Feet Aren't All the Same: What Your Foot Type Really Means | #24
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this in-depth solo episode, Dr. Emily Splichal tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in foot health: flat feet. Rather than treating flat fe...
Bunions, Big Toe Mobility & the Hidden Key to Walking LongevityBunions, Big Toe Mobility & the Hidden Key to Walking Longevity | #23
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal unpacks one of the most misunderstood foot conditions — bunions — and reframes the conver...
Recharging the Nervous System with PEMF: A Conversation with Danielle Kalmbach | #22
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal is joined by Danielle Kalmbach, wellness entrepreneur and founder of JOLT PEMF Lab, a modern recov...
Sound as Medicine: Vibroacoustics, the Nervous System & Whole-Body Regulation with Jaime Passaglia | #21
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal is joined by Jaime Passaglia, pediatric physical therapist and Chief Health Strategy & Clinical Of...
The Female Foot: Hormones, Collagen & Why Your Feet Change Over Time | #20
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Emily Splichal dives into a topic rarely discussed — yet deeply felt by millions of women: how female hormones sh...
The Future of Performance Starts with the Feet, Fascia & Fundamentals with Bill Parisi | #19
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Bill Parisi — legendary coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Parisi Speed School a...
Energy First: Dr. Sean Drake on PEMF, Light Therapy & Nervous-System Driven Performance | #18
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emily welcomes Dr. Sean Drake — chiropractor, performance innovator, and educator — for a deep dive into the future of energy...
Energy First: Dr. Sean Drake on PEMF, Light Therapy & Nervous-System Driven Performance | #17
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emily welcomes Dr. Sean Drake — chiropractor, performance innovator, and educator — for a deep dive into the future of energy...
The "Floor of the Mouth" Connection with Dr. Neel Bulchandani | #16
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Emily sits down with Dr. Neel Bulchandani — chiropractor, movement educator, and creator of the "Floor of the Mouth"–body con...
The Tool is the Teacher: Reclaiming Movement Intelligence with Chris Chamberlin | #15
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Chris Chamberlin, Director of Education at WeckMethod, to explore how feedback, rhy...
Strong Feet, Smart Shoes: How to Choose What's Right for You | #14
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, functional podiatrist and movement specialist Dr. Emily Splichal breaks down one of the most common—and confusing—questions ...
Reframing Trauma & High Performance with Dr. Don Wood | #13
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Dr. Don Wood, clinical counseling PhD, author, and founder of the Inspired Performa...
Rewiring Pain: The Emotional Body, Nervous System & Healing with Skye Roberts | #12
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your pain wasn't just physical? In this transformative episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Skye Roberts, a NeuroKinetic...
Polyvagal Power: Nervous System Wisdom for Birth, Sleep & Brain Health | #11
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Dr. Emily Splichal welcomes Chantal Traub, a seasoned doula, educator, and health coach with more than 25...
Movement, Memory & Healing: Redefining Rehab with Marion McRae | #10
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Marion McRae, physiotherapist, founder of Movement Solutions, and internationally recognized movement educator based in Western Austr...
The Breath–Body Connection: Airway Health, Posture, and Nervous System Resilience with Dr. Mandeep Johal | #9
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Dr. Mandeep Johal, D.M.D., a biological dentist based in Ontario who believes that whole-body wellness begins in the mouth. With a ...
Rewiring the Mind and Healing the Body with Melissa Deally & Billie Aadmi | #8
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by two powerhouse women on a mission to help people heal, grow, and unlock their full potential—Melissa Deally, award-wi...
Finding Flow, Facing Fear, and Rebuilding Physical Literacy with Dan Edwardes | #7
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Edwardes—coach, athlete, author, and founder of Parkour Generations—to explore the intersection of movement,...
Rewiring Movement Through Sensation | #6
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if recovery doesn't start with muscles—but with sensation? In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal shares her groundbreaking approa...
Chewing, Brain Development, and the Power of Myo Munchee with Mary Bourke | #5
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Mary Bourke, CEO and Clinical Advisor at Myo Munchee, a practicing chiropractor and health professional who has tran...
The Fascia–Emotion Connection | #4
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your body has an inner voice—and it speaks through sensation. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Emily Splichal unpacks the science of interoception, ...
The Surprising Link Between Walking and Lifespan | #3
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking speed could predict how long you live. In this episode, Dr. Emily Splichal dives deep into why walking isn't just a daily habit—it's a vital...
The Surprising Science of Your Barefoot Brain | #2
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your feet held the secret to longevity? In this solo episode, Dr. Emily Splichal unpacks the powerful, often overlooked connection between you...
From Gymnast to Groundbreaking Healer | #1
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do feet, fascia, and forensics have in common? For Dr. Emily Splichal, they're all part of a powerful journey that redefined modern movement and ...
Root To Rise Trailer
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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