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The case of the missing arch …

by | Apr 26, 2018 |

I often get asked about arch supports in shoes and flat feet. Do I need an arch support? Who decided that shoes have arches in them? Why don't barefoot shoes have arch support? I have flat feet, I need an arch support ... will I ever get my arches back? So here we go....

Barefoot Office Work Shoes (for the UK)

by | Apr 24, 2018 |

So it's getting to easier to find a barefoot shoe for the office here in the UK, but it's still something of a search. Here are the options I've come across... if you've found something I haven't then do let me know via the form at the bottom, thank you! Happy...

What’s the deal with barefoot shoes?

by | Apr 20, 2018 |

Good question right? I first encoutered barefoot shoes shortly after stress fracturing my left foot. I was 9 months pregnant with my third son at the time (ARGHHH! and no, giving birth on crutches is not something I would recommend). Anyway I digress, back to feet....

30 weeks pregnant

by | Apr 18, 2018 | ,

This lady was 30 weeks pregnant and suffering hip pain with any walking or prolonged standing. Pregnancy should be a time of excitement and joy not discomfort and pain ... so happy to help make a difference. What you can do Read this book Diastasis Recti Check out...