In this episode, Dr. Emily sits down with Dr. Neel Bulchandani — chiropractor, movement educator, and creator of the "Floor of the Mouth"–body connection. Neel's work bridges breath, fascial release, integrative movement, and expressive arts, revealing how tension patterns in the tongue, mouth floor, and airway can shape posture, mobility, and nervous-system regulation.

This conversation invites listeners to reconsider how the smallest internal spaces can influence our entire sense of movement, healing, and presence — and what the future of integrative movement education might hold.

Together, they explore:

• Ecstatic Dance & Movement: How expressive movement shaped Neel's understanding of embodiment and body-mind connection.
• Resilience-Building Practices: Movement, breath, sound, and touch techniques to support nervous-system regulation, posture, and mobility.
• The Floor of the Mouth–Body Connection: The genesis of his groundbreaking map, its function beyond anatomy, and how tension here can manifest as broader physical or emotional patterns.
• The Role of Sound: How music, rhythm, and vibration support movement education and nervous-system resilience, plus tips listeners can apply at home.
• What's Next: The future of integrative movement and nervous-system education, and how Neel envisions the next generation of practitioners blending anatomy, somatic intelligence, and emotional literacy.

About Dr. Neel Bulchandani

Dr. Neel Bulchandani is a chiropractor, movement educator, and creator of the Floor of the Mouth–body connection, a model linking oral anatomy to posture, movement, and nervous-system regulation. He integrates breath, fascial release, expressive arts, and sound into his teaching to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and build resilience. Through his Movintuit workshops, courses, and clinical practice, Neel guides movers of all levels to explore embodiment, nervous-system awareness, and holistic healing in innovative, accessible ways.

Resources & Links:

• Instagram: @neelbulchandani
• Website: neelbulchandani.com
• Floor of the Mouth Course: neelbulchandani.com/floorofthemouth
• Movintuit Workshops: neelbulchandani.com/movintuit
• Podcast: Compromised to Alchemized

In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Chris Chamberlin, Director of Education at WeckMethod, to explore how feedback, rhythm, and rotation can transform the way we move — and the way we live.

With over a decade of experience teaching performance and movement education, Chris shares his philosophy that "the tool is the teacher." Through tools like the RMT® Rope, ProPulse® Speed Trainers, and Clubs, movers can feel truth in motion — shifting from control to intuition.

Together, Emily and Chris unpack:

• Why all movement is rotation — and how spirals shape strength and efficiency
• How to turn information into embodied intelligence
• Why efficiency is the key to presence — on the floor and in life
• How intuitive movement builds stronger, more resilient humans

About Chris Chamberlin

Chris Chamberlin is the Director of Education at WeckMethod, leading global education in rotational movement, rhythm, and functional feedback. Known for his intuitive and accessible teaching style, Chris helps movers of all levels — from elite athletes to everyday enthusiasts — find efficiency and flow using tools like the RMT® Rope, ProPulse® Speed Trainers, and WeckMethod Clubs. Guided by his philosophy "Understand, embody, express," Chris empowers others to move — and live — with intelligence, awareness, and authentic presence.

Resources & Links:

Instagram: @ErodingWeakness

Website: www.weckmethod.com

In this solo episode, functional podiatrist and movement specialist Dr. Emily Splichal breaks down one of the most common—and confusing—questions in foot health: Which shoes are actually best for you?

From barefoot minimalism to super-cushioned sneakers, Dr. Emily reveals how your foot type, injury history, and lifestyle demands determine your ideal footwear. This isn't 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.

You'll discover why minimalist shoes aren't always the right answer, when supportive footwear can actually help healing, and how to transition safely into barefoot training without injury. This is the definitive guide to aligning your shoes with your physiology, not your Instagram feed.

• 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.

• Website: dremilysplichal.com
• Instagram: @thefunctionalfootdoc
• YouTube: The Functional Foot Doc
• NOBOSO Sensory Insoles: noboso.com
• Barefoot Shoe Expo: barefootshoexpo.com
• OrthoFeet: orthofeet.com
• VivoBarefoot: vivobarefoot.com