Dr. Campitelli joined our Biomedical Advisory Board in 2011. He is a board certified podiatrist, specializing in foot and ankle surgery. Originally certified as an athletic trainer, Dr. Campitelli continues to research and lecture on sports and running-related podiatric ailments. Today, Dr. Campitelli practices with Northeast Ohio Medical Associates and is an adjunct professor at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He is also an avid runner, having completed several marathons, half marathons, and 10k’s. Dr. Campitelli has taken a devoted interest in barefoot movement and running as a preventative measure for many foot maladies.

"After 10 years of foot pain while running, I began researching the biomechanics of barefoot running and the use of minimalist shoes. I immediately started running in FiveFingers and have been pain free since. I now incorporate my research into my medical practice. It is truly amazing to witness the consistent positive results with my clients."

STACEY LEI KRAUSS SLK

SLK is the Lead Fitness Advisor for Vibram FiveFingers®, as she’s been specializing in foot-fitness techniques for over a decade. She most recognized for her award-winning barefoot fusion programming; The Will Power Method®. Stacey Lei is a Reiki practitioner, a Master Trainer for Schwinn, BOSU, Indo-Row, a Teacher-Trainer for Peak Pilates, and a proud a member of the G Series Fit Trainer Team.

"We train for strength, endurance, neuro-coordination and flexibility. Why is it, that most people halt this training once they reach the ankles? Instead of casting our feet, we should be training them - because having strong, fit feet will help build strong, efficient, functionally moving bodies."

DR. IVO F. WAERLOP D.C.

Dr. Waerlop is a 1986 summa cum laude graduate of the New York Chiropractic College. He received his post-graduate neurology diplomate from Logan Chiropractic College and became board certified in 1990. Dr. Waerlop works with a broad base of patients including Olympic level, professional and paraprofessional running, skiing and cycling athletes. He is an adjunct faculty member with the Lincoln School of Post-Professional Education. He is engaged in publishing active research on cycling biomechanics and is involved in gait and lower extremity research. He is a board certified Chiropractic Neurologist, Chiropractic Rehabilitation Physician and certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He lectures nationally on foot-ankle and gait biomechanics in sports and now in advanced acupuncture techniques. He is also co-author of the textbook, Pedographs and Gait Analysis: Clinical Applications and Pearls.

DR. SHAWN ALLEN D.C.

Diplomate of American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Dr. Allen has an established chiropractic, conservative orthopedics and sports medicine-based practice, Allen Chiropractic Orthopedics. He is a 1995 graduate of the National University of Health Sciences and prior to that graduated with his first bachelor-of-science degree from the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada) in kinesiology. In addition to his regular client base, he works with a wide variety of patients including Olympic, professional and para-professional runners, gymnasts, dancers, baseball and tri-athletes. He is a board-certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and completed a three-year, in-house residency in orthopedics through the National University of Health Sciences with additional extensive training in chiropractic neurology. Dr. Allen is an adjunct faculty member with the Lincoln School of Post-Professional Education and an instructor in advanced orthopedics and functional biomechanics at National University in Lombard, Illinois.
Andre F. Webb
4/20/2012 02:20:33 pm

I have been researching barefoot running for awhile and recently read the book Born to Run. I purchased the VFF and I am very pleased with them. Prior to these shoes I have purchased almost every brand of shoe and inserts as well. I have always had arch and knee issues. Since I have started running in the VFF my knee issues are GONE! No arch issues as well. I wish I had discovered these earlier. It would have saved me so much money and pain as well.

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9/29/2015 11:37:39 pm

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    5 Reasons to Wear Vibram FiveFingers:
    1. Strengthens Muscles in the Feet and Lower Legs—Wearing Vibram FiveFingers will stimulate and strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs, improving general foot health and reducing the risk of injury.
    2. Improves Range of Motion in Ankles, Feet and Toes—No longer 'cast' in a shoe, the foot and toes move more naturally.
    3. Stimulates Neural Function Important to Balance and Agility—When wearing Vibram FiveFingers, thousands of neurological receptors in the feet send valuable information to the brain, improving balance and agility.
    4. Eliminate Heel Lift to Align the Spine and Improve Posture—By lowering the heel, your bodyweight becomes evenly distributed across the footbed, promoting proper posture and spinal alignment.
    5. Allow the Foot and Body to Move Naturally—Which just FEELS GOOD.
    *For those interested in running in Vibram FiveFingers, please go to our 5 fingers shoes page for further information.