I had high expectations after seeing and hearing the reviews from previous participants, and was definitely not disappointed. Jim, Mac and the entire team are such amazing guides for this process and all the amazing participants put an extra spark to it. The variety of movements included is just great, and it’s truly humbling (but motivating) to see how much I still have to learn, and also, how much I already have to share within my own community.

What an amazing weekend! Great to connect with Jim and Mac, and like minded trainers, coaches, yoga and pilates teachers, massage therapists and more! There is a huge opportunity to improve our balance and increase performance and longevity. By emphasising the importance of play and games during the journey, the course doubled up as a happiness/mental health workshop. Crucial knowledge and practicals for everyone! Truth Fun Connection. Thank you Jim and Mac

I signed up for the SoleMate Guide certification after dipping my toe into the Explorer programme totally inspired by what I think is a superbly designed and nifty piece of kit for integrating balance and linking the foot to the hip. I was also looking to expand my foot knowledge and wanted a fresh approach to training that was accessible to share with clients. Having attended many professional trainings I was wary of yet another intense CPD weekend that once complete you get a digital certificate and that's it. This is a completely different experience! I feel like I've left with a new network of likeminded and inspiring practitioners all sharing a passion for movement from the ground up, access to expertise that I can continue to learn from and feel supported by and a path forward towards health care away from just focussing on disease care. The thought that has gone into this programme is truly inspiring, grounded in solid evidence with progressions and regressions so it's highly adaptable for different populations and brings connection, community and fun to the forefront of movement education. It has given me the boost I needed. I am so happy to have found TFC, glad I signed up and really looking forward to sharing all of it with clients.

Surrounded by so many professionals this weekend, I couldn’t help but feel a touch of imposter syndrome. But instead of feeling out of place, I was welcomed and respected as someone bridging the gap between theory and practice in the world of barefoot footwear. It was truly an honour to be among functional podiatrists, physiotherapists, and movement teachers, all of whom are passionate advocates of minimal footwear. While I may not yet have their level of expertise, my goal is to deepen my understanding.

Learning about how footwear impacts our feet—and, by extension, our entire bodies—has been incredibly insightful. Although I’m absolutely exhausted, meeting this fantastic network of professionals has sparked some big plans for the future. I’m eager to continue nurturing the relationships I built over the weekend and am already looking forward to seeing everyone again.

I’ve also got my fingers crossed that Jim and Mack will consider running retreats in the future, so we can continue to gather and grow together even after completing the initial training. The course made me realise how much work I have to do on my own health and fitness, but being surrounded by like-minded folks has given me the motivation to take action.

Brit👣

WoWee, after playing on the Sole Mates for a couple of months, I'm super happy I jumped into the Guide weekend. I left with a big smile and a ton of new knowledge on how to level up and express new abilities with in play and helping other people on the Sole Mate journey!
The community TFC is creating is powerful with every person in attendance having great energy and smiles the whole weekend 🙏

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