Tom and Boe Duffy of Glenwood, New Mexico Get Relief With Our Orthotics

Tom and Boe Duffy live on a pristine ranch nestled in a small community.

This area hosts a variety of natural sites including this waterfall that enables you to walk behind the cascading water. It is reached by walking on a well maintained catwalk carved into the mountainside over the river. Many visitors and schools come here every year.

Tom and Boe own a robust company designing systems and being a distributor for solar and wind powered projects. Their website is:

http://www.thesolar.biz/

They have been in the renewable energy sources of wind and solar for over forty years.

Their adobe home maintains an even temperature all year round with no heaters or air conditioners. The house is totally off the grid and solar powered.

Tom and Boe have been plagued for years with a painful foot condition called neuromas.

For the first time they are experiencing relief after wearing our store's Lynco orthotics with a metarsal support in them. We just received a letter from Tom and Boe thanking us for finding a solution to this long-term problem.

Mary Zimniewicz Trades in Her 4 Year Old Z-CoiL Shoes for a New Pair

Mary Z. works on hard concrete floors at the Issaquah Home Depot. Four and a half years ago friends told her about the ZcoiL shoes since she was having such a problem with foot and back discomfort.

Every night she used to have to elevate her feet on three pillows to make the pain go away after being eight hours on concrete. She would slip disc in her back three times a day.

She bought her first pair of Freedom 2000 from the now defunct Bellevue store four years ago. This is an amazing testimonial to how long these shoes hold up under such intense use. She wears the Z-CoiL shoes with her orthotics made at Group Health. We explained how we stock an array of great ready made orthotic arch supports here at Z-CoiL of Seattle (1201 Pine St, Seattle, Wa.)

For her second pair she searched our website and Zcoil website. She saw there a new style recently introduced- the Z-Trek. So she made the trip from Sammamish to buy her second pair in four years.

David Graduates From ASU With President Obama Presiding

David graduated from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona with President Obama giving the Commencement Speech in May. It was a rousing speech meant to encourage a graduating class of 8,000, some of whom cannot find employment.

David graduated from the honors college, summa cum laude, with a degree in computer engineering. He carried the entrance flag for his department since he had the highest GPA for the department (during the engineering graduation ceremony). His honors thesis had to do with cross tracking usage of various social networking sites. This information can be used for a variety of purposes.

He will be employed by General Dynamics after graduation. Congratulations David!

Terrasoles The Comfort Shoe Is In Stock

We are carrying the terrasole shoe at the Z-CoiL of Seattle store located at 1201 Pine St, Seattle, WA.

Terrasoles outdoors lifestyle footwear, targets the void many people face when transitioning from their active footwear into something that is more comfortable and casual, yet remains functional. Terrasoles' hybrid design appeals to those whose hearts belong to the spirit of the great outdoors.

"Terrasoles redefine the casual after sport shoe. We use technology to create lightweight, flexible styles with unique support and shock attentuating features. Our vision is one of a young-in-attitude, active consumer who participates in or is inspired by activities such as hiking, running, rafting or travel," says Jerry Hemphill, President of Terrasoles Brand.

The envionment also is top in mind when we consider Terrasoles components. We utilize enviornmentally friendly elements wherever possible. Our packaging and other collaterals are being produced on recycled stocks with soy inks, and we are using high quality fleece made from recycled materials in some travel and cold weather styles.

It is designed as a comfort shoe to be worn inside or out and is machine washable. The insoles are removeable to fit in your orthotic or arch support.

Our ZCoiL store is branching out in supplying a variety of your shoe needs.

Introducing Two New Products

We are introducing two new products at the store at Z-CoiL of Seattle 1201 Pine St.

The fitflop will be just the healthy summer wear for you when you need a break from your Z-CoiL footwear. These are due to arrive mid-June.

Z-CoiL is also introducing a new line of shoe called the Bella. The expected time of arrival is August.

We currently are in stock with the terrasole. We carry limited stock of the Aetrex line of walking shoes as well.

June will take us to a few outside events as vendors.

- A new one for us will be the Women's Empowerment Summit June 12.
-Our annual attendance at the Fremont Fair Summer Solstice will be the week-end of June 20-21. That weekend we will have abbreviated hours at the store since a lot of our stock will be at the fair.
-We will be attending the Seattle Pride Parade as a vendor June 28. Last year it was on one of the hottest days of the year. Bring lots of water!

Listen for us on the Dr. Pat show June 10. Al Gallegos, the inventor of the Z-CoiL footwear will be interviewed. Suzie Burke, Fremont Woman around Town, will give her testimonial on the air. KKNW 1150 Live Radio with Dr. Pat.

We appreciate all your support and referrals.

Be in Step With New Style

A Smart, Sporty and Stylish Double-Strap Mary Jane

Z-CoiL will be rolling out the limited edition "Bella" this July. This fun, flirty shoe is tan and brown, with cranberry accents. It has a split cowhide leather upper with breathable mesh and two adjustable velcro® straps. It has a soft, padded heel and anti-bacterial insole for extra comfort. Available in Women's sizes 6-11.

This will complement well the other Z-CoiLs you have.

Treating foot pain without surgery

By GLORIA CAMPOS / WFAA-TV

DALLAS - While the women's dress shoe industry is a $15 billion annual business, another $5 billion is spent each year trying to find relief for aching feet.

But there is some good news: Most foot pain can be treated without surgery.

"This is public enemy number one," said Dr. Kelly Walker while eyeing a high-heeled sandal in a catalog. "They are beautiful and I would like to be able to wear them every day, but I can't either."

Walker, a podiatrist, said she knows about foot pain first hand since she suffers from plantar fasciitis. (Read More, Watch Video)

Geraldine Steinauer is a Great Winner and Learns How Diabetics Benefit From Our Store at Z-CoiL of Seattle

Geraldine was the last, but not least, of the winners from the recent raffle drawing. She came in today to pick up a free pair of silver socks. She has been a clerk at King County for the past thirty years. Robert fitted her with a pair of Tia's, Pain Relief Footwear. She is interested in the Z-CoiL footwear for her walk to work.

We just returned from the Diabetes Expo at Qwest Field and were in the process of restocking when Geraldine arrived. She had questions on our diabetic products. Her father is a diabetic and she is concerned about the proper socks and shoes for him. We reviewed the Z-CoiL for diabetics, the Jobst support stockings and the Elite Diabetic Footbeds. The Jobst stockings and the footbeds are currently on sale at show stopping special prices.

Tyler W. Came in With Mom to Z-CoiL of Seattle

Tyler W. 2 years old, came in today trying on some crocs with his nana, Linda H. looking on. Mom Kristen W. was being fitted with a pair of black freedoms.

Kevin Gallagher Has Good Looking Shoe for Being Six Years Old

Kevin G. has been a kindergarten teacher for 28 years at Bryant Elementary and gets frequent comments from the kids about his Z-Coils and their springiness.
Mr. Gallagher had two rear end car accidents in 1989. The injuries from this developed into a herniated disc in his lower lumbar region in 2003. The herniated disc was so painful he was "put on his knees". He went to the ER where he was put on brace crutches for 3 weeks, then regular crutches for three more weeks. His massage therapist, Anthony Michaels at Evergreen Chiropractic, referred him to our store at 1201 Pine St.for the Z-CoiL pain relief footwear.
He also went to an acupuncturist.
He followed up with research into the Z-coil footwear on the internet and decided to go for it when he saw coverage in the evening Pacific Northwest Magazine and in the paper. His first visit here, there was a nurse telling about how all the nurses on her floor wore the Z-CoiL so she wanted to try them out. This really convinced him he was making the right decision.
What was even more dramatic was the results he got immediately while trying on the shoes. He came in on crutches and he was able to walk out without the crutches. He was able to put weight on his legs and back for the first time since the injury in 2003.
This gave him much needed independence such as doing more things on his own, walking and coming back to his full self with a better quality of life.
"Standing in these shoes is so different than regular shoes since they give such a shock absorption to your step in the heel. For three years these were all I wore. After that the injury improved. Now he can wear them less-only two times a week is necessary typically since I am so much improved". He credits the shoes and his medical treatment together as the reason for his improvement.
Congratulations on such a recovery! He is a testimony to how long lasting and well made the Z-Coil pain relief footwear are to last six years. When will he get his second pair?

Cynthia VanDevender is a Winner of Copper Socks

Cynthia V. came by our store at 1201 Pine St, Z-CoiL of Seattle, to pick up her winnings. She was congratulated on winning our recent raffle. She was very pleased with the copper socks which are unconditionally guaranteed. The socks fight odor, perspiration, bacteria, and fungi.

Meredy Davis Converted her Open to Enclosed Z-CoiL Footwear

Meredy Davis came in to exchange her open coils for enclosed coils on her Black Freedom Z-CoiL pain relief footwear that she just purchased last Friday.

She has worked at Safeco Field and the Key Arena for the past 4 years. Her legs and back are already not as tired after standing for so long at work on the concrete surfaces from wearing her new Z-CoiL, pain relief footwear purchased at our store located at 1201 Pine St.

She has been telling her co-workers the Z-CoiL, pain relief footwear, really work.
She had special fitting issues since she has narrow, bony feet. We used the side type insoles to take up the width, used extra padding for the bony prominences under the balls of her feet, and rotated her coils 90 degrees.

Jon Dalton Tells His Friends About Z-CoiL

Jon D. came in recently to buy open coils instead of enclosed coils for his work boots. He bought the boots this past February, but prefers the look of the open coil.

He used to wear Dr. Scholl insoles, but the Lynco arch supports help so much more, especially since they have the extra metatarsal support...and they last longer too. He bought a new pair of Lyncos today.

Jon D. tells his friends about the Z-CoiL and how it has helped his calf spasms go away. He used to have whole leg spasms which have gone away as well.He works graveyard on tile as a cashier at the Wallingford Chevron Extra Mile Store. He is either on the tile in the store or on concrete when he is on the lot. This used to cause both knees to be sore. The pain relief footwear, Z-COiLs, have really improved this and his quality of life all around.

Pam Kalian and Carol Werlius Were Co-hosts for the Chocolate Tasting Launch

Saturday was the first of many tastings featuring Xocai the healthy chocolate at our store, Z-CoiL of Seattle. It is a fabulous business opportunity for those seeking supplemental income from a home-based business.
Our next event will be a gala event on April 25, Saturday at 5 PM. It will include a store tour with the latest remodel of our store, the premiere chocolate tasting, and the Grand Opening of the upstairs Salon "Trust". Your friends and guests are welcome. Please RSVP to my cell 206-786-0064.
For more information about the Healthy Chocolate and all of it's amazing contents and effects, check out my website: www.Z-Chocolates.com
See you there!

Sheryl Michels, with daughter Shelbie, is the last winner of the Z-CoiL raffle

Saturday was our first store choclolate tastings. It featured almost all of Xocai choclates. After choosing the limited edition Z-CoiL footwear, the Z-Trek, both mother and daughter attended the chocolate tasting event.

Freedom Roberts Claims His First Pair of Z-CoiLs as a Winner

The limited edition Z-trek footwear was the choice of a first pair of Z-CoiLs that Freedom owns. He won the pair in the recent raffle held at our store, Z-CoiL of Seattle at 1201 Pine St.

Dick Malloy With Lotchie Kerch, Owner of Z-CoiL of Seattle, Receiving His Winnings

The first raffle winner of the the Z-CoiL footwear, Dick Malloy came in to claim his pair of Grey Freedom athletic footwear. He was already the owner of a pair of black freedoms which are so comfortable he was happy to win a second pair.

Healthy Chocolate Tastings at Z-CoiL of Seattle Twice in April; Called Xocai

I wanted to let you know the date of three upcoming chocolate tastings. The first chocolate tasting of this month is at the Z-CoiL of Seattle store, at 1201 Pine St., at the base of Capital Hill, the corner of Minor and Pine St. on Saturday April 4th at 5 PM.
There is usually still plenty of pay street parking that time of day (only $2.50 till 6PM), but if you run late, there are two pay lots on either side of us. There will be samples of free chocolate and more information of the benefits of this healthy chocolate, some wine and even fondue-and you get to visit my store first hand.

It is fun to be in a group of like minded folks.

Visit this link for more information on the research behind the chocolate and why it works so well in balancing out the needs of the body. There are testimonials that Dr. Warren provides as well.

http://mydrchocolate.soundconcepts.com/

Here are two videos explaining even more about the Healthy Chocolate:
www.thechocolatecd.com
www.thefivereasons.com

I hope you can make it this Saturday so you can take a tour of my store complete with the 24 styles of Z-CoiL pain relief footwear and other therapeutic items. I look forward to hearing from you soon and meeting you again to talk about this amazing chocolate,etc. Please call me at 206-786-0064 or e-mail me of which date best works for you.

There is a tasting in Bellevue on Wednesday April 8 at 7PM.

Z-CoiL of Seattle store has a triple combo of events happening on Saturday April 25 at 5 PM. There is the store tour seeing all of our products, the chocolate tasting, and the Grand Opening of the "Trust Salon" opening upstairs inside our store. Plenty to see and do.


Yours in Success and Gratitude with Yummy Chocolate
What a combination!

Linda Thayer Won Free Pair of Terrasoles from our Recent Raffle

Linda Thayer was the lucky winner of a pair of terrasoles from a recent raffle drawing we just had.
Many folks signed up at the Seattle Home Show, in February, the Northwest Women's Show from this past week-end and from the folks in our store at 1201 Pine St. Z-CoiL of Seattle.
Linda aslo added a pair of Lynco orthoses (arch supports) to her Z-CoiL sandals.

Judy From Z-CoiL Corporate Headquarters Shares The Chocolate on Valentines Day at the Seattle Home Show

Judy really enjoyed the chocolate hospitality mints at the Seattle Home Show. Come visit us this week for more chocolate treats! Feb 14-22 at the Qwest Field.

Robert Gets Great Training From Z-CoiL of Albuquerque Corporate Trainer Judy ANderson

Corporate trainer Judy Anderson flew in from New Mexico to assist in training new staff member Robert.

Judy Anderson, From Z-CoiL of Albuquerque, and Lotchie Kerch Podcast Together

Judy Anderson flew into Seattle to support the 1201 Pine St Z-CoiL of Seattle efforts for a successful Seattle Home Show this week-end (Feb 14-22,2009).

Gabcast! The Dr. Lotchie Kerch Show #11



Listen to the podcast.

Al Gallegos, Inventor of Z-CoiL Footwear, Spent His Last Sunny Day in Seattle Standing in Front of Our Store at 1201 Pine St. For a Photo-op

What a great day to celebrate our 6th Year Anniversary! Al holds up the Freedom 2000 in front of 1201 Pine St. -Z-CoiL of Seattle during the Celebration. He was a rock star for the week-end.

Lilli Bennett is 80 Years Old This Year-Wow- Doesn't She Look Great?

See Lilli's testimonial, along with her husband Bob below in an earlier entry.

Radio Interview of Al and the Bennet's

© 2008 You're Loved & Living Music Radio with Narayan & Janet
Janet and Narayan interview Al Gallegos, inventor of Z-CoiL footwear, and guests at our Open House 6 Year Anniversary celebration. He is like a rockstar.

Living Music Radio Archived Shows
NOTE: Al's interview is on the second part of the show.
February 9 - Devadas & Al Gallegos

(Living Music Radio)
2009-02-09

Janet & Narayan Baltzo
MP3 play whole song, hi-fi (broadband)
MP3 play whole song, lo-fi (modem)

© 2008 You're Loved & Living Music Radio with Narayan & Janet

Lilli and Bob Bennett Add Their Testimonial With Al Gallegos's Radio Interview

Lilli and Bob Bennett got interviewed by Janet and Naryan during the recent 6 year anniversary celebration. This will broadcast on their radio program all week www.you'reloved.com.
They said, "We bought our first pair six years ago in Arizona. I wear them for zero impact. I had hip problems and they helped a lot. I exercise a lot. It corrected my hammertoe problems since I don't have to grip my toes any longer. I no longer have the hip problem. I have less leg pain. I turn 80 in June." In addition to the 7 pairs Lilli owns, including 2 Mary Jane's and suede zueco's, she bought the Loryn style today.
Bob has spinal stenosis, L4/L5. He used to be a Seattle fireman so he was unable to wear them all the time. He says they are comfortable and pleasant to wear.
They have owned property here and in Arizona, but 2 years ago they sold their Arizona home and moved here.Now he does not walk as much since the weather is colder. Bob is 62 years ago and owns three pairs of Z-CoiL-taos clog and black freedom are two of them.
Lilli says she has literally sold so many of these shoes to everyone she meets. "I need a lot of business cards to take with me so I can hand them out."

A Closer Look of the 6th Anniversary Cake.

And it is Chocolate inside!

Official Cake of the Happy Sixth Anniversary Celebration

Al Gallegos, Inventor of the Z-CoiL footwear, and Lotchie Kerch, Owner of Z-CoiL of Seattle, unveil the Happy 6th Anniversary Cake during the weekend long celebration.

Our Z-CoiL of Seattle Store Manager, Robin, Does a I-step Machine Pressure Analysis on Ryan Kiaaina

We have a pressure mat analyzer called an I-step machine does a foot "mapping". This makes recommendations for over the counter orthotics. We carry Lynco, Superfeet and Powerstep Orthotics.
We invite you come and have your foot pressure points analyzed.

Alex Has Given the Store a Facelist as He Prepares To Do Hair and Pedicures In the Upstairs Loft

Refreshments are enjoyed by Alex. He has been a hair stylist for the past 20 years. He specializes in color. He is a New York trained stylist. He works with all hair types. His colleagues have been some of New York, Seattle, Miami, and Texas finest colorists and stylists.
His careful attention to detail will guarentee the most incredible, rich, beautiful color and style. He is very well known for his five day blowout. Try him before you go on vacation or just want to look and feel fabulous.

Mr. Al Gallegos, Inventor of Z-CoiL Footwear, Fitting Loralee Vogel

Loralee came in for her second pair of Z-CoiL today. She started with a pair of Z-trek a week ago sold to her by our manager Robin Schildmeyer. Her second purchase is a pair of freedom white and blue athletic shoes. She came in tears a week ago due to severe plantar fascitis. She had so much relief over this week, with the Z-CoiL pain relief footwear, she came in for her second pair of Z-CoiL footwear this weekend. She also wanted to meet Mr. Al Gallegos during the open house event. She was eager to share her testimonial with Mr. Gallegos.

Mr. Al Gallegos, Inventor of Z-CoiL Footwear, With Lotchie Kerch, Owner of Z-CoiL of Seattle, Podcasting Via Telephone at the 6 Year Anniversay Event

Gabcast! The Dr. Lotchie Kerch Show #8



Today, Dr. Lotchie Kerch D.P.M, owner Z-CoiL Seattle, talks to AL Gallegos, the inventor of the Z-coil footwear, during the Sixth Anniversary Open House Celebration.

Jan and Marshall Bronson Came All the Way From Whidby Island For Our Six Year Anniversary

Jan says,"My family owns 13 pairs of Z-CoiL footwear.". Jan and Marshall own the Compass Rose Bed and Breakfast on Whidbey Island. With her purchase today of the Z-Breeze style of shoes, she has four pairs.
They found out about the shoes from a customer in November of 2007. She bought her first pair from Mt. Vernon in December, a T-strap. In January her second pair was a Loryn purchased from our store. Her third pair was a pair of white Mary Jane's purchased in Anchorage.
When her mom came to visit from San Diego, they brought her right from the airport to 1201 Pine St, Z-CoiL of Seattle. She bought a pair of Z-CoiL footwear.
Marshall's first pair was a pair of Sandia. His second pair was a Z-Walker. This time he ordered a second pair of Sandia's. We were out of stock so we will ship them to him.
Marshall says, "In Alaska the Z-CoiL shoes don't transmit the cold like ordinary shoes. This is because of the inch of neoprene in the forefoot sole."
Marshall and Jan visit their daughter in Alaska from time to time. She has a pair of Z-CoiL as well. Her sister (from Twin Falls, Idaho) and sister-in law (from Wyoming) each have a pair of Z-CoiL.
Z-CoiL footwear are truly a family affair.

Dave Frank, Head of Z-CoiL Marketing in Albuquerque With Suzie Burke

A visit from Dave Frank in Albuquerque heralded a fitting of safety officers in private industry. Suzie Burke (of the family of Burke associated with the Burke Museum and the Burke Gilman trail). She came again to visit with Al Gallegos during the Open House, Six Year Anniversary held this week-end. Suzie shared her testimonital, "I've lost 40 pounds since wearing these shoes. My knee arthritis has totally resolved. I have four pairs including the black Mary Jane's. They just feel good"
Suzie makes a great advocate since she is so involved in the community. I remember seeing her being interviewed when input was being requested regarding the fate of the Alaska Viaduct.

For The Past Six Years Z-CoiL(r) Store Has Changed Seattle Two Feet at a Time

Press Release:



World's Leading Pain Relief Footwear(tm) to Be Center Stage at OPEN HOUSE

(Seattle, WA)-For the past Six Years everyone in the Seattle area who suffers from crippling foot, leg or back pain has been able to discover for themselves the life-changing benefits of these revolutionary shoes. An established Z-CoiL(r) Pain Relief Footwear(tm) Store located at 1201 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 is holding its Sixth Anniversary Open House Celebration on February 6,7,8,2009.

Visitors will have an opportunity try out a variety of Z-CoiL(r) styles while enjoying light refreshments, door prizes and a raffle for free Z-coil shoes, copper and silver socks and more.

Best of all, AL Gallegos, the inventor of the Z-coil footwear will be visiting our store to meet you and tell his story about Z-coil.

Just visit out blog, your2feet.blogspot.com, for a recent interview with Al, as well as hear brief, but powerful, quotes from our customers, telling how Z-CoiL footwear has changed their lives.

Z-CoiL(r) footwear is specially engineered to relieve foot, leg, and back pain. Please find a recent ergonomic study results on our blog, as well as studies by Sandia and Los Alamos Laboratories. The three main components are the conical shaped coil, the rocker sole forefoot with extra thick cushioning, and the rigid, built-in orthotic combine to counter the forces of foot, leg and back pain. Such total foot support and cushioning work together to reduce the shock of impact to the body and less impact means less pain.

Many podiatrists and orthopedic specialists agree. "I now commonly recommend Z-CoiL(r) footwear to my patients especially for plantar fascitis," says Doug Ichikawa, a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon with locations in Bellevue and Harborview.

Z-CoiL Footwear is gaining a tremendous and loyal following nationwide as word of its pain relief benefits is spreading.

For more information about the store and our Open House Sixth Anniversary Celebration, contact Lotchie Kerch at 206-838-7838 visit our website at www.your2feet.com or our blog at your2feet.blogspot.com.

Weight Loss Program and Z-CoiL's Are a Good Combo-Especially With The Rewards Program (Good Until 1-14-09)

Vicki N. came in today for her second pair of Z-CoiLs. One year ago she bought her first pair of grey freedoms from the Pine St store. Today she bought a pair of black Tia's and L420 Lynco orthotics recommended by the I-Step Technology.

Vicki read our newsletter so she qualified for the setback prices (offer good only until 1-16-09).
Vicki also is a participant in our weight-loss rewards program. She will get a discount on the Z-CoiL shoes at the end of the year based on the weight loss difference registered between this week and the end of the year (Dec 27-31, 2009).

Vicki has gained weight since having her spine fused (three spinal surgeries) and after the eight foot surgeries. She has degenerative joint disease in her feet. She just came from having an MRI done on her foot.
She also has had a right knee replacement. Vicki says,"Since wearing the Z-CoiL shoes, my back and knees DON"T HURT AT ALL".
She was on prescribed extra strength tylenol for her pain, but after wearing the Z-CoiL shoes she does not need to take them any longer.
Vicki says,"They are super comfy which is amazing since I normally have such trouble fitting shoes (since the eight foot surgeries)."
She'll be back at the end of the year to retrieve her rewards for a year of hard work losing weight: discounts on her next pair of Z-CoiL footwear.

Open House Postcard

Grandma Said, "Don't Try To Save Money On Shoes or Food"

Susan B. came in today to buy her third pair of Z-CoiLs, a velcro black Z-walker.

She noticed her first pair of sandals purchased in the spring 3 years ago "was like walking on a pillow or a mattress."

She says, "I had loaned a pair of my black freedoms to my daughter thinking she would give them back, but she never did." I bought those to be my winter shoes.

She purchased her first pair of sandals from the podiatrist store in Ballard (consolidated now into the Pine St. store).She then went to DC for 10 days as a tourist. She walked the museums, the malls, everywhere. Her first experience with Z-CoiL: "I did not get tired walking so much with the Z-CoiL shoes. My legs and feet felt fine."

She relates having a bad left hip, but "Z-CoiL takes the hardness off the pounding pavement. My grandma always told me: Don't try to save money on shoes or food."

Polio Recovery Aided By Z-coil Footwear

Tracy and Bob C. came in today for their seventh pair (combined) of Z-coils.

Bob had polio as a child and although he had acupuncture and physical therapy to aid in the muscle development and pain control. As an adult he was never able to walk normally until he wore his first pair of Z-CoiL.

He first got introduced to the Z-CoiL when his wife recommended he try them at the Puyallup Fair 2-3 years ago. Bob says, "I took off (at the Puyallup Fair), started walking around, and I did not want to stop. The Z-CoiL's have corrected my gait, my gait is better now. I don't even realize when I am standing now with the Z-CoiL's on, and I sure did before wearing them." He owns a pair of the sandals, the blue and white freedom's and the anniversary shoes. Today he bought a pair of the gray freedom's.

Bob works as a legal librarian at 2 Union Square so he is on his feet standing a lot and bending down a lot. He recommends them to anyone, especially if "something on them isn't right about the way they walk or stand".

Tracy had seen them at the Puyallup Fair a few times and bought her first pair 2-3 years ago. At that time she talked her husband into trying them. She owns a pair of the sandals and the blue and white freedoms. Today she bought a pair of the zueco strap shoes. She had the toe of the shoe stretched to accomodate for her hammertoe.

Tracy had back surgery with 2 rods and 25 screws. Her back was really bad before her surgery, but the Z-coils helped with the pain. She now has difficuty with bending at the waist due to the rods in her back.

Tracy works as an esthetician. She says, " Z-CoiL shoes cushions so much that when I walk I notice it does not jam my back with the impact. It is so hard to go back to regular shoes since these help so much."

Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear Are The Most Intelligent Shoes I Know

John S. came in today for his sixth pair of Z-Coils, the grey freedoms. He also has two pairs of anniversary freedoms, two pairs of the blue and white z-coils, and a pair of hiking boots. " I keep one pair of the blue and white freedoms outside my door for walking the dog or hiking, it's the "dirty shoe".

John has a lot of praise to share about his experiences with Z-CoiLs:
John says," Six years ago my doctors said I could never run again. I had a partial meniscus removal done on my left knee. I don't run, but I hike and walk a lot when about five years ago I was introduced to the Z-CoiL footwear. They saved my knee!"

" Now I can walk and hike Mt. Baldee at my summer home in Sun Valley,Idaho without getting that bone-tired feeling. The trail is well maintained and well traveled. I don't ever get rocks in the coil, they are fantastic. I also have a house in Hawaii (my grandchild is about to be born so I leave next week for Hawaii). There I go hiking on the beach in my Z-Coils. Anytime I work out on the elliptical machine I wear my Z-CoiL's. These are one of the smartest things out there."

"If I am out site-seeing (traveling all over the world), I tend to lean back onto the coils more, getting that extra stretch to the back of my legs (my Achilles and hamstrings). My legs feel like they are 10 years old. I feel younger walking in them."

"I was forced to walk upright and correctly in my Z-coil footwear. These are the most intelligent shoes I know. Everywhere I go kids ask me about them. We were given by nature only so many features. These add something to us that is missing. Everyone working and walking on their feet should be wearing these. They are crazy not to be wearing these. I tell so many people about you and send them your way. I hope you never go out of business."

The Doctors TV Show: Top 10 Health Trends of 2009

Episode 1076 - January 7, 2009 → Z-Coil Shoes


The Doctors count down the Top 10 Health Trends of 2009!

Join The Z-CoiL Discussion on the Doctors TV Forum

- Love these shoes! I have bad knees too, and since I started wearing Z-Coils I am pain free! I agree with reality_curious that these shoes are more forgiving than most as the coil will adjust itself on uneven ground better. I run outside with them and they’re great. Thanks, Z-Coil! (jewbana)

- I have been wearing these shoes for about a year at the initial urging by a friend of mine. Over the years I have suffered a number of injuries, most as a result of a head on collision 22 years ago. I had three knee surgeries, a compressed disc, two herniated discs and a resulting bone spur on my spine. In addition, I previously broke both my feet in separate accidents.

I didn’t think these shoes would help, but after a little coaxing I now own three pairs, the sneaker, dress shoe and a hiking boot. I hiked twice in the hiking boot each time for over 5 miles. I love them! I am glad to see they are making it to the mainstream! I always get a lot of questions when I wear them. (ChiTown)

Heidi Traverso At The Consumer Electronics Show

Yesterday, Heidi Traverso purchased a pair of Z-CoiLs to work the Vievu booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Donate at Zcoil of Seattle 1201 Pine St Seattle,Wa 98101 Soles4Souls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Z-coiL of Seattle ANNOUNCES SHOE DRIVE TO BENEFIT
SOLES4SOULS™ Inc., THE SHOE CHARITY,
AT 1201 Pine St, Seattle, Wa 98101 ON 1/5/09

Seattle residents are invited to recycle their 'gently worn' shoes for people in need
 
Nashville, TN – DATE – Every 19 seconds, Soles4Souls Inc. gives away another pair of shoes to someone in need. The shoe charity has earned glowing endorsements from Hollywood stars and professional athletes, but the people that truly make the non-profit organization effective are those who clean out their closets to personally drop off their ‘gently worn’ shoes at a participating location, such as 1201 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101.

Soles4Souls and Z-coil of Seattle will be collecting your gently worn footwear and/or donations to ship the shoes to people in need, whether they are victims of a natural disaster or subject to living in extreme poverty. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unused shoes lying in their closets. The charity can use each and every one of these pairs to make a tangible difference in someone's life.

“We can use the shoes taking up space in your closet to change the world one pair at a time,” Elsey said.  “We need our partners in Seattle to 'STEP UP' and get behind our call for action.  It’s one of the most simple yet profound gifts you can make, because it will greatly improve someone’s life in the most difficult of times,” he said.

ABOUT THE LOCATION AND DATE

People and companies interested in donating can visit the organization’s website at www.giveshoes.org, and follow the instructions. 

About Soles4Souls
“It seems a natural fit: The mission of seeking to recycle the shoes folks toss after they purchase their new pain relief footwear at Z-coil of Seattle,” says owner Lotchie Kerch.
Our Seattle store specializes in providing services and products for the relief of foot, leg and back pain. Being the largest retailer in Washington state for Z-coiL shoes, the multiple styles of the shock absorbing footwear can be viewed at our convenient location at the corner of Minor and Pine (lower Capital Hill).

Nashville-based Soles4Souls™ facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Soles4Souls has distributed more than 3.9 million pairs (currently donating one pair every 19 seconds) to people in over 70 countries, including Honduras, Uganda, Romania, and the United States.  The charity has been featured recently in Runner's World and the Green Guide by National Geographic.  It has also appeared on CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and hundreds of regional outlets around North America.  Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS; donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org  for more information.

To impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes, we at Z-coil of Seattle, 1201 Pine St, Seattle, WA have become a donation site for Soles4Souls. By donating to Soles4Souls, they facilitate the donations of shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Donate new and used shoes to us, then we coordinate with Soles4 Souls who cleans the shoes and distributes them to victims of recent disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina & Rita and to those in need of footwear around the world. Soles4Souls have given away more than 3 million pairs of shoes. Unfortunately, this figure pales in comparison to the need that exists. More than 300million children around the world don’t own a single pair of shoes. A sad irony is that the same amount of footwear was thrown into American landfills last year alone. Footwear may not cure cancer, or alleviate hunger, or fight AIDS. But shoes certainly do play a part in lifting the spirits of people struggling to improve their lives. It’s a simple yet effective way to erase the stigma of poverty, stop puncture wounds, end scrapes and prevent burns to feet of the poor and destitute. And it’s something we all have, in abundance, lying in our closets. Used running shoes are particularly valuable, since most are still in great shape.

I used to Walk on Tiptoes to Avoid the Pain in my feet

Alex K came in recently saying "I have worn Zcoils since 2003. I walk a lot-30km per day at a speed of 7 km/hour. I can now walk a 10K in less than two hours. Sitting used to be OK, but not standing or walking without morphine. I was on tiptoes in my Birkenstock trying to avoid contact with the ground prior to Zcoils. In the time I have had Zcoils my morphine consumption has decreased. I have profound peripheral neuropathy and an unstable left ankle."

Alex came in to buy another umpteenth pair of Zcoils, this time a pair of work boots.

He also loves the Injinji toe socks we carry in the store. He says,"They make my toes all be in harmony for the first time since 1967. I can give homebound pastoral care now since I can walk better. I wish the government would allow payment for Zcoils, not morphine." He left with six pairs of new Injinji High Performance Socks.

A 40 Mile Journey from Arlington in the Snow and Rain to Get Zcoil

Delia and her husband made the long trek from Arlington in the snow and rain to buy her sixth pair of Z-coils. She says,"I have worked as a nurse for Lifecare Marysville for 9 1/2 years. I pulled a muscle 4-5 years ago in my back. My legs and hip began hurting 4 years ago. My plantar fascitis causes everything to hurt."

She has worn Z-coils for the past 4 years and now owns 6 pairs. She bought a pair of grey freedoms today with the coils enclosed (covered). Any Zcoil shoe can have the coils covered. A non-skid spray was applied to her soles due to the foul weather conditions lately. She also owns a pair of sandals, white clogs, white freedoms x2, and a pair of brown hiker Z-coil footwear..

She found out about the Zcoil from her father-in-law who was going to sell Zcoil footwear in Sun City, AZ. She says' "Since wearing the Zcoil my back has stopped hurting. I have stopped crying from the pain since wearing Zcoils and recommend Zcoils to others. I hand out cards to everyone."

January Newsletter

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Walk Without Pain- Choose Your Shoe
January 2009
In This Issue
Open House!
Good News
Shoes relieve foot, leg, knee and back pain
Testimonial
Quick Links...
Our Website
Our Blog

Good News!
November and December were rocking for Z-CoiL, coming off the Good Morning America segment with great momentum and securing a segment on "The Doctors" which will air some time in the first quarter of 2009, I can already tell this is going to be a great year!The idea for the next release will be focused around the economy and sustainability of the Z-CoiL as a brand. As we head into 2009 and hard economictimes are effecting all of us, a story about the durability of the shoe with its replaceable coil heal will be a refreshing approach.Thanks to all of you for your sustaining support in 2008. May 2009 be filled with joy and happiness.

News From Costco
Our products and services for Costco employees will be posted at the Seattle Bulletin board.

Dear All,
The New Year is normally the time to make those New Year's resolutions. Many times we resolve to take off the pounds gained from the holiday festivities. If this is your wish, we at Zcoil of Seattle want to reward you for this years efforts to take off those pounds. It is as simple as stopping into the store to get weighed and photographed between January 7-14, 2009. At the end of the year, after being reweighed and photographed between December 28-31, please share your wonderful stories of Walking Without Pain- Choose Your Shoe. For every pound lost, you are entitled to store discount on Z-coil products. Please see the store for details.

Shoes relieve foot, leg, knee and back pain
Four out of five Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and 75% will have trouble with their feet. So chances are that you, too, will find yourself dreading that trip to the mall, or unable to enjoy visiting the zoo with your kids or grandkids, simply because it is too painful to walk. Happily, there's a pain relief solution that does not involve pills, shots or surgery: a special type of shoe called Z-CoiL® Pain Relief Footwear. Z-CoiL shoes are engineered to reduce impact to the body and relieve stress on aching joints. The coil spring acts as a shock absorber, reducing the force of impact at the heel by up to 50% (and putting that extra "spring" in your step!). Extra thick, resilient cushioning at the ball of the foot also softens impact and its rocker-bottom assists your forward-motion. A built-in orthotic plate in each shoe provides necessary support, improving your posture and helping to relieve such painful conditions as heel spurs and plantar fascititis. Hundreds of Z-CoiL customers have sent in testimonials that attest to the effectiveness of these life-changing shoes. Many claim they have been able to continue working at jobs where they're on their feet for hours. And many other express their heartfelt gratitude for having their active lives back again! "Within one week of buying my Z-CoiL shoes, I was no longer taking any pain medication for my back. Within two weeks, my knee pain was gone!" says Joan Highsmith. If you feel you are missing out on life because of foot, leg, knee, hip or back pain, why not visit the Z-CoiL store nearest you and try on a pair. You have nothing to lose but your pain!


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Chela Keeps Her Job as a Traveling Nurse

Chela Hutchison and her mom came in to try on new and buy established styles of Zcoil yesterday.

Chela works at the Renton campus of Virginia Mason as a travel nurse. She says" I would not be able to still be a floor nurse if it were not for the Z-coil footwear. I have sacroiliac dysfunction and arthritis in my right lumbosacral region."

Chela was first introduced to the Z-coils four years ago while working at Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. Two years later she bought her first pair in Pennsylvania. She has a pair of white freedoms and a pair of anniversary edition styles. Today she purchased her third pair of Z-coils: another anniversary style since she likes them so much.

The lynco orthotics, with the extra metatarsal support, especially assist her with the ball of the foot discomfort. She stood on the I-step machine for a free pressure analysis and for recommendations on which arch support to get.

She is thrilled," I have referred two nurses from Puyallup to this store when I was at Good Samaritan Hospital. The Z-coils have decreased my pain and increased my quality of life. I have significantly reduced the need for pain medications. If it were not for the shoes, I would not be able to walk or work."

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News to Come

The holidays are always busy and hectic for us, and it is very easy to get wrapped up in all of the day-to-day details of life. This morning, Ryan and I were wondering how we were going to navigate our Seattle roads to not only get to work safely, but to attend a festive holiday gathering tonight in Kent.

Our thoughts drifted toward family and friends. I picked up the phone and called a few family members just to say hi. The family in Florida and Hawaii are mystifyed and worry how we get around with all the snow we have had-Carefully!

Then our thoughts turned toward our customers. We have a lot of people that stop into our store around this time of year and we hear wonderful stories. You may want to read in our blog the life altering experiences reported just last week. From Texas and all over the country we hear of a customer who reported losing 33 pounds and is becoming far less insulin-dependent. Another customer has lost over 50 pounds.

" All of these holiday encounters serve as a constant reminder to us:"We are not in the shoe business, we are in the relationship business." Anyone can sell you a shoe. The difference is - we want you to feel better. It's what makes this business gratifying and rewarding. All of life's other little problems are far less significant when you can make a difference in someone's life." We wish all of you the best in happiness and health for 2009. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

"I Can Walk Circles Around the Youngsters"

Janice and Narayan Baltzo, of Living Music Radio.com, came in recently with mom to buy more Zcoil pain relief footwear.

Janice shared her compelling story of her first contact with Zcoil footwear and how they changed her life..
" I've had a lot of back trouble for decades. I have tried naturopaths, chiropractors, osteopaths, icing, yoga and acupuncture for any help in easing my pain. "

"I injured my spine when I turned wrong while holding a light truss (heavy gear) in1979. I ended up in the hospital with a "frozen" spine."

"One day while on the road in June of 2008 we had stopped at a rest stop. I had to hobble to the restroom my back hurt so much."

What was to follow was a life changing event at the next rest stop.

"We stopped for some ice cream and met a lady who said "I can walk circles around these youngsters". She said it was because of her Zcoil footwear she was able to be so active. Her late husband it turns out used to sell Zcoil pain relief footwear and she happened to have some in the back store room that fit me. That was the first pair of Zcoils I bought-a pair of Black Freedoms."

After that is history: "OMG look at this, I ran out to the van saying "I am running".
I then ran around the rest stop jogging the perimeter right after I got them and was giggling. I was so darn happy.

I looked up where Zcoil was on the web and came in for my next pair- a Black Taos Strap (Mary Jane style). She also bought the Lynco arch supports, our Injinji "toe socks", and several of the bamboo socks.

Narayan has a pair of the grey Freedoms and ZWalkers. Mom got a pair of Z Walkers with laces that stay tied "knotty boys". She was so pleased with the way the Jobst compression socks made her legs feel with better circulation.

Janice is so moved by her experience with the footwear she mentions her story everywhere their music and their connecting communities work carries them-to churches, yoga centers, independent bookstores, and outdoor concerts. "How can you not want to spread the word about Zcoil?"
Here is more about the work of Janet and Narayan:

Vision Statement
Vision Statement: To create, perform and promote music & lyrics that are expansive and life-affirming. To help advance music beyond its current common usage as entertainment or stimulation, and utilize its power to inspire, heal and uplift.- Composing music with Sacred Intention- Performing this music with uplifted consciousness in receptive venues- Promoting awareness of Sound and Music's effect on us so we can make healthier choices- Infusing conscious music into every possible form of media, including radio, television, movie soundtracks and advertising- Increasing awareness of artists to be more conscious of the effect of their art on themselves and others- Creating opportunities and opening venues for conscious musicians and audiences- Connecting communities through shared musical experiences- Increasing the appreciation of Music, Art and Beauty in our society
© 2008 You're Loved & Living Music Radio with Narayan & Janet

Ergonomic Study Conducted At New Mexico Highlands University

Wayne Scheler, New Mexico Highlands University, conducted a study on Ergonomic Implimentation to reduce Plantar Pressure.

Al Gallegos Reflects On His First Customer Success Story

On the new Z-CoiL YouTube Channel, Al Gallegos, Inventor and Founder of Z-CoiL Footwear, talks about one of his first customer experiences.

Walk It Off Seattle

Our “Walk it off Seattle” program starts in January.

Between January 7 and January 14, 2009, we invite you in to be weighed and your photo taken.

For every pound lost during the year, you will be rewarded $1.00 towards the purchase of any Z-coil product in the store.

Between Dec 27 and December 31, 2009 come in to be reweighed and a photo retaken for comparison.

This will be compared to the amount you were measured in January. The amount of $1.00 per pound lost will be awarded based on this comparison difference (More details at the store)

Customer Testimonials: Why I Wear Z-CoiLs

Several Z-CoiL owners talk about their personal experiences and how the spring in their step has improved their quality of life. (WMAR ABC Channel 2 in Baltimore)

Featured on ABC this morning

Shoes that put a Spring in your Step!