Monday, September 07, 2009

Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear Helps Grandma Play More With Granddaughter


Maryanne G. is a retired 4th grade teacher since June of 2008. She worked in the Yakima school district.
For the past year her job is to play with her 13 and 1/2 month old granddaughter.
She bought all of her Z-CoiL's from our store, Z-CoiL of Seattle. Last visit she bought the black and white Freedom 2000 (athletic shoe). This visit she bought a pair of taos clog strap (Mary Jane type) and the Z-trek (hybrid hiker) Z-CoiL styles.
Maryanne first heard about the Z-CoiLs from a nurse at the Yakima Hospital her mother was recovering in. The nurse was happily bouncing around in her Z-CoiL's and told Maryanne about them.
Next an artist in Arizona mentioned her experience with the Z-CoiL shoes a few months ago. Sharon Schamber at http://sharonschambernetwork.com/gallery/index.html is an artist on fabric. Sharon was standing for three days teaching her craft while wearing Z-CoiL shoes. Maryanne asked Sharon, "How do you keep up your energy?" Sharon went on to tell her how wonderful the Z-CoiL's have been for her.
Maryanne has obtained relief from her foot and knee pain. She has had three foot surgeries and had her knee scoped two times. Currently her right knee has no meniscus. This all has resulted in constant pain, now relieved by wearing the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear.
Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear offers a natural solution to solving pain issues in the foot, leg, knee, and back. Visit us at 1201 Pine St. in Seattle (at the base of Capital Hill) to see all of the growing styles available.
Maryanne states her quality of life has improved so much she has begun American Folk dancing again.
She is eager to tell people she meets about her experience wearing the Z-CoiL shoes. "Yes, they work! After two hours of wearing my regular sandals, I need to start looking for my Z-CoiL's. I definitely have to wear them during work hours (playing with my granddaughter)."

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear Make a Splash on the Bremerton Ferry


Linda Koss was riding on the Bremerton Ferry 6 years ago, when she met a mother and daughter wearing Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear. The two of them made such an impression on her because their posture was so erect. The mom told her she had to quit work as an ER nurse because of her back pain. After wearing the Z-CoiL shoes she is now able to work full time. The daughter in her 30's was suffering from a crippling pain limiting her walking. She told Linda how the Z-CoiL shoes had helped her so much. Linda started having back pain about six years ago. The Z-CoiL shoes intrigued her. After hearing from the two on the ferry she researched the shoes further. Linda's mother had suffered from severe scoliosis, arthritis, osteoporosis and kyphoses. These conditions resulted in loss of her height. Her mom went from 5 feet three inches tall to four feet nine inches.
Linda was in retirement for since 4/08. Two months ago she went back to work on her feet part-time as a nurse. The hours part-time are 7-10 hours per day 3-4 days a week. She is an on call long term care nurse. She used to work running all around as an OR nurse 10-12 hours day. Her main problems were back and hip pain until she started wearing the Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear.
She says,"Now if I wear regular shoes at work I end up stooping to the side because of a spasms in my side."
She has had her white freedoms for years which she purchased from the now closed Bellevue store. She was amazed how replacing the coils at her recent visit to Z-CoiL of Seattle at 1201 Pine St, rejuvenated the coils. Her patients ask about the Z-CoiL shoes all the time.

She says," I tell them they are life savers, how they were developed by a runner, and where to go online to learn more about the Z-CoiL."

Seven Reasons to Wear Fitflops




7 REASONS WHY EVERYBODY IS WEARING FITFLOPS:
1.FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboardTM technology, to give you a workout while you walk. Developed by Darren James and Dr David Cook at LSBU, the FitFlop's unique safely -tapered midsole places varying densities of EVA under your feet each time you step, to challenge the support and balance muscles of the foot and leg.
2.They challenge hard to reach muscles more. FitFlops are engineered with a multi-density midsole that stimulates your muscles more while you're wearing them. In independent University testing, FitFlops have been shown to trigger increase gluteal muscle response, increased hamstring response, increase rectus femoris (thigh) response and increased calf muscle response .
3.Every step you take in your FitFlops helps tone and trim your legs: Studies at Salford University by Dr. Philip Graham-Smith and Richard Jones have shown that the FitFlop midsole extends the amount of time that the slow twitch* muscles are engaged during each step (by approximately 10-12%). So just by wearing a pair of FitFlops you'll get more exercise while doing just exactly what you're normally doing. (*slow twitch muscles produce energy by converting fats into energy aerobically)
4.FitFlops work your bum muscles more. FitFlops have been clinically proven to increase the amount of time that the gluteus maximus muscle is 'activated' during every single step.
5.FitFlops have been shown to have a significant effect on the toning muscles of your thighs: The rectus femoris muscle (one of the large muscles in the group of muscles in your thigh) is activated for a longer period of time while walking in FitFlops than while normally shod or barefoot .
6.Walking in FitFlops is like walking barefoot, but a little bit better. According to a study done at the University of Salford in Manchester, UK, the FitFlop wearer's gait is very similar to that of a barefoot walker, but the added cushion provided by the EVA midsole helps reduce joint strain and absorb shock. In fact, several FitFlop wearers have already reported relief from back pain after a few days of wearing them.
7.FitFlops make it easier to stay in shape. Just throw them on while you're running errands, walking to work, or working around your house. Most first-time FitFlop wearers report feeling their muscles working more, while 'fitter' wearers feedback has been more toward great comfort and cushion. One woman reported feeling like she'd had a 'bum-blasting' workout after a half an hour of FitFlop-shod walking.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Jewelya Ianniciello Rates Z-CoiL #1 When Added to Her Regimen For Sciatica Relief and Healthy, Natural Lifestyle Changes


Jewelya has followed her passion for social work since she was 18 years old. She started as a certified day care teacher, then worked as an outreach coordinator with youth. Seven years of college at the Tacoma branch of the UW earned her a social work degree with an emphasis on chemical dependency counseling and a specialty in crisis work for youth and families. This was in addition to doing volunteer work in the field.
Through these years of college she supported herself working on a labor product making ice cream for seven years. The repetitious lifting caused an injury to her left sciatic nerve. From the L&I claim she learned she was lifting four thousand to four thousand five hundred pounds repetitiously through out the day at her job.
She was out of work for a year due to this work-related injury. That first month she couldn't move at all. For quite awhile she was not able to lift any weight.
This was especially hard to take since she had been an athlete. From middle school until 27 years old she had run track and was a sprinter. Sprinters have a particularly annoying tingling in the ball of their feet.
Rehabilitation included massage, yoga, and a chiropractor working on C1-C4 since these affected the rest of her spine. The rebuilding process consisted of five years of physical therapy. This was needed to get the sciatic pain under control. However, the pain always came back to the sciatic nerve especially when she had been on her feet all day.
Her twenty years in social work has now culminated in her current positions. She does ER work at the Franciscan Hospital in Tacoma as well as crisis work in the field for the Hospital as a social worker. Additionally she does more crisis work for Pierce County.
She works 10-12 hour shifts on her feet. Adding in lifestyle walking after hours, she is on her feet on average 15 hours per day.
Nurses at the hospital told her about the Z-CoiL footwear in glowing testimonials. One nurse had thrown out all of her other shoes and she now owns five pair of Z-CoiLs. Every one hears about the Z-CoiL shoes from her.
Jewelya started wearing the Z-CoiL footwear four-five months ago. She came to Z-CoiL of Seattle to buy her first pair of White Freedom 2000. Now she has returned to buy a pair of Mary Janes (Taos with strap) for a friend of hers that has hip pain.
The first week she wore them three days at home first. Then she worked her long shifts wearing only the Z-CoiL shoes.
"I had No Sciatic Pain Throughout The Day!"
She noticed that aching tired feeling in her feet went away as well. She is pain free with no issues with her sciatic nerve pain.
An added benefit is that if she does not have time to do the stretching she needed to have done for the day, the Z-CoiL footwear compensates for it.
Jewelya has done her own research asking for feedback from the various nurses who wear the Z-CoiL shoes at work. Her results: " Nurses from heavier to lighter shape all say...The Z-CoiL Shoes Have Been A Blessing!"
Remember she mentioned that sprinters have that annoying tingling in the balls of her feet? She no longer gets the tingling wearing the Z-CoiLs.
A one week conference for the International Social Work Fellowship in Finland brought 232 attendees from 32 countries. Jewelya just returned yesterday from attending the conference. Everyone has a chance to share the latest ideas to further the profession. Z-CoiLs came up in the conversation quite a bit when attendees saw her wearing them.
Jewelya says,"My focus is holistic care and life changes to sustain healthy things in the life of someone experiencing a crisis. I review nutrition and other healthy helpful ideas for the body. I have added Z-CoiL to the helpful, healthy ideas I recommend, especially for those suffering from foot, leg, or back pain issues. Through access to the Internet website, I was able to better inform the other conference attendees of the Z-CoiL footwear."
We at Z-CoiL of Seattle are thrilled to add such a passionate Jewelya to the ranks of our evangelists spreading the word about Z-CoiLs. We extend our appreciation to you for making the long trip from Tacoma to visit us and for your referrals.

Sale on Jobst Support Stocking at Z-CoiL of Seattle


Jobst is the #1 physician recommended brand of medical compression stockings. Jobst products are backed by over 50 years of experience.
We at Z-CoiL of Seattle are currently having a sale of the 15-20 mm.Hg Jobst compression stockings. They are normally selling for $40.00, but are now on sale for $25.00 while supplies last.
Who wears Jobst stockings? You can benefit from Jobst compression stockings if you suffer from tired, aching legs because you spend long hours walking or standing or suffer from more serious conditions like swelling or venous disease.
Add these to your purchase of the Z-CoiL footwear and you have the perfect combination for pain relief.

Twelve Hour Days Standing and Walking at Work (in the ER) is Not Natural


Edward Suddath, RN discovered the Z-CoiL footwear twelve years ago. He shared his Z-CoiL journey last week when he came to our Z-CoiL Footwear Store at the base of Capital Hill (1201 Pine St) in Seattle all the way from the Tri-Cities.
He was looking for a natural solution for his chronic foot pain.
Diagnosed years ago with acquired neuropathy and ankle pain, standing and walking has been very demanding and painful.
"I have been working as an ER nurse for 24 years. Standing and walking is not a natural expectation in one's work-a-day-world. So to have a shoe that makes your feet say "ahh" while working, walking, standing and trying to make a living 40 hours a week, is a true God-send."
Edward came in to buy a pair of Work Boots. We at Z-CoiL of Seattle have work boots available with a ASTM composite toe. There are a few steel toed work boots still available that are ANSI approved. Since they are in limited supply, please call ahead so we can check for your size. If neither of those are required, a regular toed boot is also available.
Edward assures you, "The investment in Z-CoiL is worth every penny especially as to the comparative cost of regular tennis shoes. Since they help so much, and last so long, the cost is probably less than all the Nike, Addidas, Prince and K-Swiss I have bought in the interim."
The long lasting component of the Z-CoiL shoes is in addition to the added component of fewer likely visits to the doctors office. Think of the value you are getting in your investment!
Edward is one of our evangelists," Just try 'em and you'll be convinced you have made a good decision for the future of your health and well-being."

Monday, August 03, 2009

"Outstanding Shoe", Says John L. Nichols Today at Z-CoiL of Seattle


"If I hadn't kicked a pallet while I was working at Home Depot, my Z-CoiL work boots would have lasted even longer. That accident ripped apart the upper part of the shoe. Fortunately,my foot was OK. As it was the work boots with the enclosed coil gave me 2 1/2 years of relief.", says John N.
John came in for his third pair of Z-CoiL shoes, this time for his second pair of hiking boots. The first pair were grey, these are the new brown ones. He was able to revitalize his previous shoes getting a new set of coils as needed to replace the older pair over the years. This is a good option for sprucing up your Z-CoiL shoes for added performance until the upper wears out. He wears out the outside of his shoes since he walks to the outside of his foot. Of course it is recommended you replace your Z-CoiL shoes every year for maximum performance.
Today we put him on the I-step pressure analysis to assess his feet and their pressure points. John was fitted with a pair of top grade over-the counter Lynco orthotics. He could feel how the support from the Lynco's would help him right away. This added support should help with the wear on his shoes also since it gives motion control, especially for pronation.
He bought his first pair in 2003 at the Puyallup store that is no longer there. He plans on coming to visit us at the Puyallup Fair. We plan on being there from Sept. 16-27 in the Showplex Building, Booth # 0514.
John first heard about the Z-CoiL shoes from reading an article in a magazine. After his online search he was convinced the Z-CoiL footwear would help relieve his suffering from nagging foot, leg and back pain at the end of 8-9 hours standing and walking on concrete at Home Depot of Puyallup.
John has been diagnosed with degenerative joint disease in his spinal discs. In the past he had to take Tylenol with codeine for the pain, which he hated doing. "Z-CoiL has made a world of difference! Only when I twist my back out at work do I need to take those medications. No more end of the day foot, leg and back pain.", says John.
John is eager to spread the word about how these shoes have helped him. He says" Four people at work are now wearing these Z-CoiL's because of me telling them about how they helped me. This is an outstanding shoe that I would recommend for everyone."

Monday, July 20, 2009

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Source For Top of the Line Foot and Ankle Braces at Z-CoiL of Seattle


In addition to revolutionary pain relief footwear, Z-CoiL of Seattle carries top of the line foot and ankle braces.
Pictured here is the TrLok foot and ankle brace. It is engineered with a system to replace the function of injured foot and ankle ligaments.
Using this brace in the prescribed way aids in healing. It also reduces the amount of suffering during the healing process. Swelling, instability and inflammation slow down the healing process. By using this advanced interlocking bracing system, compression and stability are successfully accomplised to address these problems.
Keep us in mind during you, or your loved one's, hour of need. We will be able to supply and properly fit you for optimum healing.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

New CoiLs Refurbished Running Shoes from Z-CoiL of Seattle 1201 Pine St


Donald Midkiff came in this week to purchase 2 sets of replacement coils for his jogging Z-CoiL shoes.
He bought his Freedom 2000 Z-CoiLs 5 years ago in Arizona at the age of 71 years young.
He had been jogging for 25 years at that time and started to have knee pain. He had heard about the Z-CoiL footwear and decided to give them a try.
Two weeks after wearing the pain relief footwear, his knee pain went away.
Mr. Midkiff is retired. He was self-employed owning a refinishing office furniture outlet.
He still jogs 2-3 times a week less than 2 miles. He is the only jogger in the Lynnwood complex where he lives. It took 5 years for the soles of the heels to wear out probably since he keeps his mileage down and only wears the footwear when he jogs. Now with his new replacement coils he will have refurbished the shoes quite a bit.
He tells people he knows about them. They want to know how they are working for him.
Mr. Midkiff is a snowbird and migrates to Arizona in the winter. He will purchase his next pair of Z-CoiL footwear from our Z-CoiL of Seattle store located at 1201 Pine St. Seattle, Wa.
If you want to learn more information about the footwear please call us at 206-838-7338.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Pain relief footwear featured at Your 2 Feet

Tonya Bernard
Examiner.com
Seattle Shoe Shopping
June 19, 2009

Z-Coil is the shoe and it can be found at Your 2 Feet in downtown Seattle. Being called the pioneer of the Pain Relief Footwear industry, the Z-Coil addresses many of the ailments commonly associated with foot, leg, and back pain (http://www.your2feet.com/). (Read More)

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Closed Sunday For The Fremont Fair #fremontfair

Due to the Fremont Fair, the store will be closed on Sunday, June 21. If you are at the fair on Saturday or Sunday, stop on by our booth (P25) and say hello.

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Dr. Pat Interviews Al Gallegos and Suzie Burke on the Dr. Pat Show


Dr. Pat is a radio show host on AM radio.
She recently interviewed Al Gallegos, inventor of the Z-CoiL shoe and Suzie Burke, Fremont landowner, representative and avid Z-CoiL wearer.


Listen To Broadcast - 06/10/09 on KKNW (MP3)

Women's Empowerment Summit an Inspiration


The Women's Empowerment Summit was held June 12-13, 2009 at the W Hotel.
The summit is for women by women of real power to unite, share, and exchange individual experiences," said Bettina Carey, Founder of Women in Small Biz and the summits show host.
She is pictured here with her partner Mike Slatter.

Saturday, June 06, 2009

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:
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.

Friday, June 05, 2009

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!

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

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.