Dr. Andrew Weil Recommends Orthaheel brand from Vasyli, LLC

Footwear offers built-in orthotic support and integrative approach for optimal health and well-being from the ground up.

SAN RAFAEL, CA ( July 10, 2009)- Vasyli LLC, a leading global supplier of footwear and orthotics, has received formal recognition from Andrew Weil, M.D., of Weil Lifestyle, LLC for the Orthaheel brand and the technology that helps provide natural, affordable relief from common heel, leg and knee pain.

Reviewed and recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil, internationally-recognized pioneer of integrative medicine , the Orthaheel pre-fabricated orthotics and best-selling line of Orthaheel sandals, slippers and athletic shoes reflect Dr. Weil’s philosophy of optimum health and well-being from head to toe. Combining an innovative approach to overall foot health with an award-winning tri-planar motion control system, the Orthaheel technology has been clinically proven to help reduce pronation and relieve pain by providing biomechanical support and stability.

"Our feet are our connection to the earth, and our body rests on them. So everything from the ground up really depends on our feet," explains Dr. Weil. "I commonly recommend that patients try orthotics to relieve foot pain or pain elsewhere in the body, especially if I feel that the problem's a biomechanical one that has to do with structural support of the foot. This is a relatively simple intervention for people to try and many people get relief from it."

Founded in 1979 by Australian podiatrist Phillip J. Vasyli, the Orthaheel sandals, athletic shoes, slippers and casual walking shoes restore natural alignment of the foot and ankle, helping to alleviate plantar fasciitis, knee, leg and lower back pain. For many, Orthaheel offers an affordable solution to suffering and foot pain without the need for medication or expensive, invasive procedures.

Featured at www.orthaheelusa.com, the Orthaheel brand includes pre-fabricated orthotic inserts, ($29.99) including SlimFit and performance constructions, alongside the full line of footwear ($59.99 to $99.99) for men and women. Orthaheel products currently are available at www.footsmart.com and select specialty comfort stores.

“Dr. Weil is a trusted resource for healthy living and his approach to integrative medicine mirrors our own," states Chris Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer for Vasyli LLC. "Orthaheel products provide natural, affordable and immediate pain relief for a large population of people suffering from common aches and pains.”

About Orthaheel and Vasyli, LLC

Designed by Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli, Orthaheel footwear and OTC orthotics restore natural foot function and well-being with every step. Available in more than 25 countries worldwide, Orthaheel foot care products help prevent disruptive and painful wear and tear to the body by realigning feet to their natural position. Orthaheel products provide natural relief from many chronic aches and pains through improved posture and dynamic foot function, offering a biomechanical solution since 1979. A market leader in both Australia and the United Kingdom, the Orthaheel product family includes orthotics, footbeds, lounge slippers, athletic Walkers and sandals. Learn more at www.orthaheelusa.com.

About Dr. Andrew Weil and Weil Lifestyle, LLC

Dr. Weil is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Combining a Harvard education and a lifetime of practicing natural and preventive medicine, Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine (AzCIM) at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and a best-selling author. To learn more, visit www.DrWeil.com.

Andrew Weil, M.D. donates all of his after-tax profits from royalties from sales of Orthaheel products directly to the Weil Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting integrative medicine through training, education and research.