Sieun Jang (Sara)
- Founder & Leader of Bearfoot Track Initiator
- 2025 - 2026 Colorado Safe2Tell Student Ambassador
- Boulder Healthy Futures Youth Coalition
Phone:
203 - 513 - 0489
Email:
sieunjang2008@gmail.com
Meet the Team
Board Director
Ada Aghanadan
Board Director
Yuna Lee
Board Director
Jessi Longo
Advisors
Liraz Bergman Turner
Reflexologist, Massage Therapist, Energy Healer
Peter Szameitat
Biology Teacher
Mills Dancy
Mental Health Assistant
Our Mission
B(e)ar(e)-Foot Walking Track is designed to encourage Boulder residents to walk barefoot, promoting physical and mental well-being. This initiative aims to foster a deeper appreciation for nature and personal health through accessible, inclusive community programming.
Our Vision
We envision a Boulder community where every resident — regardless of age, background, or ability — has access to a safe, welcoming natural space that supports healing, connection, and well-being through the simple act of walking barefoot on the earth.
Events
SAY (Senior & Youth) "Steps Together" Program
Weekly guided walking sessions that intentionally pair older adults and youth to walk side by side. Each session includes gentle movement, conversation prompts, and optional reflection moments to reduce isolation, build intergenerational connection, and support emotional well-being in a natural, low-pressure setting.
"Walk & Reset" Monthly Community Wellness Walks
Open, drop-in community events held monthly, including participation in National Walking Day each April. These gatherings combine light movement, breathing exercises, and social connection, offering residents a simple way to step away from stress and re-engage with their bodies and surroundings.
Student "Pause Path" School Engagement Program
Partnerships with local schools to integrate the path as a low-barrier mental health resource. Students can access the space during the school day or through structured visits, using it as a place to decompress, regulate stress, and practice short, guided reset routines without stigma or formal intervention.
"Walk Well" Multilingual Wellness Education Initiative
Accessible signage and printed materials in multiple languages that explain how to safely use the path, along with simple practices for stress regulation, grounding, and mind-body awareness. Designed to support community members who may face language barriers or be unfamiliar with structured wellness systems.
Seasonal "Ground & Gather" Guided Experiences
Community-led, nature-based sessions offered throughout the year—such as mindful walking in the fall, gentle movement in the spring, and evening reset walks in the summer. These programs create opportunities for consistent engagement while remaining flexible, welcoming, and culturally inclusive.
A Bit About Me
I grew up in a city when I was young, and although I loved my life as a city kid, finding a green natural environment with blue skies was not common for me. When my family moved to the countryside in middle school, I began to really notice my surroundings and was amazed by the beauty of nature and the effects it can have.
My father has diabetes, and when a new barefoot walking trail was built in Dangjin, he started going there every day. So, one day, I decided to join him. At first, walking without shoes felt weird and strange; however, after finishing, I felt my skin become softer. After that, I often followed my dad to the barefoot walking trail.
Whenever I felt overwhelmed—anxious, uncertain, or mentally exhausted—I would walk those paths with my family. The feeling afterward was not dramatic, but steady: a sense of calm, grounding, and quiet clarity. It was a simple form of healing that anyone could access, without explanation or cost.
I was curious about how barefoot walking became popular in South Korea, and through my research, I discovered many health benefits it brings, such as aiding in cancer recovery, relieving chronic pain, improving blood circulation, strengthening the immune system, and reducing stress. When I later moved to Boulder, I was inspired to introduce the idea of barefoot walking into Boulder's beautiful natural setting.
After moving to Boulder, I began to notice something different. There are many resources here, but not all are easy to access at the moment—especially for those experiencing stress, isolation, or barriers related to cost, language, or familiarity with formal systems. I began asking a simple question: What would it look like to create a space where wellness is immediate, informal, and available to anyone?
As a Safe2Tell Student Ambassador, I created this project with the hope that the Boulder community could enjoy these benefits of nature while living healthier lives. My goal is to contribute to society by encouraging people to recognize the importance of nature and the healing power it holds.
Gallery
My Life exposed with Barefoot Walking Activity
June 2022
I first went to the barefoot walking trail in Dangjin, South Korea, with my dad.
July 2022 - May 2023
Every weekend, I went on the barefoot trail with my family, especially with my dad and sometimes with my grandparents.
January 2023 - June 2024
I became more interested in its benefits and real effects, and I began researching barefoot walking on my own.
June 2025
When my family moved to Boulder, Colorado, I experienced the most beautiful nature and environment I had ever seen, and I began thinking about introducing barefoot walking here.
Now
I began researching and even created a model design on my own. Planning on installing Barefoot track in Harlow Platts Community Park