Struggling with heel pain?
Our advanced combo—easy calf rehab protocol, custom orthotics, and high-intensity laser therapy—targets pain at its root without painful injections, or medications!
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Calf Rehab: targets a core problem with plantar fasciitis.
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Personalized Orthotics: Addresses poor mechanics of the foot.
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High-Intensity Laser Therapy: Latest technology in regenerative therapy that fast-tracks healing.
This protocol is backed by clinical research, and our results produce 80-90% success rates!
Book your completely free consultation and step toward relief!
No surgery. No Injections. No downtime.
What is Laser Therapy?
Proven by clinical trials for plantar fasciitis laser therapy uses light energy to cause a photochemical effect at the cellular level encouraging cells to optimize their metabolism. This "wakes up" damaged cells and encourages tissues to repair themselves.
It is a regenerative medicine therapy which has some of the following benefits:
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Painless
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Fast - works after 1st treatment.
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No Downtime
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Safe - FDA cleared.
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Proven by clinical trials.
No Needles, No Drugs.
Prescription Orthotics
Prescription orthotics are the mainstay of treatment for many foot problems. Prescription orthotics are custom to you, like glasses, that fit in your shoes, and re-align the poor mechanics of the foot which causes heel pain. Orthotic are very well made, and can last 5-6 years!
Our Orthotics are
Personalized to Your Foot!
We use a fiberglass mold to capture your unique foot. Then this mold gets sent to a specialized lab with our prescription to be designed for you only, just like glasses.
The orthotic then fits inside your shoe to treat plantar fasciitis while you walk!
Testimonials
Jeanie shares her recovery from severe plantar fasciitis:
Tonya shares her experience with the laser:
Pricing Options
(À la carte)
Orthotic Therapy Only = $600*
Laser Only (per treatment) = $125 ea*
(*includes free consultation!)
Laser FAQs
Is this Safe, and are there side effects?
Its is safe! It is FDA-Cleared. It uses infrared light which is non-ionizing; meaning it doesn't damage tissues/cells, and so there are almost zero side effects when used appropriately.
Is the laser painful?
No. However, the laser is very powerful and requires medical training to operate safely. The procedure creates a soothing warming sensation, and the patient is monitored closely through the procedure.
How long do laser therapy sessions take?
Sessions can last up to 10-15 minutes. You will be in-and-out of our office!
Why multiple laser treatments?
This is a physical medicine modality similar to Physical Therapy, and so it take multiple treatments to heal tissues. We see the best performance, and pain relief with up to 8 treatments.
What is the downtime with this therapy?
Zero. In fact because you will be in less pain quickly you will want to do more on your foot.
Why can I just get a steroid injection and take care of this once and for all?
Because:
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Steroids only mask the true cause of pain.
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Steroids don't do anything to correct poor foot mechanics.
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Studies prove steroid injections don't work as good in the long run. So, you're wasting time and money.
Sounds great, but does this really work?
Absolutely! Multiple clinical trials have confirmed its effectiveness. If you're interested check out this Meta-analysis: Clinical efficacy of low-level laser therapy in plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Here is a clinical trial as of 2023: Effects of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus high intensity laser therapy in individuals with plantar fasciitis: A randomised clinical trial | Lasers in Medical Science (springer.com)
I've heard shockwave can treat plantar fasciitis? Is this Shockwave, and why not?
Great question! This is not shockwave. Shockwave therapy (aka ESWT, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy) is effective at treating plantar fasciitis. However, the latest research is showing that high intense laser therapy is more effective at reducing pain, and improving function. Plus, shockwave hurts! Laser in painless.
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What if this doesn't work?
A small percent of patients may fail this therapy, and so we have other non-surgical tools we can use for these patients that is beyond the scope of this article.
Is this covered by insurance?
Laser therapy is not covered by insurances, and the clinic is out of network with insurances. But, we can submit a claim to your insurance as "out-of-network," and some of the payment may be reimbursable.
What are my options for payment?
We accept cash, checks, health savings accounts (HSAs) and all major credit cards. We also accept CareCredit Credit Card.
Dr. Andrew Alward DPM
Board-Certified Podiatrist
A native of Illinois, after completing his medical training in Chicago, IL Dr. Alward relocated to Chattanooga, TN with his wife for the love of the outdoors, great hospitality, and community of Chattanooga! He is honored to serve the area!
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Rosalind Franklin University North Chicago, IL
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency Sts Mary & Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago, IL
Board Certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine
Special Interest & Post-Graduate Education in Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery
