Align Foot & Ankle, PLLC

Align Foot & Ankle, PLLC Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care and Minimally Invasive Surgery in Austin, TX. Opening 11/2022!

It’s APRIL! Spring is in full swing! Want to get ready for sandal season? Learn about our in-office service: KERYflex! ☀...
04/07/2026

It’s APRIL! Spring is in full swing! Want to get ready for sandal season? Learn about our in-office service: KERYflex! ☀️

If damaged or fungal nails are keeping you in closed-toed shoes, KeryFlex can help restore a natural, healthy-looking nail in just one visit.
This medical-grade solution restores appearance, while still allowing you to treat the natural nail underneath!

💥 Combine it with Remy Class IV laser therapy and topical treatments for a complete fungal nail plan.
💥 You can even paint over KeryFlex—try DaniPro, the antifungal polish we carry in-office!

At Align Foot and Ankle, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth uses clinical-grade, cosmetic-friendly, regenerative treatments designed to repair the nail, not just conceal the problem.

Schedule a consultation today!
512-882-4911

A season of renewal 🤍At Align Foot & Ankle, we believe healing is more than relief — it’s restoration, movement, and get...
04/05/2026

A season of renewal 🤍

At Align Foot & Ankle, we believe healing is more than relief — it’s restoration, movement, and getting back to what you love.

Wishing you and your family a beautiful Easter filled with peace, health, and fresh beginnings.

— Align Foot & Ankle 🌿

Your back pain might not actually start in your back. Your feet are your body's foundation - and when alignment is off, ...
04/02/2026

Your back pain might not actually start in your back.

Your feet are your body's foundation - and when alignment is off, that imbalance travels. Knees. Hips. Spine. The whole chain feels it.

Signs your feet might be behind it all:
👣 Flat or collapsing arches
👣 Heel or arch pain
👣 Uneven shoe wear
👣 Knee discomfort when walking
👣 Persistent lower back tightness

When the foundation is unstable, the body compensates. And compensation has a cost.

At Align Foot & Ankle, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth finds where it starts - not just where it hurts.

✨Custom orthotics.
✨Shockwave therapy.
✨Laser + red light treatments.
✨Regenerative biologics.

Real solutions, from the ground up.

If you've been chasing relief with no lasting answers - it might be time to look at your foundation.

🔗 Read the full blog — link in bio.

Failed bunion surgery. Crossover toe. Told amputation was next.Seven years of “just dealing with it.” 👣She had already u...
03/31/2026

Failed bunion surgery. Crossover toe. Told amputation was next.

Seven years of “just dealing with it.” 👣

She had already undergone bunion surgery once before… but it came back — and over time, it got worse.

Her second toe crossed over and lifted.
Regular shoes became nearly impossible — slippers were all she could tolerate.

She adapted. Wider shoes. Toe spacers.
She made it work.

But managing isn’t the same as living.

Eventually, she was told her toe may need to be amputated — often considered the standard approach for severe crossover deformities, especially after failed prior surgery.

But that wasn’t her only option.

At 76, she chose a different path.

A minimally invasive approach —
no hardware, no implants, no fixation —
and she was walking immediately after surgery.

What we corrected:
✨ Recurrent bunion deformity
✨ Severe crossover hammertoe
✨ Toe realignment to restore position and function
✨ Tendon balancing for long-term movement

All through tiny incisions.

No pins. No screws. No amputation.

Now she’s back in real shoes — not just for comfort, but for style.

Because you’re never too old to move better…
and you don’t have to keep living with it.

That sharp pain the moment your feet hit the floor in the morning — and then it slowly eases as you move around — is not...
03/27/2026

That sharp pain the moment your feet hit the floor in the morning — and then it slowly eases as you move around — is not just stiffness. It's a pattern. And it's your body asking for help.

Here's what might be happening: while you sleep, the plantar fascia — the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot — shortens and relaxes. The second you stand up, those first steps suddenly stretch already inflamed tissue. That's where the pain comes from. And if it keeps coming back day after day, it usually means something underneath needs attention.

Plantar fasciitis is the most common culprit, but it's not the only one. Tight Achilles tendons, flat feet, high arches, changes in activity level — all of these can put the same kind of stress on your foot and create that same painful morning pattern.

The part most people miss? Waiting too long. What starts as a few rough mornings can become a persistent, chronic problem that's much harder to reverse.

At Align Foot & Ankle, we don't just treat the symptom — we look at your foot structure, your mechanics, and your tissue health to find out what's actually driving the pain. From there we build a real plan: custom orthotics, shockwave therapy, Class IV laser, and regenerative medicine approaches that help your body heal from the inside out.

You shouldn't have to plan your mornings around your heel pain.

🔗Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

When she came in, it wasn't just crooked toes.She had dealt with two years of constant burning, tingling, and numbness t...
03/24/2026

When she came in, it wasn't just crooked toes.

She had dealt with two years of constant burning, tingling, and numbness that ran from her feet all the way up to her shins. Walking meant pain. Resting brought numbness that never fully went away. Her toes curled and grabbed — always tense, always rubbing against the top of every shoe she tried. She went through brand after brand looking for something tolerable. Nothing worked.

She didn’t stop moving. She just adapted.
A walker helped her get through the day, but it wasn’t the life she wanted.

Her toes had stopped working with her. They were working against her.

After a thorough evaluation, we took a minimally invasive approach — correcting the hammertoes and restoring the alignment of her left foot without the trauma of traditional surgery. Less disruption. Faster recovery. No hardware holding her back.

She is recovering well, her symptoms have improved significantly, and her feet are finally starting to feel like hers again. 

Sometimes treatment isn’t about perfection.
It’s about getting your life back. 💚

When she came in, it wasn't just a bunion.She was active, horse-loving, and used to early mornings on her feet in the ba...
03/20/2026

When she came in, it wasn't just a bunion.

She was active, horse-loving, and used to early mornings on her feet in the barn — but a painful bunion had been quietly limiting her life for years.

She tried doing everything right. Orthotics. Physical therapy. Rest. She found some relief, but never enough to feel truly like herself again.

High heels had been off the table for years. Her square-toe cowboy boots were becoming harder to tolerate. Tennis shoes became her everyday shoe — not by choice, but because they were the only option that got her through the day.

After a thorough evaluation, we chose a minimally invasive approach to correct the bunion — restoring alignment while protecting the surrounding tissue, no fixation hardware, and a faster, smoother recovery.

She has recovered well and is getting back to the life she loves — her horses, her routine, and her mornings without every step being a reminder of what hurts. 🤍

🍀 Don’t leave your foot health to luck this St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick's Day means parades, walking, standing, and soc...
03/17/2026

🍀 Don’t leave your foot health to luck this St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day means parades, walking, standing, and socializing — and all of that adds up fast for your feet and ankles.

From plantar fasciitis flare-ups to swelling and arch pain, a fun day out can lead to serious next-day soreness if you're not prepared.

Here's how to protect your feet this holiday: 

👟 Wear supportive, cushioned shoes 
🚶 Avoid standing in one spot too long 
🧘 Stretch your calves & feet before and after 
💚 Take breaks — sit down, rest up!

If you're dealing with persistent heel pain, arch discomfort, or foot fatigue after long days on your feet — we're here to help.

At Align Foot & Ankle, Dr. Thuy Ho-Ellsworth offers personalized evaluations and treatment options including custom orthotics, shockwave therapy, Class IV laser therapy, and more.

Because when it comes to your feet, comfort should never be left to luck. 🍀

🔗Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

Spring in Austin means one thing: everyone gets active again.Suddenly we’re:🏃 Running Town Lake
 🥾 Hiking the Greenbelt
...
03/13/2026

Spring in Austin means one thing: everyone gets active again.

Suddenly we’re:
🏃 Running Town Lake
 🥾 Hiking the Greenbelt
 🎾 Playing pickleball
 🎶 Walking miles at outdoor festivals

But when activity increases quickly after a slower winter season, your feet and ankles often feel it first.

Here are 5 injuries we commonly see when Austin gets moving again:

• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
 • Achilles tendon irritation
 • Pain in the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia)
 • Stress injuries from repetitive impact
 • Overuse tendon inflammation

Acommon cause? Doing too much, too quickly.

Your muscles, tendons, and ligaments need time to adapt when activity levels increase.

A few simple tips to help prevent injury:
✔ Increase activity gradually
 ✔ Wear supportive footwear
 ✔ Stretch your calves before activity
 ✔ Address pain early before it worsens

If your feet are already sending warning signs, early evaluation can help you stay active and avoid longer recovery times.

👣 Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

Happy Birthday Emily!!🥳We’re so fortunate to have you on the Align Foot and Ankle team! Your kindness toward patients, s...
03/13/2026

Happy Birthday Emily!!🥳

We’re so fortunate to have you on the Align Foot and Ankle team! Your kindness toward patients, strong work ethic, and the way you support everyone in the clinic make such a difference every day. Thank you for everything you do, we hope you have the best birthday!💚

Join Dr. Ho-Ellsworth and friends for a night of real conversation about how physicians are bringing regenerative therap...
03/11/2026

Join Dr. Ho-Ellsworth and friends for a night of real conversation about how physicians are bringing regenerative therapies into everyday practice — building confidence, refining their approach, and seeing meaningful results for patients.

🔗Click the link in bio to join!

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