Dr. Anne Sharkey

Dr. Anne Sharkey Educating on foot and ankle health while advocating for women in both motherhood and medicine to live a healthy lifestyle.

02/27/2026

As a podiatrist, I’m always looking for simple ways to support foot alignment throughout the day. Especially for patients dealing with flat feet, heel pain, or general soreness.

I wore the Arch Booster Socks by .science all day in clinic, and I was genuinely impressed. They combine structured arch support with cushioning, and the biofeedback design gently encourages your foot muscles to engage instead of collapsing.

Think of it as subtle arch training — built into something you’re already wearing.

For anyone on their feet all day (hello teachers, nurses, busy moms, athletes 👋), small changes like this can make a noticeable difference in comfort and fatigue.

Support from the ground up matters.

02/17/2026

When I press gently on the top of the foot and the indentation stays, that’s called pitting edema.

In elderly patients, this isn’t just “normal swelling.”

It can be associated with:
• Heart disease
• Kidney dysfunction
• Venous insufficiency
• Medication side effects
• Lymphatic compromise

Sometimes the feet are the first place systemic issues show up.

This is why a proper foot exam isn’t cosmetic — it’s medical.

If you or a loved one are noticing new or worsening swelling, especially if it’s asymmetric, painful, or associated with shortness of breath — it deserves evaluation.

Your feet are windows into your overall health.

02/16/2026

Winter is brutal on heels.

Dry air + decreased humidity = loss of skin elasticity.
And when thick callus can’t stretch… it splits.

Deep heel fissures aren’t just an aesthetic issue.
They can become painful and create small entry points for bacteria — especially in patients with diabetes or compromised immunity.

At our restorative pedicure focuses on:

✔️ Safe reduction of fissure depth
✔️ Sterile carbide bits (no blades)
✔️ Disposable pododiscs
✔️ Targeted exfoliation
✔️ Steam therapy
✔️ Barrier-repair hydration
✔️ Customized home plan

Healthy skin is protective skin.

If your heels are cracking this winter, don’t ignore them.

Let’s fix them the right way.

📍 Cedar Park, TX
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As a podiatrist and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, I don’t just treat feet.I screen for systemic disease....
02/13/2026

As a podiatrist and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, I don’t just treat feet.

I screen for systemic disease.

Peripheral arterial disease.
Congestive heart failure.
Embolic disease.

Your annual foot exam isn’t cosmetic.
It’s cardiovascular screening.

❤️ February is Heart Health Month.
Let’s talk about the signs you shouldn’t ignore.

Post-operative care doesn’t stop when surgery ends.What you put into your body plays a major role in how well—and how qu...
02/06/2026

Post-operative care doesn’t stop when surgery ends.
What you put into your body plays a major role in how well—and how quickly—you recover.

💧 Hydration supports circulation, blood pressure, and overall healing
🥦 Fiber helps counter constipation from anesthesia and pain meds
🥩 Protein fuels tissue repair, muscle recovery, and immune function

Recovery is a full-body process—and nutrition matters.
Save this for your next procedure or send it to someone who needs it.

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2901 Caballo Ranch Boulevard , Suite 8A
Cedar Park, TX
78613

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