Art of Orthotics

11/18/2025

6 years ago in St.Louis with mentor Robert Schwartz and staff I trained Tim Powell, (me), Jeanne Jung & Ellen Gates: Certified Pedorthists: footwear fitting experts of the medical field 👣

11/07/2025

“I’m a perfect size 10!” he said.
Hmmmm…his corns and sores on his toes said to me, “HELP! We need more room 🦶”
I listened as he shared his concerns and then I measured.
“Haven’t seen one of those in years!”
Hmmmm…
Arch lengths were Right 11 1/2
Left 12
Heel to toes were Right 10
Left 10 1/2
WIDE & SQUARE FEET

I assessed his biomechanics & noted his imbalances & deficients as well as his strengths (he had straight Achilles tendons).

Recommended Birks to wear around his home for his heels pains & larger athletics & boots before custom orthotics would be ready for fitting.

Ahhhh, thank you….his feet whispered to me today after wearing custom orthotics & Birk Boston clogs for four weeks.

The American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS.org) found that 8 of 10 people wear shoes smaller, shorter, or more narrow than their feet need 👣 As feet trek & age, they get longer & want more room 👣 Get measured by professionals! Or just try to see how larger sizes feel…
Better Feet, Better Life 👣

10/30/2025

She teared up…she said, “First steps in 3 years that don’t hurt the tip of my toe!”
I removed 2 bandages from her right toes to see the corn on the tip that was hurting her. I presented the custom toe separator as a solution. We discussed our objectives & the process.
We made it and then she walked & her shoulders relaxed as she experienced relief 👣

10/28/2025

Modified her sandals last week to support her arches & straighten her ankles…this week she has happy feet 👣 in Mexico 👍🏼

10/16/2025

10/07/2025

I will be in Wichita, KS, on October 19 & 24 n the mornings if assistance with your feet is wanted: 314-960-1408
Stopping in Wichita on my way to Taos, NM

10/02/2025

Rochester Magazine
Our neighbors of 3+ yrs learn that we repair Birkenstocks, Haflingers & other footwear just when they really needed some repairs

09/24/2025

Please join us 👣