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Many people suffer from pain and inflammation on the edge of one of their toenails, often called an “ingrown toenail“.  It is most common on the large toe, or “Hallux”, but can occur on any of the toenails. An “Ingrown Toenail” is sometimes a bit of a misnomer, because generally the nail is not actually… Read More

One of the most common ailments that brings patients in to my office is heel pain. Most frequently, the location is on the bottom of the heel, which can be related to inflammation of the plantar fascia, or, “plantar fasciitis”. However, not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis, and this is where a good examination… Read More

Well, today marks the first day of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for Breast Cancer in Seattle. My role begins tomorrow, where I will spend all day in the main medical tent, assisting anyone who may have foot or ankle problems. If you are a walker- good luck! And for anyone who might see… Read More

We are all aware of the old saying, “doctors make the worst patients”.  I like to think that, overall, I am a good patient, but apparently in this case I failed to follow my own advice.  After 2 months of wearing the cute, slip-on, sandal (aka:  flip-flop) pretty much everywhere, my feet are hurting.  The… Read More

With the recent surge in temperatures and bright, sunny days in the Seattle/Bellevue area, it is easy to spot the return of this summer staple on every corner:  the flip-flop.  True, they’re cute and generally inexpensive choices for your feet, but too much use can lead to problems.  The average flip does not have any arch… Read More

After welcoming Dr. Pauline Haugen of Higher Health Chiropractic last month, our Bellevue office underwent some exciting remodelling.  This created two new treatment rooms to better serve our patients, as well as updating the overall look and feel of our space.  We are currently looking for another physician to share these two extra rooms, and look forward to… Read More

I am pleased to welcome Dr. Pauline Arnill-Haugen of Higher Health Chiropractic, who will be joining our Bellevue office on May 1.  Dr. Arnill-Haugen is a former national-level cross-country runner who was most recently in private practice in Denver, Colorado.  Her focus on total body health and sports rehabilitation will be a great complement to Bellevue… Read More

According to the May issue of Prevention magazine, Seattle is ranked the 7th best walking city in America!  This annual study is conducted  in cooperation with the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), looking at various criteria such as number of trails, parks, mass transit, and other key factors which enhance the “walkability” of a city. … Read More

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, April is national “Foot Health Awareness Month,” a great time to pay extra attention to one of the most important body parts-  your feet!  Having painful or injured feet can affect other areas of your body, such as your knees, hips, and back, making it difficult to properly carry out your daily activities. This… Read More