Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
High heels place the foot in a plantarflexed (toe-down) position that shortens the Achilles tendon and calf muscle complex throughout the day. Over time, this chronic shortening leads to adaptive tightening — and when the heel is lowered (during exercise, walking barefoot, or switching to flat shoes), the suddenly elongated tendon is subjected to tensile loads it’s no longer flexible enough to handle. This mechanism is one of the primary drivers of insertional Achilles tendonitis in women who regularly wear heels in professional and social settings. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC podiatrists perform a full biomechanical assessment — including ankle range of motion measurement and dynamic gait analysis — to quantify the degree of Achilles tightening and design a targeted treatment and stretching protocol.
At Healthy Feet Podiatry, we understand that telling a New York City professional to “just stop wearing heels” is neither realistic nor always necessary. Our treatment approach for high heel-related Achilles tendonitis focuses on restoring tendon length and load tolerance through a structured gastrocnemius-soleus stretching program, eccentric calf strengthening, and targeted soft tissue mobilization. For patients with insertional calcification (Haglund’s deformity) secondary to chronic heel wear, we add shockwave therapy or PRP injections as indicated. We also provide footwear guidance — including heel height recommendations, insole options, and transition strategies — that allow patients to manage their Achilles health without abandoning professional or personal style entirely.
Healthy Feet Podiatry serves a diverse New York City patient base that includes fashion professionals, corporate executives, performers, and anyone whose lifestyle involves regular elevated footwear. We approach high heel-related Achilles pain without judgment and with practical solutions that fit real New York lives. Our Manhattan clinics are centrally located for patients in Midtown, the Upper East Side, and surrounding neighborhoods — and our podiatrists are experienced in the specific patterns of foot and ankle injury that NYC’s pace and dress culture create. If your Achilles has been aching every time you slip on your heels, don’t wait for it to become a rupture — come see us for a treatment plan that works with your life, not against it.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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Dr. Farah Alani is a New York City foot and ankle surgeon at To Healthy Feet Podiatry, a boutique podiatry practice located in the heart…
Dr. Alison Bell was born in Manhattan and is a Public Health graduate of Charles R. Drew University. She obtained her medical degree from Kent…
Dr. Roxann Clarke is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Master of Science…
Dr. Ricks is a board-certified fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon committed to delivering top-tier foot and ankle care. From New Jersey, she a Bachelor’s in…
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