Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Custom orthotics near Auburn Hills are fabricated from a 3D scan of your individual foot — and the shell material (rigid vs. semi-rigid vs. soft) is selected based on your specific condition, not preference. The wrong material for your diagnosis can worsen symptoms rather than help them. Call (810) 206-1402 — custom orthotic evaluation in Auburn Hills.
Custom Orthotics close to Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills residents needing custom prescription orthotics have a close specialist at Balance Foot & Ankle in Bloomfield Hills — just 10 minutes south on Opdyke Rd to Woodward Ave. Custom orthotics are precision prescription devices that address the biomechanical root cause of foot pain — not just the symptom. For recurrent plantar fasciitis, flat-foot pain, ball of foot pain, or Achilles tendinopathy, the right orthotic prescription changes outcomes significantly.
We prescribe orthotics for all major foot conditions in our Bloomfield Hills clinic. Each prescription is individualized: different shell materials for different activity levels, different heel cup depths for different rearfoot problems, different forefoot accommodations for different forefoot diagnoses. The 3D digital scan captures your specific foot geometry far more accurately than foam box impressions. Insurance coverage depends on diagnosis — we check your benefits and document appropriately. See our custom orthotics process.
Key takeaway: Auburn Hills patients: the 10-minute drive to our Bloomfield Hills office means you can have a full biomechanical consultation, 3D scan, and orthotic prescription started in a single morning appointment. No multiple-facility visits.
What to expect at your appointment
Consultation includes full biomechanical exam, gait analysis, and 3D digital scan. Orthotic prescription designed for your diagnosis and activity. Ready in 1–2 weeks.
Break-in schedule and follow-up adjustment included. Same-day consultations consistently available for Auburn Hills patients. Call (810) 206-1402.
⚠️ When to see a podiatrist promptly:
- Pain or new hotspots from orthotics in first weeks — call for adjustment
- No improvement after 6 weeks of use
- Any skin irritation from orthotics if diabetic
- Sharp localized pain before orthotic fitting — stress fracture must be excluded
Why Balance Foot & Ankle for Auburn Hills patients
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM provides in-house 3D scanning and orthotic fabrication at our Bloomfield Hills office. For Auburn Hills patients, 10 minutes is all it takes to get a proper biomechanical evaluation.
We accept most commercial insurance and Medicare Part B with proper documentation. All authorization and billing handled in-office. 4.9★ | 1,100+ reviews.
Insurance & scheduling for Auburn Hills patients
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, and Medicare. From Auburn Hills: Opdyke Rd south to Woodward Ave south — 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills MI 48302. About 10 minutes.
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Doctor Answer
What are custom orthotics and how do they differ from store-bought insoles?
Custom orthotics are prescription medical devices crafted from a precise mold of a patient’s feet to correct biomechanical imbalances, redistribute pressure, and relieve pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and heel spurs. Unlike over-the-counter insoles, custom orthotics are tailored to each individual’s unique foot structure and gait. Dr. Tom Biernacki at Balance Foot & Ankle prescribes and fits custom orthotics in Auburn Hills, MI, providing lasting relief that generic insoles simply cannot match.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.