Skilled Nursing Facility Foot Care in Howell, MI — Serving Livingston County Facilities

Expert Podiatric Care for Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facilities

Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell is the premier on-site podiatry provider for skilled nursing and long-term care facilities across Livingston County. Our board-certified podiatric team provides regularly scheduled visits bringing advanced technology directly to your residents — including portable MLS laser therapy, mobile ultrasound, and on-site diabetic shoe fitting.

Livingston County Facilities We Serve

We provide or are seeking partnerships with facilities throughout Livingston County including Wellbridge of Brighton and Wellbridge of Pinckney (where Dr. Vassallo serves as medical director), MediLodge of Howell (1333 W Grand River), MediLodge of Livingston (3003 W Grand River), The Willows at Howell (1500 Byron Road), Caretel Inns of Brighton, White Pine Rehabilitation of Howell, and other Livingston County skilled nursing and long-term care communities.

The Vassallo Advantage for Livingston County Facilities

Our established working relationship with Vassallo Medical Group — whose Dr. John Vassallo serves as medical director of Wellbridge facilities — creates a uniquely connected care model for Livingston County. When your residents’ podiatric care is coordinated with the same internal medicine leadership managing their overall medical care, nothing falls through the cracks.

Services On-Site

Regular nail and skin care, diabetic foot assessments, wound care, MLS laser therapy, callus/corn debridement, fall risk assessment, diabetic shoe fitting, orthotic scanning, and coordination with facility medical staff.

Livingston County facility administrators: call Balance Foot & Ankle to discuss a partnership — (810) 206-1402

Professional Podiatric Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle’s Comprehensive Services

At Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan patients receive comprehensive podiatric care across the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. Our fellowship-trained podiatrists provide conservative and surgical treatment for all foot and ankle pathology — from plantar fasciitis, bunions, and nail disorders to complex reconstructive surgery, diabetic foot care, and sports injuries. Our clinical approach prioritizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment selection, and honest communication with patients about realistic outcomes.

We serve patients in Livingston and Oakland counties from two convenient Michigan locations: our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River (serving Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Howell, and all of Livingston County) and our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 (serving Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and all of Oakland County). Both offices offer in-office X-ray, same-week new patient appointments, and a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Michigan insurance plans. Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule your appointment.

Michigan patients from throughout the region — Livingston County communities including Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, and Fowlerville, and Oakland County communities including Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, and Rochester — can access expert podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our clinical team is committed to providing the highest standard of foot and ankle care available in Southeast Michigan, from routine preventive care to complex surgical intervention. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule — we look forward to serving you at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills location.

Related Treatment Guides

• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment
• Bunion Treatment

Scheduling with Balance Foot & Ankle is straightforward — call (810) 206-1402 during business hours and our front desk team will find an appointment time that works for your schedule, verify your insurance coverage before the visit, and answer any preliminary questions you have about what to expect. Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River has convenient parking and is easily accessible from I-96, M-59, and Grand River Avenue. Our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 is located on Woodward Avenue with parking adjacent to the building. Both locations are accessible by patients throughout Southeast Michigan, and our team looks forward to providing you with the professional, evidence-based podiatric care that you and your feet deserve.

Medical References & Sources

• American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions

Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon 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 reached over one million views.