Quick answer: Skilled Nursing Foot Care Howell Livingston County affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon · Last reviewed: April 2026 · Editorial Policy
In This Article
- Expert Podiatric Care for Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Livingston County Facilities We Serve
- The Vassallo Advantage for Livingston County Facilities
- Services On-Site
- Professional Podiatric Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle’s Comprehensive Services
- Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
- Your Board-Certified Podiatrists
- Pros & Cons of Conservative Care for foot care
- Dr. Tom’s Recommended Products for foot care
The most important clinical decision with Skilled Nursing Foot Care Howell Livingston County isn’t which treatment to start with — it’s identifying the correct subtype. That changes everything. Call (810) 206-1402.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle
Last reviewed: May 2026
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.
Our Howell office coordinates with Vassallo Medical Group (same road — Grand River Ave) for patients with diabetes, vascular disease, and systemic conditions. Coordinated care for Livingston County patients.
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✅ MLS Dual-Wavelength Laser — FDA-cleared
✅ EPAT Shockwave Therapy — 80%+ success rate
✅ Magnetotransduction (EMTT) — Deep electromagnetic healing
✅ 3D-Scanned Custom Orthotics
✅ Toenail Fungus Laser
✅ In-Office X-Ray & Ultrasound
✅ Diabetic Shoe Program — Medicare-covered
📞 (810) 206-1402 | Howell & Bloomfield Township
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 Township 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 Township, 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 Township 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 Township 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.
Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available
Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.
Same-day appointments available. (810) 206-1402
Medical References & Sources
- American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
- American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions
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- ✓ Conservative care first
- ✓ Same-week appointments
- ✓ Multiple insurance accepted
Considerations
- ✗ Self-treatment can mask issues
- ✗ See a podiatrist if pain >2 weeks
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About Your Care Team at Balance Foot & Ankle
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon. Specializes in conservative-first care, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and complex reconstruction.
Dr. Carl Jay, DPM · Accepting new patients. Specializes in sports medicine, athletic injuries, and routine podiatric care.
Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS · Accepting new patients. Specializes in surgical reconstruction and pediatric podiatry.
Locations: 4330 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 · 43494 Woodward Ave Suite 208, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · (810) 206-1402
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