Align Foot & Ankle, PLLC

Align Foot & Ankle, PLLC Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care and Minimally Invasive Surgery in Austin, TX. Opening 11/2022!

Your heart health doesn’t stop at your chest.🫀Because your feet are farthest from the heart, they’re often the first pla...
02/20/2026

Your heart health doesn’t stop at your chest.🫀

Because your feet are farthest from the heart, they’re often the first place circulation changes appear. Persistent coldness, swelling, discoloration, or slow-healing wounds may signal underlying vascular concerns. 👣

During American Heart Month, we’re highlighting the connection between circulation and foot health — and how early evaluation can prevent complications.

At Align Foot & Ankle, we perform in-clinic circulation studies to assess lower extremity blood flow, like our ABI/TBI exam.

And we offer minimally invasive regenerative therapies to support circulation and healing, such as:
• Class IV laser therapy
• Shockwave therapy
• Biologics
• BPC-157
• Red light therapy

Learn what your feet may be trying to tell you.💚
Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

BRB, just casually running 26.2 miles like it’s no big deal 😎🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️We are beyond proud of Maja and Chris for finishi...
02/16/2026

BRB, just casually running 26.2 miles like it’s no big deal 😎🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

We are beyond proud of Maja and Chris for finishing the Austin Marathon yesterday!! That’s heart. That’s discipline. That’s serious commitment. 🏅

And yes, they’ve officially entered their “Oofo era” post-race (Dr. Ho-Ellsworth’s favorite 😉👣).

What a day. What a team. 💚

It’s not you. It’s your biomechanics. 🦶❤️Most chronic foot pain isn’t about effort.It’s about structure and force distri...
02/13/2026

It’s not you. It’s your biomechanics. 🦶❤️
Most chronic foot pain isn’t about effort.

It’s about structure and force distribution.
Narrow shoes.
High heels.
Hard surfaces.
Genetics.
Over time, small imbalances become inflammation.

At Align Foot & Ankle, we evaluate alignment first — then build a treatment plan around your biology using orthotics, shockwave, laser, regenerative therapies, and minimally invasive correction when needed. 💚

You don’t need to blame yourself.
You need the right evaluation.

Read more in today’s blog.

Roses are red, violets are blue…We love great outcomes — and we love YOU. 💌This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating somet...
02/12/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue…
We love great outcomes — and we love YOU. 💌

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating something that means more to us than chocolates and flowers — your trust.

Every patient testimonial, every kind word, every story of getting back to walking, working, traveling, and living pain free reminds us why we do this.

At Align, it’s never just about treating a foot.
It’s about restoring movement, rebuilding confidence, and creating an experience that feels thoughtful from start to finish.

Five stars are sweet — but seeing you thrive is sweeter. 💚

Thank you for choosing us to be part of your healing journey. We are so grateful for this community.

February 3 is National Women Physicians Day—recognized on the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in the U....
02/03/2026

February 3 is National Women Physicians Day—recognized on the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree. 🩺

It’s a moment to pause and acknowledge how far medicine has come—and the women who continue to move it forward every day through skill, leadership, and persistence.

At Align Foot & Ankle Clinic, we’re proud to recognize Dr. Thuy Ho-Ellsworth for her commitment to thoughtful, innovative care and for building a practice rooted in intention, integrity, and constant evolution. ✨

Today is about respect—for the work, the responsibility, and the path that made it possible. 🤍

Heel pain that keeps coming back?You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. 🦶At Align Foot & Ankle Clinic, Dr...
01/30/2026

Heel pain that keeps coming back?
You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. 🦶

At Align Foot & Ankle Clinic, Dr. Thuy Ho-Ellsworth sees this all the time: patients who’ve stretched, iced, rested, changed shoes… yet their plantar fasciitis still flares the moment life gets busy again.

Here’s the truth 👉 plantar fasciitis isn’t always just inflammation.
It’s often a healing + load problem—where tissue is torn, overloaded, and never fully supported to repair.

That’s why our approach goes beyond “just stretching”:
✨ targeted stretching done the right way
✨ custom orthotics to reduce strain with every step
✨ SoftWave shockwave therapy to stimulate healing
✨ Class IV laser to improve circulation and tissue recovery
✨ biologics to provide cellular signaling and scaffolding to aid in repair and healing of damaged or torn tissue

The goal isn’t temporary relief.
It’s helping your feet tolerate daily life again—without recurring flare-ups.

📖 Read more in today’s blog.

When our 65-year-old patient first came in, it wasn’t just a bunion.She had bilateral bunions, with the left foot signif...
01/27/2026

When our 65-year-old patient first came in, it wasn’t just a bunion.

She had bilateral bunions, with the left foot significantly more painful after a recent gout flare-up. Walking was difficult. Balance felt unstable. She also described tingling and numbness—like her foot would fall asleep and struggle to wake back up.

She tried managing symptoms on her own: toe spacers (until the flare made them too painful), tart cherry juice, ginger supplements, warm soaks during pedicures for temporary relief, and Stretch Lab twice a week. Tennis shoes only made things worse, and Birkenstocks were the only shoes she could comfortably wear.

After a thorough evaluation, we chose a minimally invasive bunion correction focused on restoring alignment while minimizing soft-tissue disruption.

Since surgery, she has recovered well, is happy with her left foot results—and has not experienced a single gout flare since. With that success, we’re now shifting our focus to her right foot so she can continue moving forward comfortably and confidently.

This isn’t just a before-and-after.
It’s about meaningful improvement and getting back to daily life without constant foot pain. 🤍

—
Dr. Ho-Ellsworth
Align Foot & Ankle Clinic

🌨️❄️ This weekend’s forecast calls for freezing temperatures in Austin — and for many patients, cold weather brings real...
01/23/2026

🌨️❄️ This weekend’s forecast calls for freezing temperatures in Austin — and for many patients, cold weather brings real medical risks, not just inconvenience.

Freezing temps can reduce circulation, mask injuries, and increase the risk of burns, wounds, fractures, and infections, especially for patients with:
• Diabetes
• Neuropathy
• Raynaud’s
• Poor circulation or vascular disease

Icy, slick surfaces also increase the risk of falls and foot or ankle fractures, particularly in older adults.
Staying warm matters — but warming safely matters more. For patients who can’t feel temperature changes, direct heat can be dangerous. Circulation support without heat, like red light photobiomodulation, may be a safer option for certain patients.

This is also the time to check on elderly neighbors and loved ones. A simple check-in can prevent a serious emergency.

Read more in today’s blog.

Cheers to our day-one medical assistant, Sierra 🥳🎂A light in the clinic, a teacher at heart, and loved by patients and s...
01/21/2026

Cheers to our day-one medical assistant, Sierra 🥳🎂
A light in the clinic, a teacher at heart, and loved by patients and staff alike. We’re so lucky to have you—hope your birthday is as amazing as you are! 💚✨

POV 2016: working at the hospital 🏥, taking a lot of ER call 🚨, learning how to use Snapchat filters 👻, and at the top o...
01/16/2026

POV 2016: working at the hospital 🏥, taking a lot of ER call 🚨, learning how to use Snapchat filters 👻, and at the top of my physique 💪
Back then, I was working for someone else—head down, learning, grinding.

I never imagined I’d one day own my own practice, build a regenerative medicine center, lecture at conferences, train surgeons in minimally invasive surgery, or serve as President of the American Board of Podiatric Regenerative Medicine.

A decade later: different season, same fire 🔥

Closet clean-out… but make it foot-smart 👟✨January is the perfect time for a shoe refresh—and your feet will thank you f...
01/16/2026

Closet clean-out… but make it foot-smart 👟✨
January is the perfect time for a shoe refresh—and your feet will thank you for it.

Before a pair earns a spot back in your closet, do this quick test:
👉 If it bends and twists easily, it’s out.
Shoes that fold in half or collapse at the heel force your feet to work harder than they should. Over time, that extra strain can show up as heel pain, arch fatigue, ankle instability, or forefoot discomfort.

A few smart swaps to consider:
👠 Trade tall heels for kitten heels
🥿 Donate trendy, ultra-flat shoes
👟 Upgrade to supportive styles with a stable base or platform
🦶 Look for a firm heel counter, midfoot stability, and room for your toes to move naturally

Support doesn’t mean boring—it means choosing shoes that work with your body, not against it. Small changes under your feet can make a big difference in how you move, feel, and recover. Your feet carry you every day.

What’s in your closet should support that 👣 Learn more in today’s blog linked in our bio!

Happy Birthday to our incredible Practice Manager, Brannon!Thank you for everything you do to keep our team supported an...
01/13/2026

Happy Birthday to our incredible Practice Manager, Brannon!
Thank you for everything you do to keep our team supported and our patients taken care of—we’re so lucky to have you! 🎂👏

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Austin, TX
78731

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