Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists

Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists Specializing in the treatment & pathology of foot & ankle trauma, pediatrics, congenital deformities and sports injuries.

01/11/2026

Stay safe on the slopes and the ice this winter!

🎿 Lace boots and skis tightly for proper ankle support
🎿 Ski or skate with a friend in case you need help
🎿 Recondition your muscles if you haven't skied in awhile

Learn more at https://ow.ly/k4B250XIsnG.

Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists welcomes Michaela Lis, APRN, RNFA, to our clinical team!With extensive experience in...
03/26/2025

Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists welcomes Michaela Lis, APRN, RNFA, to our clinical team!

With extensive experience in trauma and lower extremity orthopedic pathology, Michaela is passionate about helping patients lead more active and comfortable lives.

A Connecticut native, Michaela earned her nursing degree from the University of Connecticut and spent four years working as a Registered Nurse in Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Trauma. She then completed her Master's degree in Nursing, also at the University of Connecticut, and became certified as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). Michaela furthered her education at the University of Rochester, obtaining certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), enabling her to assist in surgical procedures.

Prior to joining AFAS, Michaela practiced as an APRN for seven years at a local Level 1 Trauma Center, serving as the Advanced Practitioner Clinical Lead and managing the most critically ill patients from the emergency department to ICU care, assisting in the OR, and running the outpatient trauma clinic. In her spare time, Michaela enjoys spending quality time with her young family, golfing, swimming, and running.

Plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis holding you back? Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists has new treatment options...
03/26/2025

Plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis holding you back? Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists has new treatment options to get you moving again-fast! Give us a call today. 860-674-0284.

02/06/2025

February is American Heart Month!❤️Did you know your foot health can reveal early signs of heart disease? Podiatrists play a crucial role in detecting conditions like peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which affects blood flow and can be linked to heart health. Learn more about PAD and its connection to your feet: www.apma.org/padfirstresponders

01/28/2025

Identifying the cause of heel pain can be tricky. Podiatrists can provide a tailored treatment plan to address your specific pain. Discover more: www.apma.org/heelpain

01/27/2025

People with diabetes, circulatory, or immune conditions are more susceptible to fungal infections. Protect yourself by wearing shoes in public spaces, especially showers and locker rooms. Learn more: www.apma.org/toenailfungus

01/09/2025

On your feet all day? 🧍The right shoes can make all the difference! APMA member Saylee Tulpule, DPM, provides expert insights on supportive footwear options for standing all day! Check out her tips and top shoe recommendations in Women's Health magazine. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/40pMAmh

12/04/2024

Tomorrow officially kicks off the holiday season, which typically means many parties and rich meals. Keep in mind, changes in diet, including overindulging in certain foods and beverages, can cause gout attacks this time of year. Foods that are high in purines contribute to uric acid buildup. If you’re prone to gout attacks, avoid purine-rich items, such as shellfish (shrimp, crab, etc.), organ meats (kidney, liver, etc.), red meat, red wine and beer.

While gout attacks are extremely painful, they can be treated with medications, diet changes, increasing consumption of appropriate fluids and elevating and immobilizing the foot. See a foot and ankle surgeon for help. And have a Happy Thanksgiving!

https://www.foothealthfacts.org/article/got-gout-holiday-season-triggers-painful-toes

11/15/2024

Charcot foot is estimated to affect less than one percent of people living with diabetes, but doctors say its prevalence appears to be growing as more Americans develop diabetes. Charcot foot is a sudden softening of the foot's bones caused by severe nerve damage, a common diabetic foot complication, and it can trigger an avalanche of problems, including joint loss, fractures, arch collapse, massive deformity, ulcers, amputation and even death. The symptoms of Charcot foot appear suddenly and include warm and red skin, swelling and pain. A person living with diabetes who has a red, hot, swollen foot or ankle requires emergency medical care. If you are living with diabetes, talk to you a foot and ankle surgeon about the signs and symptoms of Charcot foot, to help keep you on your feet.

https://www.foothealthfacts.org/article/rare-diabetes-foot-complication-becoming-more-comm

11/13/2024

Today is World Diabetes Day. People living with diabetes are prone to having foot problems, often because of two complications of diabetes: nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation. Neuropathy causes loss of feeling in your feet, taking away your ability to feel pain and discomfort, so you may not detect an injury or irritation. Poor circulation in your feet reduces your ability to heal, making it hard for even a tiny cut to resist infection. Both of these complications can lead to diabetes-related foot and leg problems, including infections and ulcers, corns and calluses, dry and cracked skin, nail disorders, hammertoes and bunions, Charcot foot and bunions. Inspect your feet every day, and if you notice signs of sores or infection, see a foot and ankle surgeon who can help wounds heal faster and better prevent amputation. If you are living with diabetes, make a foot and ankle surgeon a part of your care team.

https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/diabetic-complications-and-amputation-prevention

10/28/2024

Foot problems are common in children due to their high levels of physical activity, but it is easy for the signs and symptoms of underlying foot issues to go unnoticed because of children's resiliency. Common symptoms to look out for include ankles turning in more than usual, foot arch flattening, cramping and, in some cases, a drastic change in physical activity level or the lack of desire to play outside. Initial treatment options may include activity modification, custom orthotics and anti-inflammatory medications. If these don't alleviate symptoms and the deformities persist or worsen, more aggressive treatments, including surgery, may be required. See a foot and ankle surgeon if you are noticing any of these symptoms in your child.

https://www.foothealthfacts.org/article/foot-care-during-childhood-requires-specialized-ap

10/21/2024

Not all foot issues cause pain. Conditions like fungal infections may not hurt, but can indicate a serious problem. If something looks off, get your feet checked by a podiatrist! www.apma.org/toenailfungus

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100 Simsbury Road, #209
Avon, CT
06001

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18606740284

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Voted “Top Doctor” in the field of Foot & Ankle Surgery in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Dr. Rachel Balloch specializes in the treatment of pathology in the foot and ankle including: Trauma. Pediatrics, Congenital Deformities, Diabetic Limb Salvage and Sports Injuries.