Da Vinci Foot and Ankle

Laser Treatment For Scars – Da Vinci Foot and Ankle

While some consider scars something to be proud of (like a battle wound), for others, scars are unpleasant reminders of trauma or accidents that were out of their control. Scars can be unsightly and embarrassing at times and until recently there haven’t been many effective methods to get rid of them for good. Da Vinci […]

Da Vinci Foot and Ankle – More Than Podiatry

About Us At Da Vinci Foot and Ankle, Dr. Christopher Menke and Dr. Allison Menke (brother and sister) started with a vision that medical practices need to get back to being truly patient care driven. Their mission is to establish tailored treatment options for patients with foot and ankle ailments. Not every patient is the […]

5 Big Toe Bummers – Common Causes of Big Toe Pain

Our big toes are a surprisingly sensitive part of our bodies. Even the tiniest problem can cause us terrible pain. In this blog, we’re going to give an overview of some of the most common causes of big toe pain and their solutions. 5 Big Toe Bummers Ingrown Toenails An ingrown toenail happens when the […]

Back to School Foot Health – Guidelines for new shoes

Here we are again, quickly approaching the start of a new school year. Teachers are prepping, parents are shopping and kids are, well, GROWING. From toddlers to high school students, the one thing we can count on is that their feet have grown since the year before. It’s important to evaluate your children’s shoes before […]

5 Simple Stretches for Happy Ankles

The risk of an ankle sprain increases with age when supporting muscles weaken and there is a lack of care to stretch, engage and strengthen the ankle ligaments and structure. As dooming as this may sound, you can help prevent not only ankle sprains, but a weakening ankle system all together with simple stretching and […]

7 Ways to Avoid Athlete’s Foot

This month summer officially begins and with warmer temperatures comes less protection for our feet. With many of us visiting public beaches, pools, gyms and more frequently walking around barefoot, there is a greater chance of contracting a nasty fungus, namely: athlete’s foot. What is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot is a highly contagious fungal infection […]

Misaligned Feet = Misaligned Body

Did you know the 52 bones in our feet make up a quarter of the bones in our entire body? Our feet play a huge role in the proper alignment of everything else all the way up to our heads. It’s very possible that the pain you feel in your knee, hip, side or even […]

Morning Foot Care Routine

If you experience foot pain before you ever even get out of bed, there is a good chance you need to incorporate this “Morning Foot Care” routine into your daily doings. Morning foot pain can be caused by many conditions from tight ligaments/muscles to severe plantar fasciitis or even simply just plain old inflammation. Standing […]

Vein Solution- Laser Treatment for Unsightly Veins

Tired of trying to hide those pesky leg veins? We’ve got a quick and painless solution for you. Enjoy wearing your shorts and skirts this summer! Spider Veins are the most common type of visible vein. Spider veins are really tiny veins that are in the outer layer of skin close to the surface, so […]

Stop Hiding Your Feet and Learn About KeryFlex

Summer time will be here before you know it, stop hiding your feet and learn about KeryFlex !  For some of us warmer temperatures magnify the insecurities we have about our toenails. From discoloration to damage from fungus, KeryFlex can bring your toenails back to life! Let this be the last summer you worry about hiding your […]