If every step hurts and nothing seems to last, you’re not out of options. Our non-surgical heel pain procedure helps reduce chronic plantar fasciitis pain without surgery, downtime, or a long recovery.
Plantar Fasciitis
Shouldn’t Control
Your Life.
Chronic Heel Pain Doesn’t Just Hurt.
It Changes Your Life.
The first steps in the morning. Walking through the grocery store. Standing at work. Playing with your grandkids. Chronic plantar fasciitis can slowly take those things away.
Most patients we see have already tried something else.
This Changes Your Life.
No Cutting
Walk in, walk out–no
general anesthesia or
scalpels.
Covered by Insurance
Medicare + most major
plans accepted.
Real, Lasting Relief
Most patients feel better for
months–often years.
Led by an Expert
A science-based & recommended
procedure completed by
Dr. Thomas Shuster,
vascular specialist with
20+ years of experience.
What our Plantar Fasciitis
clients say about us
“Dr. Shuster and his team do an amazing job of ensuring you are educated, informed, and well taken care of. I was provided with great information about alternative options. If I could give 1,000 stars for the team from entry to exit, I would! If you don't want to go the surgical route, START HERE!”
- Miranda C., 5-star Google Reviewer
What to expect
from us
15-30 minute non-surgical procedure
No anesthesia or hospital stay
Little to no recovery time
Covered by Medicare and most insurances
Frequently Asked Questions
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You may be a candidate if:
Your heel pain has lasted longer than 3–6 months
Stretching, orthotics, injections, or therapy haven’t worked
Walking and daily activities are becoming difficult
You want to avoid surgery and lengthy recovery
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This is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure designed to reduce chronic inflammation causing heel pain. A tiny catheter is used to target abnormal blood vessels contributing to pain and irritation.
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Yes. Medicare and many major insurance plans cover the procedure. Our team can help verify your benefits during your consultation.
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The procedure typically takes 15–30 minutes and is performed in the office with no stay, and with little to no recovery time.
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Every patient is different, but many begin noticing reduced pain and improved mobility within 7–21 days.
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This procedure avoids many of the risks associated with traditional surgery, including:
Long recovery times
Incisions
General anesthesia
Infection risk
Extended downtime
For many patients, it offers a safer, lower-risk alternative.
What You are Avoiding
Long, painful
recovery from
surgery
Daily frustration
and chronic
pain
Repeated injections that stop working
Less mobility
and independence
You’re Not Out of Options.
You Just Haven’t Tried This.
You deserve to feel better–without the risk of surgery.
About your Doctor
Dr. Thomas Shuster (Right) Founder, Integrated Vascular Vein Center discussing the creation of GAE with Dr. Yuji Okono in Japan.
Dr. Thomas A. Shuster, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, is a board-certified specialist in vascular care, focusing on vein therapies and the treatment of vascular diseases. He serves as an associate professor at Michigan State University and actively contributes to national and international vascular organizations.
20+ years of experience
Known for compassionate, high-quality care
