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Over 35,000 Patients
have trusted us for their foot care.
Feet for Life Podiatry Centers are one of the top-ranked foot and ankle practices in the country, specializing in progressive surgical and nonsurgical procedures to relieve your pain and give you beautiful, functional feet with minimal downtime or discomfort.
The doctors at Feet for Life Podiatry have surgical privileges at Missouri Baptist Medical Center | BJC HealthCare, SSM Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, and MidCounty Surgery Center, providing patients with convenient and cost-effective surgical care.
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Michael Horwitz, DPM, FACFAS
Board Certified Foot Surgeon and Medical Director
Dr. Horwitz is a board certified podiatrist by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons fellow, and master surgeon and instructor for GraMedica International and SafetyFix Medical Technologies. As the former residency director of DePaul Surgical Residency Program and medical director of MidCounty Surgery Center, Dr. Horwitz specializes in surgical procedures considered to be at the forefront of the field. While a majority of his work concentrates on bunion, forefoot and flat foot correction, Dr. Horwitz has also spent a good portion of his career perfecting non-surgical techniques for heel pain treatment. He founded Feet for Life Podiatry Companies in 1991, including Feet for Life Podiatry Centers, MidCounty Surgery Center and CleanSpa, and is passionate about developing longtime relationships with his patients and seeing how his work positively impacts the lives of others.
Nirali Shah, DPM
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Dr. Shah is a doctor of podiatric medicine and a board qualified reconstructive rearfoot and ankle specialist by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Shah specializes in both non-surgical and surgical treatments of the foot and ankle with specific emphasis on bunion correction, ankle pain, flatfoot correction, and tendonitis. As a former chief resident, Dr. Shah recognizes the importance of building strong patient relationships with high quality communication in order to achieve optimal treatment results. As a former podiatry patient herself, Dr. Shah applies a compassionate and informative approach to her practice which allows her patients to better understand their condition and collaboratively formulate a treatment plan that’s best for their specific needs.
Where Does It Hurt?
Click To Learn More About Why Your Foot Hurts And How We Treat It.
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1. Gout:
Pain in your great toe joint.
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2. Hammertoe
A bending of one or both joints of the second, 3rd, 4th, of 5th (little) toes.
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3. Morton's Neuroma
Irritated nerve at the base of the third and fourth toes.
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4. Bunion
An enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe.
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5. Corn
A cone shaped mass of hardened skin on the toe.
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6. Metatarsagia
Pain in the ball of the foot.
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7. Cuboid Syndrome
Pain along the outside of their foot.
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8. Flat Feet
The arch or instep of the foot collapses.
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9. Plantar Fasciitis
Pain in the heel of the foot.
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10. Athlete's Foot
A fungal infection that usually begins between the toes.
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11. Nail Fungus Infection
An infection of toenails that may cause damage to nails and become painful
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12. Other Conditions
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Just Because You’ve Been Able to Live with Foot Pain Doesn’t Mean You Have to. Regain the joys of life without foot pain. Feet For Life Podiatry Centers are here to give you beautiful, pain-free feet with minimal risk and downtime.
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Wonder Woman
Dr.Shah and her staff are amazing. Every one is super friendly and knowledgeable. Every visit I’ve had little to no wait time. Dr. Shah did a phenomenal job on my procedures. I highly recommend Dr. Shah and Feet for Life. I will return if I need any other foot care. A+++++
Rick Knight
Wonderful Experience with Dr. Horowitz. Definitely the place to go to if you have foot fungus and want to eliminate it forever. Looking forward to being able to wear sandals again this summer!
Jeff Lesuer
Dr. Horwitz and staff are great. I came from Kansas City to St. Louis specifically to see Dr. Horwitz after multiple bad experiences at home. The doctor and entire staff were kind, caring, and professional. I knew after my first consultation I was in good hands. If you have unique foot issues like I do and want a top notch experience I highly recommend Dr. Horwitz and staff at Feet For Life.
Living With Chronic Pain? Discover a Different Way to Heal.
Advanced Pain Relief with MLS Laser Therapy in St. Louis
What if you could relieve pain and support your body’s natural healing process—without injections, medication, or surgery?
MLS Laser Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses specialized light energy to help reduce pain, calm inflammation, and stimulate cellular activity that supports tissue repair.
Whether you’re struggling with stubborn heel pain, arthritis, tendon injuries, or ongoing muscle and joint discomfort, MLS Laser Therapy may help you feel better and get back to the activities you enjoy.
Treatments are quick, typically painless, and require no recovery time from the procedure.
Where to Start Your MLS Laser Therapy
The right place to begin depends on where your pain is located.
- Evaluation
- Personalized Plan
- Begin MLS Treatment
If your pain is below the ankle:
Start at Feet For Life
Ideal for foot, heel, and lower leg conditions.
Schedule at Feet For LifeIf your pain is above the ankle:
Start at Balanced Body Rehab
Includes knee, hip, back, shoulder, neck, and upper extremities.
Schedule at Balanced Body Rehab*Above-the-ankle patients must have an initial consultation and referal from Balanced Body Rehab.
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Clean Pedicures for Beautiful Feet
Don’t be embarrassed about how your feet look. Maintain healthy and attractive feet with either medical or luxury pedicures for both men and women at CleanSpa, a medical nail spa within Feet for Life’s Chesterfield Valley location.
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