Dr. Larissa Schmidt in a white blazer seated against a dark geometric wall

Personalized Foot & Ankle Care That Keeps You Moving

Whether you’re dealing with foot pain, an ankle injury, or an ongoing condition, Balanced Podiatry provides personalized care designed around your goals, your lifestyle, and your long-term mobility.

Message Our Office

Learn About Direct Specialty Care

Footprints leading along a sandy beach beside foamy ocean waves

Foot or ankle pain shouldn’t dictate your life.

Pain or Difficulty Walking
Plantar Fasciitis
Ingrown Toenails
Calluses
Osteoarthritis
Tendinitis
Same Day Injuries

Common Conditions

Learn More

Why Direct Specialty Care?

Balanced Podiatry is built around a simpler, more personal approach to foot and ankle care.

By removing many of the administrative barriers of traditional healthcare, your physician can focus more fully on you, creating more time for meaningful conversations, direct communication, and treatment recommendations based on your individual needs.

Close-up of a person massaging a bare foot and ankle.

Your treatment plan is built around your goals, lifestyle, and long-term health, not the limitations of an insurance plan.

PERSONALIZED CARE

Glass hourglass with sand falling through the center against a dark background

TIME FOR YOU

Appointments are designed to create space for meaningful conversations, thorough evaluation, and informed decisions.

Person wearing bright orange running shoes climbing concrete steps

DIRECT ACCESS

Communicate directly with your physician and get the guidance you need without navigating layers of traditional healthcare.

Dr. Larissa Schmidt in a black ruffled blouse sitting on a brown leather sofa against a geometric patterned wall

Meet Dr. Larissa Schmidt

With more than 15 years of experience serving the Central Florida community, Dr. Larissa Schmidt has dedicated her career to helping patients stay active, healthy, and mobile.

As a double board-certified podiatric surgeon, Dr. Schmidt provides comprehensive foot and ankle care with a focus on personalized treatment, patient education, and long-term wellness. Her experience spans private practice, hospital care, surgical treatment, and medical education, giving her a unique perspective on both conservative and advanced treatment options.

Through Balanced Podiatry, Dr. Schmidt has created a practice centered around what matters most: listening to patients, providing thoughtful care, and helping people move through life with confidence.

Learn More About Dr. Schmidt

Our Services

Our concierge-style podiatry practice provides personalized, comprehensive foot and ankle care in a relaxed, patient-centered setting. From routine care and heel pain to ingrown toenails and diabetic foot evaluations, we offer unhurried appointments, convenient scheduling, and tailored treatment plans. Our goal is expert, compassionate care that keeps you comfortable, active, and confident.

White line drawing of a foot wearing a shoe with a flashlight shining on it, alongside sprouting leaves.

Regenerative Medicine

Our regenerative therapies help support your body's natural healing process for select foot and ankle conditions. These treatments are designed to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Learn More About Remy Laser Therapy ↗

White outline of a foot and ankle on a black background

Heel Pain

Personalized heel pain treatment combining conservative care, advanced technologies, and regenerative medicine to support healing, restore mobility, and optimize long-term outcomes.

White line drawing of a person lying down with a hand raised near their face

Same-Day Injuries

Same-day appointments are prioritized for acute foot and ankle injuries to support timely diagnosis, effective treatment, and recovery.

White line drawing of a bare foot with a medical shield and cross symbol, representing foot health protection.

Diabetic Foot Care

Comprehensive diabetic foot evaluations, preventive care, and ongoing monitoring designed to identify risk factors early, reduce the likelihood of complications, and preserve long-term foot health.

White outline illustration of the bones and joints of a human ankle and foot on a black background

Structural Issues

Professional evaluation and treatment of bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, and other structural foot conditions to relieve pain, improve function, and support long-term mobility.

White line drawing of a foot stepping into a ballet flat shoe with dotted interior, on a black background

Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics are designed specifically for your feet to improve alignment, relieve pain, and increase comfort. This includes care for pediatric outgrowth programs as feet continue to grow.

Minimalist white line drawing of three smiling ghosts with sparkle accents on a black background

Nail Concerns

Advanced treatment for common and complex nail conditions, including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections, nail trauma, and thickened nails, with a focus on restoring comfort, function, and healthy nail growth.
Learn More About Toenail Fungus Treatment ↗

White outline drawing of a ballet pointe shoe with ribbon straps on a black background

Ankle Sprains

Prompt evaluation and personalized treatment for foot and ankle sprains to promote healing, restore stability, and safely return you to your daily activities.

White line drawing of a hand holding a flowering plant stem with leaves and sparkling accents on a black background

Routine Foot Care

Professional care for calluses, corns, thickened nails, and other routine foot concerns. Regular maintenance helps keep your feet healthy, comfortable, and functioning at their best.