Foot & Ankle Care, Designed Around You. Opening This Fall.
After years of caring for patients throughout Central Florida, I’m excited to announce the opening of Balanced Podiatry this fall.
Balanced Podiatry is a Direct Specialty Care practice focused on personalized foot and ankle care. By working directly with patients instead of insurance companies, we’re able to offer transparent pricing, easier access to your physician, more time during appointments, and treatment plans designed around your individual needs.
Accepting new patient inquiries now.
Where Have I Been?
Over the past several weeks, many former patients have reached out asking where I went. I can’t tell you how much your messages and support have meant.
I am excited to share that I’m opening Balanced Podiatry, an independent foot and ankle practice built around the kind of care I have always believed patients deserve.
This practice gives me the opportunity to spend more time with each patient, communicate directly, and focus on personalized treatment without many of the administrative barriers found in traditional healthcare.
Why Direct Specialty Care?
Balanced Podiatry does not bill insurance.
Instead, patients pay transparent, upfront pricing for their visit. This allows us to focus on your care rather than insurance requirements, resulting in longer appointments, direct communication with your physician, and treatment recommendations based on what’s best for you.
Your treatment plan should reflect your goals, lifestyle, and long-term health, not insurance limitations.
PERSONALIZED CARE
TIME FOR YOU
Appointments are designed to create space for meaningful conversations and informed decisions.
DIRECT ACCESS
Communicate directly with your physician and receive timely, personalized care when you need it.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Foot Pain
Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Ankle Pain & Instability
Sports & Overuse Injuries
Diabetic Foot Care
Nail Conditions
Skin Conditions
Custom Orthotics
Arthritis & Joint Pain
Mobility Concerns
Not sure if your condition belongs on this list? Reach out and let’s talk.
Meet Dr. Larissa Schmidt, DPM
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 podiatrist, 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 stay active, independent, and doing the things they love.
What Happens After You Reach Out?
Step 1: Submit an Inquiry
Tell us a little about what’s bringing you in.
Dr. Schmidt personally reviews every inquiry to better understand your needs and determine how Balanced Podiatry can best help.
Step 2: Personal Review
If Balanced Podiatry is a good fit for your needs, we’ll contact you with information about scheduling your visit.
Step 3: Next Steps
HOME VISIT?
We offer in-home evaluation and treatment services for your convenience. If you're interested in receiving care in the comfort of your home, please contact us to inquire about availability. We'd be happy to discuss your needs and let you know if in-home services are available in your area.
