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survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association

(APMA) that included 1,000 US adults ages18 years and older,

found that many Americans ranked their foot health as the least

of their medical concerns. However, a trip to the podiatrist can

go beyond caring for an in-grown toe nail or pesky bunion. Givingmedical attention to your feet can help catch early signs of diabetes, ar-

thritis, nerve and circulatory disorders. Even if you experience an injury

or need extensive wound care treatment, a direct visit to the podiatrist

would save hours in the emergency room and ensure faster relief.

Patients come to us in pain and they leave here feeling very good.

That is definitely one of the rewards of podiatry, says local podiatrist

Dr. Michael Zarro, director of the Foot and Wellness Center in thePacker Park Shopping Center. Along with assistance from colleagues

Dr. Elizabeth Brooks, Dr. Elizabeth Luong and Dr. Amy Hall, Dr. Zarro

has been overseeing patient care for more than two decades.

Over the years, weve developed a practice where we taught our pa-

tients the right thing to do for their feet how to groom their feet and how

to care for them, especially our diabetic patients, he confidently asserts.

Recently, Dr. Zarro trademarked a complementing, cosmetic careservice as part of his Wellness for the Sole, LLC campaign called the

Medicure, a pedicure with medical attentiveness. Though the medi-

cal benefits of visiting his practice range from decreasing pain to treat-

ing a disease, a little shimmer never hurt anyone.

As an office we noticed that people are becoming more conscious

of the cosmetology of their feet, Dr. Zarro observes. Wellness for the

Sole focuses on the cosmetology as well as the wellness of your feetand ankles. It is a holistic approach to pampering.

Though senior citizens, diabetics and athletes are the most likely

patients to visit Dr. Zarros office, he and his staff strongly encourage

people of all ages and aliments to make an appointment. Quite pos-

sibly, there is a simple solution and plan to correct your gait, relieve

pressure points that trigger pain or swollen ankles.

Patients have a choice of highly dedicated doctors with accessiblehours, he promises. Ignoring problems in the foot can have serious

consequences, even loss of limbs. We are an intricate part of the com-

munity and offer a medical service that people have a need for.! QDr. Michael Zarro, the Foot & Wellness Center, is a member of the

PRH Business Network.

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by LAUREN GORDONphoto by JAMES CARDELLI

Wellness forthe Sole

Dr. Amy Hall, Dr. Elizabeth Y. Brooks, Dr. Michael F. Zarro, Dr. Elizabeth D. Luong.