Serving Idaho Falls and surrounding communities
Relieve. Restore. Regenerate. Stay in Motion.
Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Designed to Keep You Moving
At Motion Focused Podiatry, we do more than treat foot and ankle pain. We help active individuals restore function, recover from injury, and return to the activities they love.
Whether you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, a sports injury, arthritis, bunions, ankle instability, or chronic foot pain, our goal is simple: reduce pain, restore mechanics, and regenerate healthy tissue whenever possible.
Using advanced regenerative medicine, minimally invasive procedures, and movement-focused treatment plans, we help patients stay active throughout the healing process instead of sitting on the sidelines.
Why Motion Focused Podiatry?
Care Designed Around Function, Not Just Symptoms
Many foot and ankle treatments focus on temporarily masking pain. We focus on identifying the root cause of dysfunction and creating solutions that improve how your body moves for the long term.
Because our practice operates primarily on a cash-pay concierge model, treatment decisions are based on what is best for you—not what insurance companies dictate.
What Makes Us Different
- Movement-focused approach to healing
- Concierge-style patient experience
- Advanced regenerative therapies
- Minimally invasive surgical options
- In-office procedures and treatments
- Personalized gait and movement analysis
- Custom functional orthotics
- Faster recovery with less downtime
- Care designed to keep you active
Advanced Treatments
Innovative Solutions for Lasting Results
We offer advanced non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments designed to promote healing and restore function.
Focused Shockwave Therapy
Using the advanced STORZ Medical Focused Shockwave System, we stimulate your body’s natural healing response to treat chronic tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and more.
MLS Laser Therapy
MLS Laser Therapy utilizes synchronized dual wavelengths to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue repair.
Regenerative Tissue Injections
Advanced regenerative tissue injections help support healing of damaged tendons, ligaments, joints, and soft tissues while promoting long-term recovery.
Custom Functional Orthotics
Designed specifically for your biomechanics, our orthotics help improve movement efficiency, reduce stress on injured tissues, and enhance overall foot function.
Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery
Many procedures can be performed through tiny incisions without screws or plates, resulting in less pain, minimal scarring, and faster recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Helping Active People Stay Active
We treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel pain
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Chronic ankle instability
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Neuromas
- Stress fractures
- Sports injuries
- Tendonitis
- Ligament injuries
- Foot and ankle fractures
- Flat feet
- Running injuries
Active Lifestyle Medicine
Care for Athletes and Active Individuals
Whether you’re training, competing, or simply trying to stay active, we understand the demands your activities place on your feet and ankles.
We frequently help patients recover from injuries related to:
- Running and trail running
- Pickleball and tennis
- High school athletics
- College athletics
- Hiking and backpacking
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- CrossFit and fitness training
- Outdoor recreation
Our goal isn’t simply to get you out of pain, it’s to get you back to doing what you love.
Meet Dr. Tom Lyman, DPM
Movement Is More Than a Philosophy—It’s a Way of Life
Dr. Tom Lyman is a podiatric physician and surgeon with more than a decade of clinical experience and a Master’s Degree in Human Kinesiology, the science of human movement.
His unique background allows him to look beyond symptoms and focus on how the entire body functions during movement. By combining advanced regenerative medicine, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and biomechanical expertise, Dr. Lyman helps patients recover while maintaining active lifestyles.
What Patients Say About Us
4.9
(50+ Reviews)
4.7
“I had been struggling with heel pain for nearly a year and had tried stretching, orthotics, injections, and physical therapy with little success. Dr. Lyman took the time to understand how I moved, not just where it hurt. After a treatment plan that included shockwave therapy and gait modifications, I was able to return to running pain-free. I appreciated the personalized care and never felt rushed during my visits.”
4.9
“When I was told I needed bunion surgery, I expected a long recovery and months away from the activities I enjoy. Dr. Lyman explained a minimally invasive option that could be performed in the office with a much quicker recovery. The procedure was far easier than I expected, and I’m thrilled with both the appearance and function of my foot. Most importantly, I’m back to hiking and staying active.”
Don't Let Foot or Ankle Pain Slow You Down
Whether you’re trying to stay active, return to sports, or simply enjoy everyday life without pain, Motion Focused Podiatry is here to help.
Schedule your consultation today and discover a better path to recovery.