About
Meet Dr. Tom Lyman, DPM
At Motion Focused Podiatry, we believe treatment should do more than relieve pain—it should restore movement and improve long-term function.
Dr. Tom Lyman brings a unique perspective to foot and ankle care through his combination of podiatric surgical training and advanced education in human kinesiology, the science of movement. His approach focuses on helping patients remain active during recovery while building a foundation for lifelong mobility.
After practicing for more than a decade, Dr. Lyman founded Motion Focused Podiatry to provide patients with access to advanced treatments and individualized care that often fall outside traditional insurance-driven models.
By emphasizing minimally invasive procedures, regenerative medicine, gait mechanics, and functional rehabilitation, he helps patients achieve better outcomes with less downtime.
A Different Approach to Foot & Ankle Care
Our philosophy is built around three principles:
Relieve Pain
Identify the source of pain and provide effective treatment solutions.
Restore Function
Correct movement patterns, improve mechanics, and address underlying causes.
Regenerate Tissue
Use advanced therapies that support the body’s natural healing process.
The result is a treatment experience focused on helping patients move better, recover faster, and stay active longer.
Life Outside the Office
Dr. Lyman and his wife, Tara, are excited to call Idaho home again after spending 12 years practicing and raising their family in Kansas. Together with their five children, they enjoy running, outdoor recreation, and spending time in the mountains. Their active lifestyle reinforces the same philosophy Dr. Lyman brings to his patients every day: movement matters.
Ready to Move Better?
Experience a different approach to foot and ankle care—one focused on reducing pain, restoring function, and helping you stay active for years to come.