Fans of Joe Shinall, C-Ped, who worked at Barnhart for several years, will be thrilled to know he has landed well at Artisan. Joe has worked with me steadily for two years as I underwent major foot reconstructive surgery. He's designed custom orthotics, necessary for someone with an extremely high arch, for healing. Then orthotics for post-healing. Then new orthotics when I developed sesamoiditis from overtraining.
Joe's a magician when it comes to knowledge of the different materials, how to layer products to get the right padding in the right places for the right strike in your gait. As I've healed, I've counted on Joe as my partner as I get my feet back in shape to train again.
His ability to craft something right in the shop while you wait is amazing. You walk in with a limp, you stride out with a smile.
These days Joe spends part of his time in Eugene and part in Roseburg for Artisan. As a 71-year-old adventure athlete, I need the best feet for the work I do. Even though I face more procedures, I know that my feet will heal well and I will be back on the mountain in no time with Joe's help.
If your feet hurt, don't suffer through the pain. You may be doing terrible damage to yourself right up to your hips and lower back. Custom orthotics may well make all the difference. read more