Testimonials

He is an excellent doctor and saved my feet. I have diabetes and if it wasn’t for him, I would have lost toes and I have the feeling back in my feet The best.

Y.H., St. Johns University Track Coach

I cannot begin to express my appreciation for you taking time out of your busy schedule to see me yesterday. In retrospect, I want to thank you for all that you have done for me over the years. You have played a intricate role in my success as an athlete. I am extremely grateful for your expertise. After retirement, you continue to play a vital role in my overall health. I was in desperate need of relief yesterday. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worse, I was a 10!! After seeing you, I am a 1 or 2. I consider it a privilege to be able to be treated by you. I look forward to talking more in detail about collaborating with ST Johns in an effort to assist our student-athletes.

I am writing you from Yokohama , Japan to let you know about my foot health. I am please to let you know that the pain between my toes has disappeared with the use of the orthotics. I am been using both pair of the orthotics. The second pair seems to work as well as the first pair. The callus on the affected toe is very very small. I am able to walk without any pain. The hammer toe on my left foot is a lot straighter. Thank you for your help and I look forward to seeing you when we return in late December.

I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for all your help! Even though I have worn orthotics for most of my adult life, this is the first time I have made progress. that my feet have improved! You spent so much time with me that I was able to understood how to help myself as well . I am delighted to work with you so you could keep fine tuning my foot centering devices as my feet improve.

V.S., Manhattan

By explaining my foot structure and foot mechanics ( using your foot assessment diagnostics) I was able to understand the root of my problems. I am now able to understand how to buy shoes to accommodate my foot .-no more closet full of mistakes and the foot therapy program/ exercises have improved and strengthened my feet dramatically.

My posture is better, my gait is greatly improved – My hairdresser thought I walked with a limp –until I got your Centrings and a friend told me I used to bump into her when I walked—not anymore.

I am a grateful , raving fan—!!

Thanks , thanks thanks!

I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN TO THANK YOU. YOU GAVE ME BACK MY QUALITY OF LIFE THAT I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER HAVE AGAIN. WHEN I CAME TO YOUR OFFICE I WAS WEARING A BRACE, USING A CANE AND MY BALANCE WAS WAY OFF. I NO LONGER USE THE CANE NOR THE BRACE THANKS TO YOU. I THINK IF I HAD NOT GONE TO YOU I MIGHT HAVE LOST MY FOOT AND BEEN IN A WHEELCHAIR. YOU CARE ABOUT THE PATIENT'S HEALTH, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY WHICH ALSO HELPS IN THE HEALING PROCESS. I DON'T THINK THERE ARE ENOUGH WORDS TO THANK YOU.

When my doctor sent me to Dr. Shavelson two years ago and he presented the compelling strategy of Foot Centrings® to me, I was skeptical at first since I had been supplied orthotics before and they never improved the myriad foot disturbances and postural problems that I suffered as a former dancer.

After a week or so of getting “used to them”, they practically reversed years of foot pain including my bunionettes and hammertoes.

I am wearing more stylish shoes and have increased my activity level dramatically. I can’t live without my Foot Centrings®.

J.S., New York City
I am happy to report no aches or pains as of today. But, I was very sore the first few days. My feet were obviously readjusting and muscles were waking up. I’m testing which shoes work best (heel height 1 – 1/12 inches with rubber soles are my favorite right now) --especially since I do a lot of walking.

BEFORE 2/19
*Arches burned, calves and quadriceps were sore at the end of the day *Right knee pain, and swollen ankles if I walked or ran a long distance

AFTER 2/19
After a brief break-in period (about a week or so), all aches and pains listed above are gone. I stretch everyday and swear my calves are smaller (my boots fit!).

The only complaint I have is that I didn’t make an appointment to see you sooner. THANK YOU! Not only do I feel better physically, I am not sentenced to a life of man shoes and Birkenstocks. I’m due for a follow-up visit and am waiting for my 2nd (Sport) model orthotics from the lab. I can’t wait to start running again and would like to bring in a new pair of sneakers to our next appointment.

Dr. Dennis Shavelson is just the world's best podiatrist, period. His theory of foot structure is the only one that has ever made any sense to me. Not only did his theory make sense to me, but his optimism about the very advanced state of my bunion-hammertoe condition heartened me greatly. I did not want surgery. He made me Foot Centrings that have hugely helped me and agreed to work with my physical therapist, exchanging information with her about my progress. As a result of his care, I see some diminution of my condition without surgery. I am most grateful to him.

I am very grateful for the emergency care provided by Dr. Shavelson which enabled me to travel to California to see my son and family. Three days before my departure I developed a nasty blister and infection on my toe, which started to spread up to my leg. My internist prescribed an antibiotic and sent me to Dr. Shavelson who expertly opened up the blister, cleaned it out, dressed it and bound it up. After a second visit to Dr. Shavelson the next day, he recommended I wait another day before setting off. This I did, and then went off to California to see everyone nevertheless. I was able to walk around with very little trouble and have a great time. Had I not made that visit to his office, I probably would have missed the whole trip!