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My approach to care is shaped by many influences: two grandmothers deeply rooted in natural Indian healing traditions, physician parents trained in allopathic medicine, and hands-on experiences with patients across the spectrum — from veterans and amputees to pediatric and elite athletes. I’ve worked in memory care units, treated professional athletes with highly specific performance needs, and I’ve been a patient myself. These perspectives have taught me that truly effective care blends science, empathy, and practicality.

Over the past decade, I’ve built a sports medicine-focused practice that helps people move better, recover smarter, and stay active — whether they’re weekend walkers, youth athletes, or Olympic hopefuls. My clinical work is grounded in biomechanics, injury prevention, and personalized plans that reflect each patient’s goals and lifestyle. I use advanced diagnostics, gait and shoe evaluations, in-office imaging, and targeted rehab strategies to create treatments that go beyond the standard playbook.

As a lifelong athlete and yoga instructor, I’m passionate about understanding the why behind pain and performance — and how smarter tools, better communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration can help people move with more freedom and less fear.

Outside the clinic, I serve as Assistant Clinical Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine and volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix. I’m also exploring opportunities in footwear innovation, athlete UX, and injury prevention — looking to bridge clinical insight with product design that truly supports active lives.

Thanks for being here — I’m always open to connecting with others working at the intersection of movement, medicine, and human performance.

Welcome to Firmfooted, a unique platform where the science of sports medicine meets a lifelong passion for shoe gear, all with a vision towards innovative shoe design and expert consultation. I'm Dr. Arya, a board-certified podiatrist based in Arizona. As a podiatrist, I've seen firsthand how crucial footwear is for injury prevention and patient well-being. My unique experiences working with patients have sparked a deep interest in product development and engineering, particularly in the realm of shoes. This site, firmfooted.com, is where I explore that passion, combining my medical knowledge with a love for footwear and a commitment to patient education. It's a journey of learning and discovery, aimed at creating better solutions for foot health and performance. My mission is to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and practical footwear knowledge, providing you with unparalleled insights into shoe design, biomechanics, and patient-centered solutions, while also showcasing my interest for design, engineering, innovation and consulting roles within the footwear industry.

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