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Run a Little – It Feels Good!

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Running for exercise is, mostly, very good for us. Increasing heart rate, building stronger muscles and bones, and releasing endorphins are all things that keep us fit. The best news of all? ANY kind of running is good!! You don’t need to run wind sprints or complete marathons, you just need to get your body parts moving a tick faster than usual. Fast walking, jogging, or just periodic running during a walk will all increase your fitness level. And guess what? It’ll feel good, too!

So, run a little. Your body, and mind, will thank you.

Make sure you take care of your feet when you run!

It’s important to make sure your feet are well-cared for when you run. To learn more about how to take care of your feet while you run, check out this month’s newsletter.

At the first sign of foot and ankle pain or problems, stop and visit a podiatrist. To schedule an appointment with one of the podiatrists at Raleigh Foot & Ankle Center, call our office at (919) 850-9111 or use our online Request an Appointment form. We serve patients from Raleigh, Cary and Wake Forest in Wake County, NC and surrounding communities in and around the Raleigh-Durham Area and the rest of North Carolina. Hablamos Español.

Introducing Dr. Jordan Meyers!

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This month Raleigh Foot & Ankle Center has been excited to welcome Dr. Jordan Meyers to our office! We sat down and asked Dr. Meyers a few questions to help you get to know him a little better:

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Q: What is your background?

A: I moved to North Carolina when I was 11, so I really feel that I did most of my growing up here and have the strongest connection to North Carolina. I attended Cardinal Gibbons for high school and then East Carolina University (Go Pirates!). From there I headed North to Philadelphia to attend the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. I received my surgical training at the University of Louisville Hospital in Kentucky, all to eventually return back to North Carolina.

Q: Do you have a specialty or preference in what type of foot conditions or ailments you treat?

A: It is difficult for me to say that I enjoy treating one foot condition or ailment over another. In my opinion, the best part of my job is getting to meet new people, learn about their lives and their families, then find out how I can help alleviate their pain or condition so they can return back to what they enjoy doing. I feel very fortunate to have trained at such a diverse program that allows me to comfortably and quickly treat all conditions. Being an avid hockey player, I am also working to specialize in treating hockey injuries as I understand the unique nature of trauma and biomechanical stresses the foot and ankle undergo from hockey skates. My goal is to keep players of all ages on the ice!

Q: What are you most excited about in starting to see patients at Raleigh Foot & Ankle Center?

A: What I am most excited about is being able to bring my unique skill set to provide care for the great people of North Carolina. My wife, an operating room nurse, is also directly involved in providing care for patients. We are both excited to return back to North Carolina and provide exceptional care for people in a place that has provided us such a wonderful area to grow up in.

Q: What do you like to do for fun?

A: I enjoy spending time with my wife and young daughter! I also enjoy playing ice hockey, playing golf, working out, and volunteering my time and services to give back to the community.

Dr. Meyers is excited to be treating your feet! Stop by and help us welcome Dr. Meyers back to North Carolina!

Welcome to Raleigh Foot & Ankle Center

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Hello, Everyone!

Welcome to the world of Raleigh Foot and Ankle Center. We are Doctors Robert Hatcher, Kirk Woelffer, Alan Boehm, and Jordan Meyers. Together, we make up a group of podiatrists located in Raleigh, North Carolina. We aim to provide quality foot and ankle care, both surgical and nonsurgical, in a comfortable, friendly setting. Online, our goal is to provide a little bit of education, a little bit of fun, and a little bit of inspiration. The kicker: it’s all foot-related!

So, before we get started, you probably want to meet the doctors.

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Dr. Hatcher is from Wilmington, NC and graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Zoology. He obtained a graduate degree in physiology from the University of Georgia before heading to medical school at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He then went on to receive his surgical training from Northlake Hospital in Chicago. He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Hobbies: Fly-fishing, gardening, and photography

Favorite Shoes in My Closet: Keen’s from REI for gardening (great support and waterproof)

Dr. Woelffer hails from Mound, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota before heading off to medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa. Once he completed his surgical training at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, he had the opportunity to work in Germany and Austria as a European Fellow for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He later moved to North Carolina to join Raleigh Foot and Ankle Center, and once here met and married his wife Christina. They have 3 adorable kids.

Hobbies: Sports, music, classic cars, and watching Minnesota Vikings football

Favorite Shoes in My Closet: All-black Nike high-top basketball shoes

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Dr. Boehm is originally from Sandpoint, Idaho, but being a part of a military family gave him the opportunity to spend time all over the country, as well as four years in Japan during his childhood years. He spent his high school and college years in Georgia, before moving up to Philadelphia to obtain a degree in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University. He then completed his surgical foot and ankle residency at Temple University Hospital as a part of an intensive four-year program. Dr. Boehm is one of the only four-year-trained podiatric surgeons in the Triangle.

Hobbies: Marathons, triathlons, golf, cycling, and music

Favorite Shoes in My Closet: Brooks Glycerin running shoes

Dr. Meyers was born in Tucson, Arizona but moved to North Carolina early on, where he spent most of his life. He went to East Carolina University, where he obtained degrees in Athletic Training and Chemistry, before going to Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He then moved on to Louisville, Kentucky, where he completed his surgical training in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the University of Louisville Hospital and KentuckyOne Health. Dr. Meyers, the newest addition to our group, is excited to be back “home” in the Triangle area.

Hobbies: His family, ice hockey, snowboarding, and golf

Favorite Pair of Shoes in My Closet: Hockey skates

Now that you’ve met us, let us know what you think! Drop us a line in the comments section, find us on social media, or check out the contact page on our website!