Heel Pain Without Surgery, Needles, or Downtime

The Heal Institute is the only practice in LA offering TempSure Envi radiofrequency for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. Board-certified orthopaedic MD in Marina Del Rey.

Book Online Now
Call (310) 437-7922
✓ Board-Certified Orthopaedic MD
✓ LA Magazine Top Doctor Since 2017
✓ USC-Trained
✓ 4.0 ★ Rating on Google & Yelp

If This Sounds Familiar

If You've Tried This and It Hasn't Worked

You’ve likely already tried:
  • Calf stretches
  • Heel cups & insoles
  • Cortisone shots
  • Months of physical therapy
  • Custom orthotics
If these haven’t fixed your heel pain after 6+ weeks, you’re not broken. The treatment is. There’s a non-surgical option most LA practices don’t offer.

The Treatment

How TempSure Envi Works

TempSure Envi delivers targeted radiofrequency energy that gently heats the affected tissue to stimulate the body’s natural healing response, with no needles and no incisions.

  • 15 to 20 minute treatment
  • Typically 3 to 4 sessions
  • Most patients feel improvement within 2 to 4 weeks
  • No downtime: walk out and resume your day
Book a Heal Institute Consult
doctor with patient
leg

Two Conditions, One Approach

Plantar Fasciitis vs. Achilles Tendinitis: We Treat Both

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot. It classically causes sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning or after rest. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults and is often linked to overuse, tight calves, or unsupportive footwear.

Achilles tendinitis is overuse irritation of the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel and ankle, causing pain and stiffness that worsen with activity. It can be insertional (where the tendon meets the heel bone) or non-insertional (in the mid-portion of the tendon).

Both conditions respond to a conservative-first approach, and both are candidates for TempSure radiofrequency when stretching, orthotics, and other measures haven’t resolved the pain.

Meet Your Heel Pain Specialist

Dr. Alexis Dixon is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeon, a USC valedictorian and USC-trained surgeon, LA Magazine Top Doctor since 2017, Red Bull North America team physician, and Cedars- Sinai affiliate. She brings a surgeon’s diagnostic rigor to non-surgical heel pain care, so the underlying cause is identified, not just the symptom.

Meet Dr. Dixon

What Patients Say

Patient Reviews

Kevin S. · Google
"Alexis is truly one of the most caring doctors I have met. Would highly, highly recommend."
Sara B. · Google
"Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Dixon helped me with a tough Achilles tendon problem when other doctors couldn't."
Thanh H. · Google
"I met Dr. Dixon for a foot and ankle issue and left genuinely impressed. She answered every question with a calm, steady presence."
Donna M. · Google
"On vacation, I tripped and fractured my foot. We found Dr. Dixon and they saw me within hours. Wonderful staff."
Natalie A. · Yelp
"Dr. Dixon is the best doctor I have ever had, and a talented surgeon. Compassionate, caring, and great with follow-up."
Mila F. · Yelp
"Saved my foot! After a navicular fracture and surgery, everything healed beautifully. A truly talented surgeon."
Sam U. · Yelp
"Dr. Dixon is direct, patient with explanations, and thorough. She listens carefully and provides excellent care."
Britt W. · Yelp
"She fixed a peroneal issue with the right custom orthotic when others could not. I love her, and highly recommend her."
Loni W. · Yelp
"The most thorough foot doctor in town. She took her time, and I felt very confident in her treatment plan."
Ken K. · Yelp
"She listened and did not jump to conclusions, taking it one step at a time. Caring, understanding, and highly recommended."
Benny B. · Yelp
"Dr. Dixon was very professional. She took the time to evaluate my problem and gave me a game plan. I highly recommend her without reservation."
Sherri H. · Yelp
"Dr. Dixon and her staff exceeded all my expectations. Thorough, kind, and efficient. I would recommend her and her office to anyone needing the best orthopedic care."

Patient Questions

Heel Pain FAQs

Most patients describe the treatment as a warm, comfortable sensation. It uses no needles and no incisions.
Most patients need about 3–4 sessions, though Dr. Dixon tailors the plan to your condition and response.
A cortisone injection temporarily reduces inflammation but doesn’t address the underlying tissue, and repeated shots carry risks. TempSure radiofrequency works by stimulating the tissue’s own healing response, without needles.
Many patients feel improvement within 2–4 weeks and return to activity progressively. Dr. Dixon will give you a personalized timeline.
Addressing footwear, calf tightness, and activity habits alongside treatment reduces the chance of recurrence. Dr. Dixon reviews these with you.
Let the office know if you are or may be pregnant so Dr. Dixon can advise on the most appropriate options for you.
That’s exactly what the consultation is for. Several conditions cause heel pain, and an accurate diagnosis from a foot & ankle surgeon determines the right treatment.
In most cases you can schedule a consultation directly.
Same-week consultations are often available. Call (310) 437-7922.
Alexis E. Dixon

About Your Surgeon

Alexis E. Dixon, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Dixon is a board-certified orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeon practicing in Marina Del Rey, California. USC-trained and named an LA Magazine Top Doctor since 2017, she combines surgical expertise with a conservative-first philosophy, treating the underlying joint and tendon, not just the symptom. She treats ganglion cysts, bunions, Achilles injuries, plantar fasciitis, fractures, and the full range of foot and ankle conditions.

Meet Dr. Dixon →

Get Out of Heel Pain

Start with a Heal Institute consultation from a board-certified orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeon in Marina Del Rey.

Book Online Now
Call (310) 437-7922