Why I Founded The Healing Sole

As an orthopedic surgeon, I found myself giving the same advice to patients over and over again. Plantar Fasciitis was one of the most common complaints I treated, and I kept repeating the same recommendations—firm support, offloading tension, and avoiding gimmicky insoles that don’t actually help. But with so many options out there, my patients struggled to find an effective solution that worked for them.

I founded The Healing Sole because I knew there had to be a better way. Instead of sending patients on a frustrating search for the right shoe, I decided to design it myself—a clinically-tested, orthopedic solution that actually helps the foot heal, not just mask the pain.

My goal was simple: build a shoe that supports your foot, encourages recovery, and actually works.

Orthopedic Shoes From a Real Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Meredith Warner has dedicated her career to treating real patients with real foot pain. As a U.S. combat veteran and practicing orthopedic surgeon, she created The Healing Sole to provide honest, medically sound relief—not just for her own patients, but for anyone dealing with pain. She believes that when a product is marketed as an "orthopedic" solution, it should come from an actual orthopedic specialist.

  • 2015 - Founded the Healing Sole
  • 2013 - Founded her own private orthopedic practice.
  • 2010 - Deployed to Haiti for disaster relief, performing surgery on earthquake victims.
  • 2007-2009 - Served as a US Air Force combat surgeon in Iraq and Afghanistan
  • 2006 - Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.
  • 2001 - Earned her Medical Degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in Philadelphia, PA.

This shoe was designed to promote recovery in the patients I've literally just finished operating on. If it can help them, it can definitely help you.

What Makes The Healing Sole Different?

Many big-name footwear brands market their shoes as an “orthopedic” solution, but most of them don’t actually help you heal. Their only goal is to keep you reliant on their product, which means they don’t care if the pain returns the moment you take your shoes off.

If you’re wearing The Healing Sole, I think of you like a patient, not a customer. My goal isn’t to sell you something—it’s to actually address the root causes of your pain.

One of the main ways we achieve this is through the sole of our shoes. Most orthopedic footwear utilizes a soft footbed. While this might feel nice at first, it’s a lot like walking on a pillow—comfortable, but not corrective.

"That’s why I designed The Healing Sole to provide more than just temporary relief—it actively supports and strengthens your feet, so you can experience real, lasting recovery."

Meet your Healing Sole Customer Care Team

Our Customer Care Team is dedicated to ensuring your experience with The Healing Sole is exceptional. They do more than answer customer service inquiries all day. They also package each order by hand and connect with you in The Healing Sole’s Facebook community!

Natalie Noel, MBA
Co-Founder &
Customer Care
Victoria Albarez
Customer Care &
Head of Shipping and Receiving

We’re dedicated to helping you find real relief—whenever you need it.

  • Need help getting started? Check out our Break-In Guide for technical tips from Dr. Warner.
  • Have questions or need support? Contact Us with any shipping or customer service needs.