http://laurenmayhewwellness.com/

Lauren Mayhew Wellness, Boston, MA (2026)

08/06/2026

I never imagined I’d be able to walk barefoot all summer, stay active all day without foot pain, or wear any shoes I liked without paying for it later.

But now, that’s my reality.

It didn't happen overnight.

I used to deal with plantar fasciitis that kept coming back. I was told I’d probably always have foot problems because I was an "over-pronator" — basically, flat-footed.

So I followed all the advice I was given.

I tried custom orthotics, new shoes, stretching, strengthening, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, and physical therapy.
Whenever something didn’t help, I figured I just hadn’t found the right solution yet.

Back then, I honestly thought my body was broken and needed fixing.

Giving up wasn’t an option for me because being active is a big part of who I am.

But eventually, I had to admit that even though I was doing everything “right,” I still wasn’t getting better.

That’s when I started asking different questions.

Instead of just focusing on my feet, I began to really look into what causes ongoing pain in the body as a whole.

After years of studying, professional training, and trying out what I learned on myself and my clients, things finally started to make sense.

The biggest thing I discovered?

Plantar fasciitis wasn’t just about my feet.

It was really about how my whole body was moving, adapting, and responding over time.

Looking back, I’m really grateful I kept searching for answers.

The path I took didn’t just help my feet. It completely changed how I understand the body.

I learned that our bodies can adapt and change when we really understand what’s causing the problem. That lesson has helped me not just with plantar fasciitis, but also with the changes that come with midlife.

If you’ve been struggling with plantar fasciitis for months.

If you've tried all the "right" things but you're still frustrated.

If you’re starting to wonder if something important has been missed...

I’d love to share the approach that finally changed everything for me and has helped hundreds of women figure out why they weren’t getting better and reclaim their active lives.

Join me for my free training on Tuesday, August 18th. I’ll show you a new way to look at persistent plantar fasciitis and what it really takes to make lasting changes.

The good news is that you don't have to figure this out on your own. I'll walk you through the same principles that completely changed the way I understood my body, and that have helped so many of my clients move forward. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to better understand your own body.

Just comment "Healing" below, and I’ll send you the registration link.

07/09/2026

What if you're feeling lost and confused about how to heal your plantar fasciitis because you've been given the wrong map?

For years, I thought my plantar fasciitis wasn't improving because I wasn't disciplined enough.

I stretched more. Strengthened more. Rested more. I kept thinking that if I just did everything "right," I'd finally heal.

I was wrong.

The biggest shift happened when I stopped treating my plantar fasciitis like it was only a foot problem.

Instead, I started looking at whole-body movement patterns, chronic muscle tension, and my nervous system’s role in keeping me stuck.

That's when everything changed.

Healing wasn't about more willpower. It was about retraining my body, not fighting it.

If you've had plantar fasciitis for months (or years) despite doing everything you've been told to do, there may be a reason.

Comment TRAINING, and I’ll send you the link to my free class on why persistent plantar fasciitis is different—and what to do instead.

06/03/2026

Have you ever been sure you had the right answer about something, only to realize you had it completely wrong?

For years, I tried to fix my plantar fasciitis with stretching and strength training—and advised my clients to do the same.

I believed it because it was what I was taught. I believed it because it sometimes worked, at least for a while.

In reality, my plantar fasciitis was never completely resolved, and few of my clients saw complete resolution, in spite of the fact that they diligently followed the plans I created for them.

That forced me to ask a question I had been avoiding: What if there was something I was not addressing that was the thing driving everything?

What I found changed my entire approach to healing my own body, and it completely altered how I worked with my clients.

Ultimately, it led me to create my program and specialize in plantar fasciitis. Because what I discovered turned everything on its head, and I strongly feel it needs to be shouted from the rooftops.

So, here I am in this little corner of the Internet, my “rooftop” shouting it to all of you!

I discovered that most plantar fasciitis “solutions” completely ignore the nervous system and its role in posture, movement patterns, and pain. If the body is locked in a protective bracing mode, whether it’s from repetitive use, poor postural habits, previous injuries/surgeries, or ongoing psychological stress, it will quietly undermine every physical intervention for foot pain – including orthotics, injections, shock wave therapy, or even surgery.

Once I started addressing things from this perspective first, everything else started working the way it was supposed to.
If you are working hard and still not getting results with your plantar fasciitis, the missing piece might be something no one has mentioned yet.

To receive the link for my free training on Tuesday, June 9th, comment the word "MISSING" below, and I will get you the sign-up link so you can join and learn about the most overlooked factors in healing persistent plantar fasciitis and how to finally get off the "temporary relief" roller coaster.

05/07/2026

If you’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis for months (or years) and nothing seems to completely resolve it, it may be time to look beyond your feet.

Persistent plantar fasciitis is often influenced by factors beyond tissue irritation alone.

Stress.
Tension.
Protective movement patterns.
Nervous system sensitivity.
Fear of re-injury.
Whole-body compensation.

That’s why so many women continue to struggle even after trying stretching, orthotics, injections, PT, shockwave, and strengthening exercises.

If this sounds familiar, swipe through the carousel.

And if you want to learn more, I’ll be covering this in my free live masterclass next week:
“Why Your Plantar Fasciitis Isn’t Getting Better — And What To Do Instead.”

Comment “WEBINAR” and I’ll send you the link.

05/06/2026

Join me for my free Masterclass on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. EST!

In this training, I promise to show you 3 big things:

* The real reason why the things you’ve tried aren’t working

* The root cause of plantar fasciitis and precisely what you need to do to resolve it AND keep it from coming back

* The process that finally set me free from PF and that has been the GAMECHANGER for hundreds of my clients

And a whole lot more…

The sign-up link is below in the comments or comment "Training," and I'll get it to you!

04/16/2026

The hard truth about plantar fasciitis treatments…

I will say this plainly, because I think you deserve plain. Most plantar fasciitis treatments are structured around symptom management. Not resolution. Not root cause. Management.

That is not necessarily malicious. It is how most practitioners are trained. It is what the current system funds and teaches. But it means that people with persistent plantar fasciitis who enter that system are, by design, unlikely to exit it with full resolution. The system wasn't designed to help them exit.

I know this because I was inside that system as both a patient and a practitioner.I spent years trying to “crack the code” on my own plantar fasciitis. I did everything I had learned, trained in, and taught my own clients as a Functional Movement Specialist – stretch, ice, strengthen, change your footwear. I’d feel better for a while, but then I'm right back where I started. I saw it with my clients, too.

That pattern has a name. It is called symptom cycling, and it is the most common outcome of approaches that manage foot pain, rather than resolve it.

When I rebuilt my approach around identifying and interrupting the root patterns that cause plantar fasciitis to develop and that keep pain persisting, the cycling stopped.

If you are tired of feeling better and then sliding back, I want you to understand that the cycle itself is information. It is telling you that, however good the approach is, it's targeting the wrong level.

Comment ASSESSMENT if you want to learn more, and I will share the link to sign-up for my no-charge consultation. We’ll talk about what resolution-focused care actually looks like - and how to know if your current approach is set up to get you there.

04/02/2026

5 Things I Don't Recommend for Plantar Fasciitis (And What I Recommend Instead)

Most women I work with have already tried “all the things” for plantar fasciitis—stretching, strengthening, better shoes, inserts—even things like PT, shockwave therapy, custom orthotics, and injections……and they’re still in pain.

If that sounds like you, this might surprise you: Some of the most common recommendations for plantar fasciitis can actually keep you stuck, especially when the pain has been around for longer than a few months.

Here are 5 specific things I don’t recommend (and what I suggest instead):

1. Barefoot shoes or going barefoot (right now)

Why I don’t recommend it: I don’t recommend switching to barefoot shoes while in the throes of plantar fasciitis, as it can put extra stress on the tissues and make things worse. Many people also end up with other issues like achilles tendinitis if they transition too quickly. While, in theory, I’m in favor of transitioning to barefoot shoes, I encourage people to do so very conservatively (over 9-12 months) and while developing the alignment, efficiency, and stability you need throughout your entire body to support this transition.

What I recommend instead: Wear shoes that feel supportive and comfortable for you (this can vary), ideally with a bit of cushioning, good arch support, and a wider toe box.

2. Scraping the feet or aggressive massage tools

Why I don’t recommend it: The plantar fascia is already irritated, and digging into it can often make things worse. It also assumes the problem is just in the foot, when the plantar fascia is connected all the way up the back of your body. If there is a restriction anywhere along the chain, it can put a lot of strain on the plantar fascia -- think of a lever and pulley system.
What I recommend instead: Use a medium-sized rubber ball and gently roll your feet to increase circulation, avoiding painful areas. There are further instructions in my free guide.

3. Icing or rolling on a frozen water bottle

Why I don’t recommend it: Icing reduces blood flow, which isn’t ideal when we’re trying to support tissue recovery.
What I recommend instead: Try contrast therapy (alternating warm and cool). This can help improve circulation and relieve tension in the feet and calves.

4. Jumping straight into foot-strengthening exercises

Why I don’t recommend it: Plantar fasciitis isn’t just a “weak foot” problem. It’s often a combination of muscle tension patterns, postural imbalances, and load management. Jumping right into strengthening the feet can add to existing tension and worsen symptoms.

What I recommend instead: Focus first on reducing tension and improving how your brain and muscles are communicating, then build strength and stability on top of that.

5. Stretching

Why I don’t recommend it: It might feel good temporarily, but stretching doesn’t change the underlying patterns that are driving the problem.

What I recommend instead: Neuromuscular retraining is a movement modality for pain relief that uses gentle, specific movements and techniques to help reset muscle tension and improve your body’s movement. It works WITH your nervous system to retrain posture, movement, and pain pathways so you get back to your activities more quickly. I give two examples of this in my free plantar fasciitis guide. Comment "Guide" if you don't have it.

Most of the women I work with have tried some (or all) of the most commonly recommended "solutions" and are still stuck. The turning point usually comes when they stop trying to “fix” their feet in isolation and start working with their body as a coordinated, integrated system.

Did any of these surprise you? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

And if you’re feeling stuck and are ready for a clearer path forward: Comment TRAINING, and I’ll send you the link to my free Masterclass on 4/14: Why Your Plantar Fasciitis Isn’t Going Away (and What to Do Instead)

You’ve got this!

02/26/2026

Plantar Fasciitis Is Not Just About Your Feet

If you’ve tried new shoes, icing, foot-strengthening exercises, injections, shockwave therapy, etc., and you are still struggling with plantar fasciitis, there's likely more going on in your body further "upstream".

Your plantar fascia is not an isolated band of tissue on the bottom of your foot. It is part of a continuous fascial network that runs through your entire body.

One of the most important of these lines is the Superficial Back Line, a fascial chain that connects from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head. It’s one continuous tension system.
If you’re not familiar with the term or concept of fascia, here’s a broad overview. It’s a form of connective tissue that surrounds and penetrates every muscle, muscle fiber, tendon, ligament, and nerve in your body.

I’ve heard it referred to as your “inner scaffolding”. If every muscle, organ, nerve, etc., were removed from your body, your fascia would remain. It has many different functions, including providing structure and transmitting force.

But beyond that, your fascia is the interface between your body and nervous system. Your fascia responds to stress and perceived threat and can become stuck.

Healthy fascia is elastic, hydrated, and responsive.

But fascia can also become guarded, sticky, dense, chronically tensioned, and neurologically protective.

And when that happens, tension in one area doesn’t stay local. Think of a cashmere sweater. When you pull out a single loose thread, it affects the entire fabric.

That means, if you have plantar fasciitis, it’s likely caused by or correlated with tension patterns along the fascial chain.
This helps explain, in part, why plantar fasciitis is not easily resolved by treatments that focus exclusively on the tissues of the feet. It also explains why so many women with plantar fasciitis also experience things like:

✅ Low back pain
✅ Chronically tight calves or hamstrings
✅ A posterior or anterior pelvic tilt
✅ Neck & shoulder stiffness
✅ Jaw tension and TMJ
✅ Chronic headaches
✅ Neck & shoulder pain

It’s also why so many women with plantar fasciitis have experienced chronic stress. Stress = fascial bracing and protection. Fascia adapts over time, and these adaptations impact overall posture and movement.

When the posterior chain is under constant tension, the plantar fascia becomes the “end of the rope.”

It absorbs force it was never designed to manage alone.
And here’s the part most people miss:

Even if imaging shows inflammation, thickening, or heel spurs, the driver is often systemic tension rather than just local tissue damage.

If you only treat the foot, you’re treating the symptom. If you address the entire tension network, that’s when things really change.

If this resonates, comment below where YOU feel the most tightness in your body? Your calves? Hamstrings? Lower back? Neck & shoulders? Jaw?

Let’s connect the dots.

02/04/2026

I used to think that the only way to resolve my ongoing plantar fasciitis was to see a specialist who could “fix” me. I spent an enormous amount of time, energy, and money going to massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, PTs, and then back to the podiatrist for custom orthotics. Sometimes, I would get temporary relief, but it didn’t last.

My frustration fueled my motivation to learn about my body, my pain, and what was causing my feet to hurt all the time.

That led me down a path of training and learning about musculoskeletal pain, why pain persists, the role of the nervous system, and, ultimately, to discover that we have an enormous capacity for self-healing – with the right tools.

Most musculoskeletal pain issues stem from some sort of movement or postural restriction, limitation, compensation, imbalance, or less-than-optimal functioning. Plantar fasciitis is no different. It’s not just about the tissues or structure of the feet. It’s about how the whole body is functioning. It’s also about the role that the nervous system plays in this restriction and in one’s experience of pain.

Once I understood that and began reeducating my brain and body through neuromuscular movement and brain-based techniques, everything shifted.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating plantar fasciitis recommend neuromuscular retraining as a core, evidence-based intervention to improve function and reduce pain. Even still, none of my clients have heard of it before working with me. At best, a provider may explain that they believe the pain is stuck in their client’s nervous system, and and then recommend yet another round of shock-wave therapy or another injection. No one explains to them HOW to get it unstuck.

Does this sound like you?

If so, I’ll show you how. You can start with a few simple movements in my guide.

Comment “Guide,” and I’ll send you the link.

02/04/2026

Let’s talk Vibration Plates & Plantar Fasciitis.

As a plantar fasciitis recovery expert who has helped hundreds of women, I am often asked about vibration plates. If you’re considering investing in one, here’s my two cents…

What Are They?

A vibration plate is a platform that sends rapid vibrations through your body to increase circulation and activate muscles. They range from $100 to $250 for a basic model to $ 600+ for a higher-end brand.

What They Can Help With

Improving circulation in the feet and lower legs
Relieving stiffness
Muscle activation as a warm-up

What the Research Says

There is no strong evidence that vibration plates alone resolve chronic plantar fasciitis
Small studies suggest vibration may help when combined with exercise or other treatments
Most research looks at circulation and muscle activation, not long-term pain resolution

What They Can’t Do

Retrain the postural and movement patterns that contribute to plantar fasciitis

Change tissue quality in the long term

Rewire the conditioned pain responses in the nervous system that develop with ongoing plantar fasciitis (i.e., every time I step out of bed, it hurts)

Why This Matters

Many tools are advertised as a “cure” for plantar fasciitis, which is misleading. If you’ve had plantar fasciitis for longer than three months and you invest in a vibration plate with the expectation that it will resolve your plantar fasciitis, it’s highly unlikely. Not only that, but it can keep you stuck even longer.

I see too many women (I was one of them) throwing money at “solutions” like this, only to end up feeling more frustrated, confused, and stuck – none of which support healing!
What’s important to understand is that plantar fasciitis often develops due to imbalances and restrictions higher up in the body that affect weight distribution. It persists because the nervous system becomes overly sensitive and protective the brain learns to associate movement with danger.

A vibration plate may temporarily change how your foot feels, but it does not retrain muscle memory or rewire pain pathways.
The longer pain persists, and the root cause goes unaddressed, the more deeply ingrained these pain pathways become. When you are misguided to chase short-term relief with band-aid solutions, expecting them to cure your pain, it can inadvertently end up prolonging your healing. That's what I take issue with.

Bottom Line - When They Make Sense

Lasting improvement comes from:

✅ Actively retraining posture and movement patterns with neuromuscular movement
✅ Addressing whole-body movement patterns
✅ Rewiring the nervous system to create a sense of safety with movement, so healing can happen

When it comes to healing plantar fasciitis that has lasted months or years, “stacking” local tissue-support strategies, such as a vibration plate, with a comprehensive whole-system approach, makes the most sense.

If this resonates and you want to learn more, sign up for my free training where I’ll break this all down and explain exactly what you need to do to get off the rollercoaster and heal.

Comment "Me" if you need the link to register.

Lauren Mayhew Wellness

08/06/2026

07/09/2026

06/03/2026

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

04/16/2026

04/02/2026

02/26/2026

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Listing takedown request