Dr. Frank Santopietro has spent 50 years asking the same question: why is this person in pain, and what's actually causing it? That curiosity — and a patented orthotic system — has helped thousands of patients get back to the lives they love.
Dr. Frank Santopietro established his podiatry practice in Brookline in 1974. Over five decades, he has developed a deep expertise in sports medicine, biomechanics, and custom orthotic fabrication, including his own patented EvenKeel Orthotic System.
For 25 years — from 1982 to 2007 — Dr. Santopietro served as team podiatrist for the New England Patriots. He has also cared for collegiate athletes at Providence College, Boston College, and Boston University, and has consulted for NFL teams including the Tennessee Titans and the St. Louis (now Los Angeles) Rams.
His philosophy is rooted in conservative care: understanding the whole patient, exhausting non-surgical options first, and building solutions that last. That approach has earned him the trust of thousands of patients, from weekend warriors to pediatric patients and everyone in between.
EvenKeel is a family practice in every sense. In 2004, Frank's son David joined the practice and began building the technology infrastructure behind it — co-inventing the patented orthotic system and designing the manufacturing process that delivers it. Frank's wife Mary Lou has managed the office since the mid-1990s, and Nadine Eisenhauer has been part of the team since 2005. Together, they have spent decades making sure patients feel known, not just treated.
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From sports injury recovery to long-term orthotic support, we offer a full spectrum of foot and ankle care, always beginning with the most conservative approach.
Dr. Santopietro's patented EvenKeel Orthotic System is precision-crafted for each patient to correct the biomechanical issues that cause chronic pain.
Learn more →Specialized treatment for runners, cyclists, and athletes of all levels. We address acute injuries and recurring pain patterns to keep you performing at your best.
Book a visit →When surgery is the right path, we connect you with trusted surgical specialists in our network, ensuring continuity of care and a warm handoff, not a dead end.
Talk to us first →Comprehensive monitoring and wound care for diabetic patients, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and maintaining long-term foot health.
Schedule care →Early intervention for flat feet, in-toeing, heel pain (Sever's disease), and other childhood foot conditions to build healthy foundations for life.
Book for your child →Detailed gait analysis and biomechanical assessment to identify the root causes of recurring foot, knee, hip, and back pain. Not just the symptoms.
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Our approach is systematic, patient-centered, and built around long-term outcomes. No quick fixes.
We listen carefully to your history, symptoms, and goals. Understanding you is step one.
A thorough biomechanical evaluation: gait analysis, structural assessment, and imaging when needed.
A personalized plan starting with the most conservative options first. Custom orthotics, physical therapy guidance, or targeted intervention.
Ongoing monitoring and adjustment. We're invested in your long-term outcome, not just the next appointment.
Dr. Santopietro's patented EvenKeel Orthotic System was decades in the making. It's a precisely engineered solution that addresses the biomechanical root causes of foot and body pain.
The only orthotic system of its kind, developed and refined over 50 years of clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Every orthotic is built from a photo analysis of your feet and a gait video, using proprietary technology we developed to capture exactly what each patient needs.
Correcting foot mechanics can resolve pain in the knees, hips, and lower back, not just the feet.
Designed to work in everyday shoes, athletic footwear, and specialized gear. Supportive, without limiting your lifestyle.
"Dr. Santopietro's skills honestly changed my youngest son's life. His expertise made many physical things possible for Kyle that would not have been otherwise — opportunities that brought him happiness and real confidence."
"Over the years, Dr. Santopietro's treatment has spared me from pain pills, cortisone injections, and even surgery. I had a partially torn Achilles — he managed it brilliantly. I've been running better ever since."
"What a sigh of relief when he told me that he always uses conservative methods before resorting to surgery. I left feeling heard and cared for."
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