Dr. Kathleen M. Schafer

06/10/2026

Took my son Will to Boston to pick out an apartment this weekend. In true engineer fashion, he wrote a program to rank his top choices based on the most important amenities! I will miss having him home, but I’m very excited for his future. ❤️

05/27/2026

If only I could have my dog’s life! 😂

But I have bills to pay so off to work I go……

Hopefully it’s not a “ruff” day hahahhaaa!

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05/23/2026

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05/21/2026

What is with the small explosions that are rattling my windows? Does anyone know what’s going on?

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, remind Mom that heel pain, burning feet, bunions, and tired arches are not just part of motherhood.

Because even superheroes deserve healthy feet. 💕🦶

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there from your favorite foot doctor! 🌷

05/05/2026

🌟 May the 4th be with you!
If your feet could talk, would they say:

A) “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi…”

Or

B)😎 “I feel great!”

If it’s A… we should talk 😄🦶

04/24/2026

Dr. Kathleen Schafer is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, bringing 28 years of experience in the comprehensive care of foot and ankle conditions. She was recently elected to the board of the Illinois Association of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons (formerly known as the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association), reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing podiatric medicine at the state level. She will be a guest lecturer at the ILAPPS annual conference this June, teaching fellow podiatric physicians and surgeons about the applications of red light therapy in the foot and ankle.

04/24/2026

ToeFx fungal nail blue laser treatment — just 3 of 10 sessions in!

The blue color is a special medication that activates with the blue laser to target the fungus.

Results like this, this early? Impressive.
Stay tuned — the best is yet to come!

04/22/2026

Professional athletes invest tens of thousands of dollars into recovery rooms—and one of the key tools they rely on is red light therapy.

It’s not a different product or secret formula. It’s the same technology, same wavelengths, and same science now available outside of elite training facilities.

The only real difference? Instead of a full medical team running the treatment, you simply turn it on and let it work.

Red light at 660nm targets the skin and surface tissues, while 850nm near-infrared penetrates deeper into muscles and joints. Together, they support cellular energy production, reduce inflammation, and help the body heal more efficiently.

Simple. Effective. Backed by science.

✔️ HSA/FSA eligible
✔️ No prescription required

04/19/2026

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