Chiropody / Podiatry

Inma Gonzalez B.Sc D.Pod.M. M.Ch.S Inma is registered with "The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists" as well as the HPC; the Health Professional Council that has been regulated by the Government since 2005 and this title has become protected. Inma has trained in traditional Podiatric medicine, treating feet for a wide range of problems from corns, calluses and deformed nails, to fungal infections, ulcers and biomechanical problems. Also Diabetes foot-care and footwear advice.		Joanna Kehoe BSc DPodM MChS HPC Joanna is registered with "The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists" as well as the HPC; the Health Council that has been regulated by the Government since 2005 and this title has become protected. Joanna has worked as a podiatrist in New Haw since 1992 and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of podiatric care.		Katrina Carter Bsc. DPodM Mchs Katrina Carter qualified in podiatric medicine in 1990 from the Wessex school of podiatry (Southampton). Katrina is a member of "The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists" and is registered with The Health Professional Council (HPC) Katrina has many years of practice dealing with all foot care problems and has gained a Warwick University Certificate in diabetes and is a specialist in this area.

What It Is

A wide range of conditions are treated, the most common being: corns; calluses; ingrowing toenails; fungal infections such as Athletes foot; verrucaes, ulcers and biomechanical problems that may cause back or any other major joint pain.

How Chiropody Works

A routine appointment lasts around 30 minutes and consists of:
* Collection of medical history, including medication, cleansing and examining all aspects of the feet
* Hardened, misshapen and ingrowing toenails are treated immediately. (Nail surgery may be needed in some cases)
* Corns and calluses are reduced and filed and any rough areas and flaky skin are gently buffed away
* If you are a diabetic, a podiatric diabetic checkup will be carried out
* General footware advice given if necessary
* General foot care advice given to improve a painful foot condition
* Normally, a foot massage will be given to moisturise the skin and stimulate circulation.
You may be required to return after a week or two for re-dressing or when fitting orthoses (moulded insoles). The Chiropodist will advise you of any course of action that can be given to improve the comfort and mobility of your feet.

Who Can It Help?

Anyone who has pain and/or discomfort of the feet. Diabetic, rheumatoid arthritic and immunosuppressed patients who are at a higher risk and people who spend lots of time on their feet. Those suffering from fungal infections and other nail conditions and anyone whose feet have to endure stress. Sometimes even a foot massage or just advice on general foot-care and footwear, can prove a beneficial boost to the system.
Your feet are an essential tool for everyday life and they cannot be replaced!