Foot Health Practitioners
What is a Footcare Specialist?
A professional, caring foot care service, providing assessment and treatments, including routine nail cutting and alleviating the pain of corns, calluses, and ingrowing toenails.
Our work involves foot maintenance to make walking more comfortable. We treat individuals with conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, as well as those who want relief from foot problems such as corns. Some simply find it hard to reach their toes to trim their nails. Please note, some conditions such as ulcers are not covered and will be referred on to trained medical practitioners.
The clinic is run by Yvonne Lewis, a fully qualified and insured Foot Health Practitioner (DipCFHP). Her training took place at the College of Foot Health Practitioners in Birmingham.
As a Foot Health Practitioner (FHP) Yvonne carries out non-invasive external minor treatments. A podiatrist, on the other hand, will offer the additional services of assessment and treatment of the whole lower limb and can administer analgesia. The full skills of a Podiatrist are generally required in only a small proportion of cases.
If your feet hurt or you are having difficulty managing them, this is where we can help. Call today for specialist foot treatment, assessment, and advice.
Treatments & Assessments
What we specialise in
Toenail Trimming
Calluses
Corns
Athletes Foot
Fungal nail
Ingrowing Toe-nails
Cracked Heels
Thickened Toe Nails
Diabetic Footcare
Toenail Trimming
Routine toe nail trimming. Includes a a foot assessment, foot massage and moisturising.
Calluses
Hard, thickened areas of skin, which usually form as a result of rubbing, friction or pressure on the skin. Callus debridement will remove the build-up of skin and relieve pain.
Corns
A small, round area of skin which has become thickened due to pressure on it. When corns press into the layers of the skin they become painful. Removal of the corn will provide relief!
Athletes Foot
Caused by a fungus, athlete’s foot can make your feet and in particular the skin between the toes, peel and itch. Anti-fungal treatment should quickly resolve the issue.
Fungal Nail
A fungal nail infection is where one of more of your toenails is infected with a fungus. Topical or oral medications can help to eradicate the issue.
Ingrowing Toe-nails
A painful condition, where the side of the nail has grown into the skin. Paring back the corner of the nail generally resolves the problem though occasionally a referral to a podiatrist is recommended for a permanent solution.
Cracked Heels
A common foot problem, generally caused by dry skin, which ongoing moisturising treatment will alleviate.
Thickened Toe Nails
These can be reduced by a mechanical or hand file, to make them more manageable. Where fungus is present, medication will be needed to clear up the condition.
Diabetic Footcare
The care of diabetic feet is important as foot related complications are common and regular checks are recommended. A visual inspection will be made for any obvious issues with the feet.
In pain and looking for help?
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Reviews
Kind words from our clients
Outstanding service. Highly recommended.
Yvonne was both professional and friendly. She gave great advice on avoiding future problems.
Heather Townsend
I would highly recommend her work and the service provided.
Yvonne has provided my foot care for many months and is efficient, effective and very professional.
Alan Waller
I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a footcare specialist.
I have seen Yvonne twice now and she is very professional and approachable.
