General Podiatry & Skin Care
Our general podiatry services focus on maintaining healthy feet and treating common skin and nail conditions. Whether you need a simple nail cut or treatment for a painful corn, we provide immediate relief.
Routine Foot Care
Keep your feet comfortable and presentable with our core maintenance services.
Toenail Cutting: Professional trimming and filing, especially helpful for thickened or difficult-to-reach nails .
Hard Skin Removal: Gentle removal of calluses and hard skin to restore smoothness and comfort .
Corn Removal: Safe and painless removal of painful corns caused by pressure or friction .
Dermatological Treatments
We treat a wide range of skin conditions affecting the foot.
Verruca Treatment: Expert management of verrucae (warts) using proven clinical methods
Fungal Infections: Diagnosis and treatment plans for Athlete's Foot and fungal nail infections
Wound Care: Professional dressing and management of foot wounds to promote healing and prevent infection
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes can affect circulation and nerve sensation in the feet. We offer specialized monitoring to prevent complications.
Annual Diabetic Screening: A thorough check of your circulation (Doppler test) and nerve function .
Risk Status Assessment: We classify your risk level (low, moderate, high) and provide a report for your GP .
Preventative Advice: Personalised guidance on footwear and daily care to keep your feet safe .
Musculoskeletal & Biomechanics
If you are experiencing pain in your heels, arches, or lower legs, our biomechanical services can identify the root cause.
Biomechanical Assessments A comprehensive 60-minute evaluation to diagnose the cause of your pain.
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Gait Analysis: We observe how you walk and move to identify irregularities .
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Pressure Plate Analysis: Advanced technology to measure where force is applied across your foot .
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Joint & Muscle Testing: Hands-on examination of joint range of motion and muscle strength .
Conditions We Treat We diagnose and treat a variety of painful conditions, including:
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Plantar Fasciitis: Heel pain often worse in the morning .
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Flat Feet & High Arches: Structural issues causing strain .
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Shin Splints: Lower leg pain common in runners .
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Bunions: Painful bony bumps at the base of the big toe .
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Morton's Neuroma: Nerve pain often described as feeling like a pebble in your shoe .
Rehabilitation & Orthotics Once diagnosed, we create a tailored plan to get you back on your feet.
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Custom-Made Orthotics: Bespoke insoles designed specifically for your feet to correct alignment .
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Manual Therapy: Dry needling, joint manipulation, and mobilisation to relieve tension and improve movement .
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Exercise Programmes: Personalised stretching and strengthening plans to prevent injury recurrence .
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Strapping & Taping: Temporary support to offload painful structures during healing .
Nail Surgery
For ingrown toenails that do not respond to routine care, we offer a permanent solution.
Permanent Ingrown Toenail Removal
The Procedure: We perform nail surgery under local anaesthetic to remove part or all of the problematic nail .
Phenolisation: We apply a chemical called Phenol to the nail bed, which prevents the nail from growing back and causing future pain .
Recovery: The procedure is performed in our sterile clinic, and we provide a full post-procedure care plan to ensure quick healing
Home Visits
We understand that not everyone can make it to the clinic.
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Who is this for? We offer home visits for elderly or housebound patients in the local Holywood area .
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Services: Includes all routine podiatry and skin treatments .
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Availability: Home visits are generally scheduled on Tuesdays .
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Booking: Please call us directly to arrange a home visit, as these require route planning and cannot be booked online .
Ready to prioritize your foot health? Whether you need a routine check-up or specialist treatment, we are here to help.