Chiropody/Podiatry
We are a professional team of four HPC (state) Registered Chiropodists/Podiatrists, who are fully qualified and experienced clinicians offering a wide range of treatments for lower limb and foot problems. We maintain our qualifications with regular course updates to ensure that our patients are provided with the best possible care.
High clinical standards are maintained-our instruments are ultrasonically cleaned, washed and sterilised for individual use on each patient. Instruments are packed and sterilised for individual use on each patient. Instruments are packed and sterilised in bags for use outside the practice.
Home visits are available for people with limited mobility and are unable to attend at the clinic. We try to be flexible if required but it is best if you can come to the clinic as the number of people we can see outside of the premises each week is strictly limited as we try to keep appointments for those who really need it.
An initial appointment will last approximately 30 minutes but this may be altered after your initial appointment if a shorter treatment is required. It is not usually painful and many find it quite a relaxing experience.
The clinician will ask you several questions about your health and assess your feet in order to provide a treatment plan which they will discuss with you. If you have any particular concerns, please do not hesitate to raise them.
We also offer a deluxe chiropody treatment which begins with a foot bath; to clean and soak the feet, followed by an assessment and treatment with the chiropodist, then a short foot massage with a complimentary therapist.
The Chiropody/Podiatry team have a wealth of experience gained whilst working in both the NHS and private sector.
- Routine Foot care
- Diabetic Foot Care & Assessment
- Gait Analysis
- Nails, Corns & Callus
- Nail Surgery
- Sports Biomechanical
- Verrucae
- Sports Injuries
- Orthotics
Kathryn Grace
Kathryn Grace D Pod M, MCh S, S R Ch
Kathryn Grace qualified in 1986 after attending a three year full time course at the Northern School of Chiropody/Manchester Foot Hospital.
This Qualification allows her to work as a HPC Registered Chiropodist/ Podiatrist. Prior to moving to private healthcare she worked for Warrington Health Authority for six years which involved adult and paediatric foot care, biomechanics, diabetic foot clinics, health education and working in general and psychiatric wards.
Kathryn has worked in the private healthcare sector for over sixteen years and prides herself on providing a high quality service.
Michela Gilhooly
Michela Gilhooly D Pod M, MCh S, S R Ch
Michela Gilhooly qualified in 1987 after attending a three year full time course at the Northern School of Chiropody/Manchester Foot Hospital.
This Qualification allows her to work as a State Registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist. Prior to moving to private healthcare she worked for Warrington Health Authority for eighteen years which involved adult and paediatric foot care. Michela specialised in diabetic assessments and foot care.
Michela has worked in the private healthcare sector for over three years.
Pippa Taylor
Pippa Taylor BSc (Hons) MChS
Pippa Taylor qualified in 2008 with an honours degree in Podiatry from Huddersfield University. Pippa specialises in Biomechanics and Sports Injuries and has particular interest and understanding of sports people being a competitive sailor, runner and cyclist herself.
Pippa also performs Nail Surgery under local anaesthetic at the Park View Centra, assisted by another member of the team to give you an efficient and professional treatment.
Irene Poole
Irene Poole BSc MChS
Irene qualified in 1986 from Glasgow School of Chiropody, with a Diploma in Chiropody leading to State Registration. In 1997 she graduated from Queens University, Edinburgh, with a BSc in Podiatric Medicine. She has worked in the NHS and in Private Practice. Irene enjoys treating general foot health problems, and Diabetic foot care. Irene also offers Diabetic health checks.
