Services
Podiatry and Foot Health
Podiatry and Foot Health
Our podiatrists and foot health practitioners at Dyer Street Clinic work together to provide expert care for a wide range of foot and lower limb needs. From routine foot care and nail treatments to the assessment and management of more complex conditions, our team offers tailored, evidence-based solutions to help keep you comfortable, mobile, and active. Whether you need general foot maintenance or specialist podiatry treatment, we’re here to support your foot health every step of the way.
Understanding the Difference: Podiatrists vs Foot Health Practitioners
At Dyer Street, we’re proud to have a collaborative team of podiatrists and foot health practitioners. Here’s a simple guide to who does what — and how they can help keep your feet healthy, comfortable, and active.
Podiatrists
Degree-qualified healthcare professionals who diagnose, assess, and treat complex foot and lower limb conditions. They offer biomechanical assessments, gait analysis, orthotics, and specialist treatments for conditions like diabetic foot problems, arthritis, sports injuries, and ingrown toenails.
Foot Health Practitioners
Professionally trained in routine foot care and maintenance. They provide nail cutting, corn and callus removal, fungal nail care, and skin care, helping to prevent common foot problems and keep your feet healthy and comfortable — ideal for general foot maintenance and ongoing care.
Podiatry
- Nail cutting and care
- Corn and callus removal
- Skin care and fungal nail treatment
- Routine foot maintenance
- Advice on general foot health
- Diabetic foot assessments
- Verruca treatment
- Assessment and diagnosis of foot pain/problems
- Nail surgery (e.g., ingrown toenails)
Management of complex conditions (e.g., arthritis)
Foot Health Practitioner
- Nail cutting and care
Corn and callus removal
- Skin care and fungal nail treatment
- Routine foot maintenance
- Advice on general foot health
- Diabetic foot assessments
- Verruca treatment
Who Does It?
Our podiatrists and foot health practitioners are passionate about helping people of all ages stay comfortable, active, and confident on their feet. With a proactive, evidence-informed approach, they tailor every treatment to support your individual foot health needs.
Katie Jupp - Foot Health Practitioner
Helen Brookling - Podiatrist
Initial Consultation
- Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment, diagnosis, and tailored treatment plan to get you started on your recovery journey.
Follow Up Visits
- Ongoing treatment sessions to progress your care, monitor improvements, and help you achieve your goals
FAQ’s
What is the difference between a Podiatrist and a Chiropodist?
There is no difference between podiatry and chiropody. They are two different words describing the same profession. All chiropodists have a degree in podiatry. A podiatrist or chiropodist will assess and treat your feet in the same way.
Whats the difference between a Podiatrist and a Foot Health Practitioner?
If you compared a Chiropodist/Podiatrist and Foot Health Practitioner in their clinic, you would probably notice very few differences. The key difference would seem to be the training. Podiatry is a 3 year degree level course and is a regulated profession. As well as routine foot care they train additional in order to prescribe certain medications, manage wounds, do minor sugeries and study biomechanical, whereas Foot Health Practitioners practice routine skin and nail care such as hard skin removal, fungal nails, and toe nail trims.
Do podiatrists treat children?
Yes, we regularly treat children at the clinic. The most common treatment administered for children is verrucae treatment.
I have diabetes, why do I need to take extra care of my feet?
Diabetes affects the blood and nerve supply to the feet. This can mean that you may not feel things as normal. BY getting your feet regularly check by a professional it can avoid any complications such as ulcers and infections.
What happens during treatment?
Each appointment involves a medical history, a full examination and individualized management plan prescribed for your needs.