Karen Martin Podiatrist & Chiropodist
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey
No referral is required simply ring for an appointment today.
Specialist areas include: corn and callous treatments, nail surgery, sports podiatry, diabetes screening and monitoring.
Podiatry and chiropody as a profession throws up images of elderly ladies having their corns removed or bunions treated.
A younger person might need to pop in for assistance should an in- growing toenail prove troublesome.
It's such outdated notions about the profession that I am is eager to quash.
It is possible to qualify as a foot practitioner through short courses and even correspondence courses however I undertook a full three-year degree to secure my BSc in podiatric medicine.
Chiropody in effect is just one area of podiatry.
Podiatry as a term is really an umbrella for lots of different areas, so I cover things like sports podiatry, diabetes care, orthotic treatments, nail surgery and the old fashioned chiropody.
I cover all those areas, so in the morning I could be a dermatologist looking at skin problems, and in the afternoon I could be at a rheumatology condition. It's very difficult to get it all into one box.
A Podiatrist will look at a whole body and see the bigger picture.
"Sometimes people can suffer from neck pain, but the problem could really be with the feet because the body's not aligned properly when the client stands up. I look at the position of the shoulders and the hips, how the spine is, and how he or she walks. The feet are really only the link at the bottom of the chain."
Podiatry has been an accepted branch of medical care in its own right for 15 years and more, but it's availability can be very hit-or-miss.
"Some problems have been 50 or 60 years in the making and you can't undo a lot of them. With the younger clients I'm looking at preventing them getting to that stage".
Some of the treatments available at the surgery include:
Ingrown toenail treatments
Specialist Insoles and orthotics
Corns hard skin and skin infections
Diabetic care
No referral required simply see contact details below for an appointment.
Highlights
- Ground Floor premises, no steps
- Ample free car parking, bus and train access
- Consultation Fees 2010-2011
Initial Consultation....£35-£40
Review Appointments.....£28-£35
Standard Treatment......£30-£32
Advanced Treatment......£35-£40
Nail surgery from......from £125
Orthotics from..........from £55
Cushion Insoles.........from £28
Redressing..............£28
Diabetic Check Up.......£25-£35
- Opening Times:
- New Opening Hours from Feb 2011
Monday.......9am - 3pm
Tuesday......9am - 5pm
Wednesday....closed (open during summer 2011)
Thursday.....9am - 5pm
Friday.......9pm - 2pm
Clients are seen by appointment only and working hours are
flexible.
Late appointments available by arrangement.
Please ring for further information. Thank You.
(contact details are below)
- HPC Registration Number: CH11456
- Professional Body Membership: Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists UK & Ireland
- Type of Work: Private Only
- Home Visits Available: No
- Specialisms: Sports, Diabetes, Nail Surgery
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The surgery is located on the main road and is visible from the street as a shop front.
The bus stops just outside the door!
Located on the main street in Llanfairpwll opposite the post office and free car park.
From Menai Bridge drive directly into Llanfairpwll passing the Volvo garage on right hand side.
Continue along Holyhead Road (A5) for 100 yards passing the primary school (right).
The car park is on the right after the school.
The clinic is directly across the road from the free car park.
From Holyhead continue past Pringles along the main road the surgery is located on the right hand side (same side as Pringles) just past the Florist shop.