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Podiatry Croydon at The Wellness Therapy Centre offers comprehensive podiatry and chiropody services, specialising in assessing, diagnosing, and treating foot and lower limb abnormalities and diseases.
Podiatrists and Chiropodists specialise in assessing, diagnosing and treating abnormalities and diseases of the feet and lower limbs.
They are trained to alleviate, prevent and correct these disorders and provide professional advice on proper foot care to patients of all ages and walks of life.
Podiatry is regulated, and all podiatrists must be registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
Rest assured our Podiatrists at the centre are registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and provide professional care for patients of all ages.
Michaela Shaw is a highly skilled podiatrist who graduated from the University of East London in 2011.
After gaining experience in both the NHS and private practice, she joined The Wellness Therapy Centre, where she provides comprehensive foot care services.
She has POM-A and S annotations. She has completed CPD annual updates on local anaesthetic administration, basic life support and theory for Faulkner's needling in 2021.
Michaela is proficient in treating a variety of foot conditions and is particularly passionate about toenail reconstruction, fungal infections, and advanced treatments like PACT therapy for fungal toenails, cryosurgery for verrucae, and nail surgery.
As an HCPC-registered podiatrist, Michaela is committed to delivering high-quality, professional treatments both in-clinic and through home visits.
Her services include routine chiropody, verruca treatments, nail surgery, and Wilde-Pedique prosthetic nails, ensuring all her patients receive expert care for their foot health needs.
She is available on Fridays and alternate Saturdays at our Croydon Podiatry Treatment Clinic.
General Chiropody for treatment of dermatological and nail conditions such as corns, callouses, cracked heels, in-growing toenails, and fungal infections, verrucae & warts.
Biomechanical Assessment can help with foot, ankle, knee, and even lower back pain, which can be traced to problems caused by foot instability.
We offer a comprehensive annual check-up for patients with known diabetes to help prevent foot ulcers and other risk factors.
Verruca needling is a minor surgical procedure to treat stubborn verrucae.
Partial or total nail avulsions are performed to treat ingrown or thickened toenails.
LCN Wilde-Pedique Plus is a corrective and restorative toenail treatment using elastic UV gel and a UV lamp
General Chiropody for treatment of dermatological and nail conditions such as corns, callouses, cracked heels, in-growing toenails, and fungal infections, verrucae & warts.
During your first consultation a full medical history will need to be taken inline with the guidelines provided by the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). A discussion will take place to find out any issues or problems you may have with your feet. Assessments may be carried out at this point which will depend on your medical history; this may include a vascular and a neurological assessment. The podiatrist will diagnose and explain any findings and discuss the treatment options to you. A full treatment will be given which may include nail cutting, removal of hard skin and corns, filing areas of dry skin and will conclude with an application of foot cream.
Biomechanical Assessment can help with foot, ankle, knee, and even lower back pain, which can be traced to problems caused by foot instability. It can also improve balance and, ultimately, enhance sports performance. We recommend a full Biomechanical assessment, which includes gait analysis and, if appropriate, an imprint of the foot.
Treatment methods may include insoles, footwear, exercises and manipulation of the foot & ankle.
A biomechanical assessment will aim to discover cause of pain or discomfort in the foot, ankle, knee, hip and back. If this is your first appointment with the podiatrist a full medical history will be taken. The podiatrist will then discuss with you the history of your complaint; how long you have had the pain, can it be linked to an injury, what alleviates the pain, what makes it worse.
A physical examination will then take place, it is a good idea to bring some shorts to change into at this point to give the practitioner a full picture of the way your lower limb moves.
The detailed examination will include a non weight bearing assessment; a weight bearing assessment and a gait (walking and / or running ) analysis.
The practitioner will discuss their findings with you and talk about any treatment options. This may include; footwear advice, stretching exercises or an orthotic/ insole.
We will undertake a full assessment of the feet and ankles, including circulatory and neurological testing. The circulatory testing will include temperature, pulses and capillary bed refill tests. While the neurological assessment will include testing of the peripheral nervous system, such as soft touch, sharp / dull, deep tendon reflexes amongst others.
Verruca needling is a minor surgical procedure to treat stubburn verrucae. It is performed under a local anaesthetic and helps to break down the verruca and create a controlled inflammatory response which stimulates the body’s immune system to recognise the virus and destroy it.
Faqs
Will it hurt?
The anaesthetic is quick with some mild discomfort. After the procedure you may feel some aching in the area treated
Can everyone have it done?
Verruca needling is suitable for over 16s with stubborn verrucae which have not responded with over the counter treatments.
Do i need a consultation 1st?
Yes. As this is a surgical procedure we will need to confirm that the lesion is a verruca and complete the pre op assessment.
Is there any down time?
On the day of the procedure you will not be able to drive or get public transport so a taxi or lift from a friend or family memeber is advised. You will need to keep your leg elevated for 24hours so may need to arrange time off work depending on your profession.
Healing times
Initial healing of the needling site takes roughly 2 weeks. Results will be seen in 3 -4months.
Partial or total nail avulsions are perfomed to treat ingrown or thickened toenails. A chemical called phenol can be applied to the nail bed to prevent this from recurring.
Faqs
How long does it take?
We allow an hour for this procedure.
Will it hurt?
The anaesthetic can be uncomfortable and is injected into the base of the toe to numb the toe. While healing there may be some discomfort in the first few days.
Can everyone have it done?
Ingrown toenail surgery is a great option for infected ingrown toenails that cannot be treated conservatively or thickened nails that are difficult to cut and have become painful.
Do I need a consultation first?
Yes as this is a surgical procedure a pre op assesment and full medical history will need to be taken first.
Any reactions side or adverse effects of treatments?
There is a 10% chance of nail regrowth
Do I need to prepare for it?
Complete healing of the surgical site takes 4-6 weeks so best to schedule around any major events or holidays.
What training have you had?
Michaela is a fully qualified podiatrist with over 10 years experience with POM-A and S annotations. She has completed CPD annual updates on local anaesthetic administration,basic life support and theory for Faulkners needling in 2021
Is an elastic UV gel which is set using a UV lamp. LCN Wilde-Pedique Plus was developed as a corrective and restorative toenail treatment. The gel resin has the ability to bond to a surface, add strength and harden.
Faqs
Who is it suitable for?
This is an ideal solution for those clients who are looking for a cosmetically aesthetic look, encouraging nail growth and to strengthen nails.
How long does it last?
This typically requires refilling every 4-6 weeks until the toenail is fully grown or we may recommend removal and replacement of the gel.
Chiropody New Patient - 40mins | £50 |
Chiropody - 30mins | £40 |
- Plus Local Anaesthetic (if required - for minor surgery) | £25 |
Verruca and Wart (follow up treatments) - 15-30 mins | £30 |
Verruca Needling - 90 mins | £350 |
Partial Nail Avulsions (Nail Surgery) - 60mins | £280 |
Wilde Pedique prosthetic nails(NP/FU) - 45 mins | £65/55 |
- or as an add on to general chiropody - (15 mins) | £15 |
Biomechanical Assessment (Initial visit) - 60mins - | £60 |
Biomechanical Assessment (follow up) - 30 mins | £30 |
Annual Diabetic Check up - 60mins | £50 |
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