HCPC-registered chiropodist and podiatrist with over 9 years of clinical experience — bringing NHS expertise to personalised private care.
In 2007, I began the journey to radically change my career from the corporate world of marketing to retrain as a podiatrist. I wanted to be in a career where I could see the physical benefits of my work and help people. I have always been fascinated by science and healthcare. Firstly, I had to study a science and medical based access course followed by a three year podiatry degree. In 2011, I qualified as a podiatrist/chiropodist with a first class honours degree in Podiatric Medicine at the University of East London.
I worked as a podiatrist in the NHS for seven years, gaining hands on experience within the specialisms of podiatry: nail surgery, biomechanics, wound care, diabetes and rheumatology as well as routine chiropody care. Since leaving the NHS I have further developed my career as a podiatrist working in private practice, while still maintaining and enhancing my knowledge through continued professional development. I enjoy working in private practice. A considerable benefit of private practice is the option to see the same healthcare practitioner, which enables a better understanding of the issues affecting patients and consequently the delivery of more tailored treatment. At Tailored Footcare, I will be the only podiatrist you will see.
I have been asked numerous times why I choose to work with feet, the answer is simple – I enjoy relieving people of pain. I know, from personal experience, how horrible it can be to have painful feet. Resolving pain through podiatry treatment can be achieved instantaneously by cutting back a section of nail pressing against or penetrating skin, debriding corns and callus, thinning thick nails and applying padding to deflect pressure. Longer term solutions may be required to ease pain: orthotics (insoles with prescribed modifications) to reduce pathological (injury inducing) forces, exercises to strengthen and stretch specific muscles, footwear and foot health advice. Orthotics make a huge difference to my life, they allow me to enjoy painfree family walks and days out.
I am excited to run my own home-based podiatry practice and provide high quality tailored footcare for the local community. I will be operating the practice to fit in with my daughter's schooling. I am lucky to have an amazing and supportive husband-to-be and daughter.
Every treatment plan is built around the individual. Amanda takes time to understand your lifestyle, concerns, and goals before recommending a course of action.
Treatments are grounded in the latest clinical research and guidelines. Amanda regularly undertakes CPD to keep her knowledge and skills current.
You will always leave knowing exactly what was found and what was done. Amanda explains diagnoses and treatment options in plain, straightforward language.