The Podiatrist

Mrs Clayton graduated from the Birmingham School of Chiropody and Podiatric Medicine in 1992. She has worked within the private sector part time since 1992 and has spent over 7 years working part time in the NHS.

During her time in the NHS she ran a hospital diabetic foot clinic and podopaediatric(children's) clinic. She took a 6 month sabbatical in 1998 to undertake work in Canada, treating diabetics on Indian Reserves. She assisted the diabetologist with neurological and vascular assessments at his screening clinics and undertook routine chiropody clinics as well as treating and managing diabetic ulcers.

A fully comprehensive podiatry service is offered including:

• Treatment and removal of painful corns and calluses
• Thickened nails
• Ingrown or difficult to manage nails
• Fungal infections of the skin and nails
• Verrucae
• Nail surgery (under local anaesthesia)
• Sports injuries
• Diabetic foot care
• Rheumatoid and other high risk foot care
• Podopaediatrics (children's foot and gait problems)
• Biomechanics (assessment and evaluation of gait)
• Prescription orthotics / non-prescription orthotics
• Foot health advice and education

She has special interests in certain areas alongside her everyday clinical treatments. These include diabetic and high/at risk groups, nail surgery under local anaesthesia, podopaediatrics (children's foot problems), sports injuries, biomechanics/gait analysis and prescription orthotic devices to help relieve symptoms and improve foot function.

Mrs Clayton undertakes continued professional development to keep her skills and knowledge up to date.

Other services

The Clinic also offers Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Massage, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Reflexology, Counselling and Homeopathy.

Visiting the clinic

The Clinic is on the Old Woking Road in the heart of West Byfleet opposite Waitrose. There is pay and display parking on the main road outside or you could park in the Waitrose car park. The Clinic is situated on the first floor of the building.

The area is served well by buses with stops along the Old Woking Road. There is also a nearby train station (West Byfleet).

There is a website you can visit for more info - www.goodfeet.co.uk