ABOUT US
Over 40 years we have become one of the longest established practices in Edinburgh, providing a friendly and professional service though our experienced team of highly skilled clinicians.
Abbeyhill Footcare offers all the benefits of private treatment from a convenient city-centre location. All our podiatrists are fully qualified and highly experienced. They are all members of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
At Abbeyhill Footcare we treat patients of all ages and are regularly involved in treating sports injuries. We offer a comprehensive assessment of your problem, and use our wide experience, gained over years of practice, to treat you. Our team of six podiatrists will make every effort to offer prompt and flexible patient care, including home visits.
We advise on and treat a range of issues including: Athletes Foot, blisters, bunions, corns, cracked heels, foot odour, hard skin, callus and heel and arch pain. We carry out biomechanical assessments with gait analysis and offer a variety of orthotic devices.
We can also help you with nail problems such as ingrowing toenails and fungal nails.
There are many other issues that might be affecting your foot health for which we may have a treatment. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We have full time experienced reception staff available during business hours.
OUR TEAM
Ruairi Baxter BSc Hons
Ruairi joined the team in 2017 after graduating from QMU. With particular interests in adult biomechanics/ sports injuries and rehabilitation, Ruairi tends to specialise in these types of appointment. However, he is also keen to keep up with general podiatric practice, verrucae procedures and other podiatric treatments. In 2021 Ruairi took over the management of the practice and now with his team of Podiatrists can influence future technologies that Abbeyhill Footcare invest in for our patients.
Alison Smith BSc
After completing her degree in 1993 at QMU, Alison joined the practice taking on the role of routine Podiatrist. Prior to this, Alison nursed in Glasgow and with this background she has gained a wide Clinical knowledge which she utilises daily during her patient-focused treatments.
Jen Donegan BSc Hons
Jen joined us in 2020 after graduating from QMU in 2019. Previously and During her studies Jen has worked as an outdoor footwear and ski boot fitter and therefore brings that wealth of knowledge with her into Abbeyhill Footcare. She enjoys all aspects of Podiatry but has a keen interest in biomechanics, podopaeds and nails surgeries
Joshua Wheatley BSc Hons
Joshua began working for Abbeyhill Footcare in 2022 after graduating from QMU. Josh enjoys all aspects of Podiatric practice, having worked as Podiatry Assistant for the team here before his graduation he was able to hone his skills in general podiatry. He has a specific interest in Musculoskeletal podiatry having a background previously in swedish, sports and remedial massage. Josh will also be joining our home visit team, he is a great asset to the team here at Abbeyhill Footcare.
OUR VALUES
Where possible and appropriate we always investigate and incorporate new technologies and thinking into our practice at Abbeyhill Footcare. In this way we hope to mix the best of the new with the best of the traditional to create the most beneficial result.
The Podiatrists at Abbeyhill Footcare aspire to look after your needs respectfully, conscientiously and with attention to detail.
We believe in taking time to impart information as being one of the best ways of helping our patients. This advice could be anything from general footwear advice to detailed explanation of foot conditions. This can be invaluable in aiding recovery.
All our practitioners are involved in ongoing further education and attend the best of courses and conferences, placing them in an ideal position to provide up-to-date and exceptional care.
This can be defined as being trustworthy, sincere, honest and we strive to provide treatments and opinions which conform to these qualities.