Podiatry and Performance
Making Strides is here to keep you moving! We bring a fresh, new approach to podiatry in Barnsley offering tailored treatment to the whole family. Struggling to do the things you love? Embarrassed about unsightly feet? We are here to help!
We are HCPC registered health care professionals with experience in both the NHS and private sectors.
We are happy to help you with your podiatry needs.
Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals trained extensively to diagnose and manage problems of the foot and lower limb. Podiatrists can treat anything from long, thickened, fungal or ingrown nails, including performing surgery to remove problematic nails. They can help with sports injuries and musculoskeletal issues such as heel pain or other lower limb pain.
They will work with you to develop a treatment plan which may include rehabilitation exercises and prescription insoles called orthoses.
Our Podiatrists are HCPC registered and members of the Royal College of Podiatry which means they must meet strict standards of care and maintain professional standards.
What is a Podiatrist?
/poʊˈdaɪ.ətrɪst/
New patient?
Initial Consultation & Podiatry Treatment
30 mins – £46
The process involves patient registration which includes a full medical history and detailed information about any medication you are currently taking. A comprehensive assessment of foot and lower limb health, including testing of the nerves and blood supply to the feet, will be undertaken and any essential podiatry treatment such as toe nail cutting, hard skin removal and corns addressed. The treatment will conclude with a soothing foot massage and application of emollient for optimal foot care.
*Please note that if you are attending for an ingrown toenail we will attempt to conservatively treat the nail in this appointment at our £46 fee. Your podiatrist will advise if you may need nail surgery and are eligible for this.
Musculoskeletal/ Biomechanical Consultation
up to 1hr – £65
This appointment, exclusively available on Saturdays at our Shaw Lane venue, entails assessing lower limb strength and joint range of motion, observing you walking or running to identify any issues leading to your problem, and devising personalised rehabilitation plans that may include exercise or insoles.
We will take a full medical history, detailed information about any medication you are currently on, and discuss your problem in depth in order for us to diagnose the issue and determine the appropriate treatment.
Full Range Of Services
for OUR existing customers
Nail surgery
60 mins
Price available upon request
The comprehensive nail surgery process includes a complimentary assessment beforehand, local anesthesia administration, complete or partial nail removal, post-surgery dressing, aftercare instructions, a follow-up check-up with dressing replacement, and provision of spare dressings.
Routine Podiatry
from 2nd appointment only, recommended every 6-8 weeks
30 mins
£36
The foot treatment involves addressing nail length, thickened nails, hard skin, and painful corns as required, followed by a soothing foot massage and emollient application for optimal foot health.
Diabetic Foot Health Check/Screening
Up to 20 mins
This appointment is free with any treatment option or £25 as an appointment on its own.
Our assessment includes a neurological and vascular check to determine nerve and blood supply to the feet. We will identify any areas of the feet at risk and give advice and education on how to prevent or manage this.
Verrutop Verrucae Treatment
Up to 30 mins
£50 per treatment, course of 3 minimum.
Verrutop can only be used by healthcare professionals. It is a topical solution based on Nitrizinc Complex.
When applied to the verruca a chemical reaction takes place causing dehydration and cellular destruction of the tissue. This process leads to spontaneous detachment of the wart.
Ingrown toe nail problem
Conservative treatment (no surgery).
The price includes dressing.
30 mins
£46
The procedure includes assessing the issue, possibly removing nail spikes without anesthesia, dressing the toe, arranging antibiotic prescription if necessary, and providing aftercare and prevention guidance.
Orthotics
Price dependent on your prescription.
Please book an Initial Musculoskeletal Appointment to find out more.
Your feet are as unique as you are! We are experts in prescription orthotics/insoles. If you are experiencing pain in the lower limb then your podiatrist may recommend custom orthotics or over the counter solutions.
FREE Telephone Consultation (10 mins)
If you are not sure which service would benefit you, or if you have a foot or lower limb problem and would like advice on treatment, then please book a free 10 minute telephone consultation.
About Us
Hi, I’m Christina and I’m an HCPC registered Podiatrist and Owner of Making Strides – Podiatry and Performance. When it comes to the foot and lower limb I am passionate about keeping you mobile and pain free. I have several years experience in podiatry and currently work in the NHS alongside growing my podiatry business.
I continue to develop my podiatry knowledge and skills, and regularly take part in continued professional development courses and training. I am committed to bringing the best possible, evidenced based care to my practice.
What We Strive For
We pride ourselves on offering more than a cut and come again service! We are here to keep you mobile and pain free. We aim to educate, advise and resolve!
We offer a patient led service for the whole family with bespoke care plans that are right for you.
We offer the most current, evidenced based treatments to our patients by continually updating our CPD and staying at the forefront of the profession.
We offer a friendly, professional and confidential service where patients feel comfortable discussing their health concerns.
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
Thank you so much for seeing me today! You were so knowledgable and professional but personable too. You explained things really clearly!
I’ve just done the school run and been shopping, the insoles felt great! On my bad foot the support underneath takes the pain out of my heel completely. When I got home and put my slippers on I felt it straight away again. They are obviously working!
Louisa Huitson
Feel like I’m no longer walking on a stone, my foot feels so good without that corn!
Christina always delivers a professional, knowledgeable and friendly service. I would highly recommend and will be using her services again.
Sarah Gough
FAQ
What should I expect during a podiatry appointment?
Whether you have a core podiatry appointment or a musculoskeletal appointment, we will want to take some key information about you such as; your medical history, any medications you are currently on, any relevant family history, and your current activity levels and hobbies. Asking lots of questions helps us form a picture of your current health, and can indicate why you are experiencing certain symptoms, or facing a particular lower limb problem. Please don’t think we are just being nosey! It is all relevant to how we treat you and treating the person not the problem is what we strive for.
Following on from this questioning, we may want to perform a few assessments in order to come up with a diagnosis. On occasion, we may need further information to aid our diagnosis so it may be necessary to refer for x-ray or laboratory testing, or we may need to inform your GP of our findings.
Once we have a diagnosis we will work with you to create a personal treatment plan. This could be core podiatry treatment, rehabilitation exercises, or specialist insoles known as orthoses. The right treatment plan will depend on what we diagnose and how we feel you will best respond to treatment.
Do you treat diabetic foot problems?
If you are diabetic you are more at risk of losing the sensation in your feet and there can be related problems with the blood supply to your feet. We regularly (at least annually) check the sensation and blood supply to your feet. We routinely remove callus, corns, and treat cracked heels to avoid skin breakdown which can lead to ulceration. We advise on footwear and look at offloading areas where the skin is at risk of breaking down. We include this in our initial assessment and as a free add on to any of our podiatry treatments or, we can do this as a stand alone service if you are an existing patient.
Please note you must book a new patient/initial assessment if you have not been before or we have not seen you within the last 12 months.
Can I claim on my health insurance?
As registered podiatrists with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC – the governing body who regulate our practice), you are able to claim for podiatry treatment through most private health insurance, although please check with your provider and mention this at the time of booking.
Making Strides will be happy to issue you with a receipt detailing the registration number of your podiatrist so you can claim on your insurance if eligible.
I feel embarrassed about my feet, should I be?
Not at all! At Making Strides we are friendly, professional and ensure patient confidentiality. So no one will know you’ve been to see us, unless you’ve had a great experience and want to tell everyone! We welcome that! We see feet all day long, it’s what we do. We have experience in the NHS and within the private sector, trust us, there’s nothing we haven’t seen before. Please don’t feel embarrassed. We have lots of patients with really sensitive feet who always have a good giggle in our clinic. We love it! Laughter is contagious!
How do I make an appointment?
If you are booking an initial consultation and podiatry treatment then you will need to contact the Penistone clinic on 01226 765562 to make an appointment with Christina. These appointments are available Monday 9.30am-5pm and Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm. Occasionally we open the diary on Saturdays.
Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal appointments are exclusively from our Shaw Lane Sports Club Clinic. These are on Saturdays. Please see the online bookings calendar to make an appointment online or you can call us on 07511 860465. We are also contactable via our Facebook page ‘Making Strides Podiatry’. If you try calling us and there is no answer we may be seeing patients in clinic. Please leave your name, telephone number, and a brief voicemail as to why you are calling and we will call you back within 24 hours.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
- Up to date details of any current medication
- Usual footwear
- Any trainers/suitable walking shoes for activity if appointment involves a biomechanical/musculoskeletal assessment
Can you help with sports-related injuries?
Absolutely! We offer a biomechanical and musculoskeletal assessment that looks at the range of motion in your hips, legs, ankles and feet. We check your muscle power and function and observe you walking or running, where we will identify any areas leading to your injury. We will then treat this with rehabilitation exercise or, if required, prescription insoles.
We may also refer you for further treatment if we feel you would benefit from this.
Making Strides Podiatry and Performance Customer Privacy Notice
In order to deliver healthcare treatment, we will need to collect and process personal data. It is a legal requirement that this data is stored for a number of years (which can vary depending upon the person’s age and circumstances but will be for a minimum of 7 years). For children, the information is retained until the patient’s 25th birthday, or 26th birthday if the patient was 17 at the conclusion of treatment.
You can access all of your personal data that this organisation stores by request. You can do this by emailing hello@makingstrides.uk
We ask for permission to use your data to send to another healthcare practitioner, this will only be done with your consent.
Any other use of your personal data will only occur with your informed consent.
View our privacy policy in full.
Contact Us
Clinics
Monday 9.30am-5pm
Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm
Saturdays 9am-1pm (select dates)
- PIP Health & Wellbeing, Shaw Lane Sports Club, Barnsley, S70 6HZ
- Penistone Podiatry, 6 Bridge Street, Penistone, S36 6AJ
Call Us
07511 860465
Email Us
hello@makingstrides.uk