We do not soak feet before our treatment. One reason for this is, it provides a better sense, or feeling, for where callus thickness ends before the softer skin below the callus. This helps prevent injury.
We love what we do.
If we succeed in aiding someone, young or old, in the prevention of ulcers, corns, calluses, or foot pain, it has been a Great Day.
State of the Art Equipment
Our main E-file is called the Auroria. The Auroria provides us with a vacuum at the tip to help remove dust as it occurs and has a light at the tip for better visibility. The Auroria is made in Germany. Additionally, we have a variety of specialty burs to remove thick nails as well as... Continue Reading →
Cleaning and Sterilization
We meet and exceed the standards set by the CDC for semi-critical podiatry instruments. Our instruments that are suitable for ultrasonic cleaning start the process there, followed by manual cleaning and drying. We then use an Autoclave or High-Level Disinfection. We take our patients safety very seriously.
Our Senior Population
About one third of the population over 65 fall each year. Since many of these incidents go unreported by seniors and unrecognized by family members or caregivers, this estimate is most likely quite low. Approximately 9500 seniors die each year due to a fall. If we can prevent even one of these falls it is... Continue Reading →
The Diabetic Patient
30,300,000 people have diabetes. 1 of 4 people don't know they have diabetes. 84,100,000 people are pre-diabetic. Pre-diabetics include 23,100,000 adults aged 65 or older. 1 of 3 people are pre-diabetic and don't know it. This population cannot afford to ignore their feet. Diabetes can cause nerve damage called Neuropathy. With decreased sensation we see... Continue Reading →