Are Ballerinas’ Feet Really as Bad as We Think?

by maria | Jul 27, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Podiatry

The truth about pointe work, foot health, and why not every dancer ends up with damaged feet. For decades, ballet has been synonymous with graceful movement, extraordinary athleticism… and notoriously damaged feet. We’ve all seen the photographs: bruised...

Forefoot Pain: Is It a Morton's Neuroma… or Something Else?

by maria | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorised

That burning pain in the ball of your foot isn’t something to brush off.Does it feel like you’re walking on a pebble that isn’t actually there? Or like a sharp, burning pain shoots into your toes after a long day, a workout, or a pair of...

The Red Light Revolution

by maria | Jul 26, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Podiatry

I’ve Gone Down the Red Light Therapy Rabbit Hole… If you’ve spoken to me recently, you’ll know I’ve become a little obsessed with Red Light Therapy, Near Infrared (NIR) and Photobiomodulation! As a podiatrist, I’m always looking for...

Menopause and Your Feet: A Conversation We Need to Have

by maria | Jul 2, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Podiatry

Why Does Menopause Affect the Feet? The primary culprit is the decline in estrogen. Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin, strong bones, flexible joints, and resilient connective tissues throughout the body—including the feet. As hormone levels...

More Than Just Sweaty Feet: Understanding Hyperhidrosis and Why You Don’t Have to Live With It

by maria | Jul 2, 2026 | Podiatry

Have you ever hesitated to take your shoes off at a friend’s house? Worried about foot odour, damp socks, or constantly slipping inside your shoes? If so, you’re certainly not alone. For many people, excessive sweating of the feet—known as plantar...