General Podiatry

Why Book a General Podiatry Consult at The Foot Company?

Whether you’re here for relief from painful nails, treatment of corns and calluses, or just a little TLC because reaching your toes isn’t easy — we’ve got you covered. Unlike beauty salons, our podiatrists provide safe, sterile, health fund–rebated care.

Our skilled podiatrists will assess your feet and create a personalised plan to keep them feeling and looking their best.

Treatments may include:

  • Plantar fasciitis, heel pain & heel spurs
  • Sever’s disease (children’s heel pain)
  • Morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia, bursitis, plantar plate tears
  • ⁠⁠Flat feet, high arches, bunions, claw toes
  • Lateral & medial ankle sprains

Common Skin & Nail Problems We Treat

We help runners, athletes, and active adults recover from the most common foot, ankle, and lower limb injuries.

Nail Care

  • Ingrown toenails (painful, red, or infected edges)
  • ⁠Thickened or fungal nails
  • ⁠Cracked or hard-to-manage nails

Skin Care

  • Corns and calluses (hard skin that causes pain or rubbing in shoes)
  • ⁠Cracked heels
  • ⁠Blisters and pressure spots
  • Plantar warts

Comfort & Prevention

  • Foot hygiene advice
  • Safe trimming and filing when reaching your feet is difficult
  • Ongoing maintenance to keep feet comfortable, healthy, and pain-free
Performance

Why See a Podiatrist Instead of a Nail Salon?

When it comes to foot and nail care, safety and expertise matter. Here's how podiatry compares to cosmetic nail services:

Podiatry vs Nail Salon Care
Podiatrist Care
The Foot Company
Nail Salons
Safety & Hygiene Standards
Medical-grade sterilisation of all instruments
Hygiene Standards can vary
Professional Qualifications & Expertise
Qualified health professionals with years of training
Cosmetic focus, not medical
Health Fund Coverage
Covered by most health funds (rebates available)
No rebates
Medical Safety for At-Risk Patients
Safe treatment for high-risk patients (diabetes, circulation issues)
Can increase infection risk
Treatment Philosophy & Goals
Focus on long-term foot health & pain prevention
Focus on appearance only

This Is Your Consult

Painful ingrown or thickened toenails

Corns, callus, or cracked heels causing discomfort

Fungal or discoloured nails

Plantar warts or blisters

Regular nail trimming and foot care (difficulty reaching feet)

Advice on footwear, hygiene, and preventing future problems

Move Better. Run Stronger. Stay Injury Free.

Don't wait for pain to get worse. Take the first step toward stronger, pain-free movement today.