Assessment
A full history and a thorough examination of the skin, nails, circulation and, where relevant, your gait. You leave with a working diagnosis you understand and a plan agreed with you, not handed to you.
Foot Assessment
Initial Consultation
Your first podiatry consultation in Canary Wharf, London with our HCPC-registered podiatrists: a full history and an examination of your circulation, nerves, skin, nails and biomechanics, ending in a confirmed diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan we can often start the same appointment, across both London clinics.
The short answer
What this treatment is
Your initial consultation is the first step back to your previous quality of life. We take a detailed history of what brings you in and of you as a person, examine your circulation, nerves, skin, nails and gait, then confirm a diagnosis and a personalised plan we can often start the same appointment.
What does a podiatrist do at your first appointment?
Your initial consultation covers a full history and a thorough examination of the skin, nails, circulation and, where relevant, the way you walk. We explain what we find in plain English and agree a working diagnosis with you.
Where it is safe to do so, treatment starts the same day, and you leave understanding the plan and the options in front of you.
An initial consultation is the right place to start if you:
Have a new foot, skin or nail problem
You have a new foot, skin or nail problem, or a niggle in the foot or lower limb that is bothering you, and you want it checked properly rather than left to get worse.
Are not sure what treatment you need
The initial consultation is best suited to patients who are unsure of their diagnosis. We confirm what is actually going on first, then talk you through the treatment options that fit it.
Want an accurate diagnosis and a clear plan
We take a detailed history and examine your feet, then leave you with a confirmed diagnosis and a personalised treatment plan we can often start in the same appointment.
Have diabetes and want a foot-risk check
We assess the blood flow and nerve sensation in your feet and set your foot-risk category, the check NICE recommends people with diabetes have at least once a year, and more often if higher risk.
Want clear options before committing
We explain conservative care, medication and surgery where each is relevant, and you can choose to self-manage with our advice. You consent to any treatment before it is charged.
Christine is the feet whisperer, she is marvellous! I should have gone to her before I actually did. If you have any issues with your feet, do not hesitate — book an appointment to see her. Highly recommended!
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Had been in pain for many weeks. As soon as I went to Canary Wharf Podiatry I was taken care of excellently and sorted out, by the kindest staff. This was my best ever medical experience. Thank you so much!
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Had a great experience with Hinson the podiatrist — extremely patient and thorough in explaining the different treatment options. I really appreciated how professional and reassuring he was throughout the appointment.
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Christine was very gentle and took the time to answer all of our questions. She explained everything clearly and educated us with so much patience. We will definitely be coming back.
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Initial consultation fees and insurance
You can self-refer and book online, with no GP referral needed. Many patients claim treatment back through private health insurance: cover varies by policy, and some insurers ask for a GP or consultant referral first, so please check your plan before booking.
- Self-referral: book directly online, no GP letter needed
- Detailed invoices and procedure information provided for insurance claims
- Claimable with insurers such as WPA, Aviva and Vitality, subject to your policy
- One transparent price list across both London clinics
Your journey
with us
Everything starts with an accurate diagnosis. We find what is really causing the problem, treat it, and help you keep it from coming back, so you can stand, walk and train on comfortable feet.
Treatment
The care your foot problem actually needs, from painless skin and nail work to nail surgery under local anaesthetic, using sterile technique. Where a procedure carries real risk, we talk you through it and take consent first.
Advanced care
Where it helps, we draw on on-site MRI and X-ray, custom orthotics made in our own lab, and treatments such as laser and shockwave, so the right tool is matched to the right problem rather than a one-size-fits-all fix.
Maintenance
We address the underlying cause, footwear, pressure or load, so the problem is less likely to return, and offer routine reviews and medical pedicures so your feet are looked after before there is a problem, not only once there is one.
"I wish I had known about you sooner." We hear it constantly. Feet are easy to ignore until they hurt, so we treat podiatry the way a dentist treats teeth: a regular check and a little maintenance keeps small problems from becoming big ones.
- Two London clinics: Canary Wharf, inside LycaHealth at 1 Westferry Circus, and City Dock in Wapping.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, with an HCPC-registered team and evidence-based care led by an Oxford-trained Clinical Director.
- Founded in 2021 and grown almost entirely by word of mouth across two London clinics.
What our podiatrists and chiropodists treat
- Nail surgery for painful, recurrent ingrown toenails
- Skin and nail conditions: verrucae, corns, callus and fungal nails
- Evidence-based fungal nail treatment, including laser
- Biomechanics and custom orthotics made in our own lab
- Musculoskeletal and heel pain, with shockwave therapy
- On-site MRI and X-ray for same-day diagnosis
- Medical pedicures and routine foot-care maintenance
- Prescribing podiatrists: medication started promptly when it is needed
2 Locations
Initial consultations across our two London clinics
- Canary Wharf 1 Westferry Circus, London E14 4HD View location →
- City Dock 142 Vaughan Way, London E1W 2AF View location →
Written and medically reviewed byChristine Yau, Lead Podiatrist & Clinical Director · HCPC-registered · MSc (Oxon) · Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); Royal College of Podiatry; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
FAQ
FAQs
What happens during a first podiatry consultation?
The first appointment is a medical assessment. We check your general health and medication, then the blood flow and nerve sensation in your feet, and examine your foot problem to confirm the diagnosis. We look beyond the initial complaint for holistic care, then set out your options, whether conservative treatment, medication or nail surgery.
Which consultation should I book, standard or MSK?
We run two initial consultations. The standard Initial Consultation covers almost anything: skin, nails, circulation and general foot health. The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Initial Consultation is for a muscle, tendon, bone or joint problem and runs longer, as it needs more history, assessment and testing. New patients start with an initial consultation.
Do I need a GP referral for a podiatry consultation?
No. Podiatry is a self-referral service, so you can book directly online without a GP referral. If you are claiming through private health insurance, your insurer may ask for a referral or pre-authorisation first, so check your policy. Self-funding patients never need a referral to see our HCPC-registered podiatrists.
Is the initial consultation suitable for diabetic foot checks?
Yes. The initial consultation is the entry point for diabetic foot risk assessment, where we check the circulation and sensation in your feet and set your foot-risk category. NICE recommends people with diabetes have their feet checked at least once a year, and more often if at higher risk. Tell us at booking so we can allow time.
Will I be treated at the first appointment?
Often, yes. We can start a personalised treatment plan in this very same appointment where it is safe to do so, such as first-line care for verrucae or fungal nails. Any treatment carried out on the day is charged in addition to the consultation, and you consent to it before anything is charged.
Where are your podiatry clinics in London?
We have two clinics. Our flagship Canary Wharf clinic is at 1 Westferry Circus, London E14 4HD, inside LycaHealth. Our City Dock clinic is at 142 Vaughan Way, Wapping, London E1W 2AF. The same clinical standards apply at both, and you can book either online through our booking system.
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