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.
Clinical Foot Care
Medical Pedicure
A medical pedicure in Canary Wharf, London is our clinical, podiatrist-led alternative to a salon pedicure: a dry, hygienic treatment with sterile instruments that manages persistent calluses, corns, fissuring and nails that are difficult to cut, safely and precisely, across both our London clinics.
The short answer
What this treatment is
Our medical pedicure targets the persistent foot problems that affect your day-to-day comfort and confidence: calluses, corns, fissuring and nails that are difficult to cut. A podiatrist, not a beauty therapist, carries it out with sterile instruments, giving immediate relief in most cases and preventative advice to reduce recurrence.
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.
A medical pedicure can help to:
Reduce painful hard skin and thick nails
Callus debridement, corn enucleation and nail thinning ease the pressure of thickened skin and nails that are difficult to cut, so standing and walking feel more comfortable, usually with immediate relief on the day.
Spot foot problems early
Every appointment includes a foot health review. Your podiatrist checks for fungal nails, ingrowing nails, heel fissures and other conditions, and arranges onward treatment before a small problem becomes a bigger one.
Keep your feet healthy between treatments
A medical pedicure is a maintenance tool as much as a treatment. Many patients return every few months so hard skin and nails are looked after before there is a problem, not only once there is one.
Offer a safe option with diabetes or poor circulation
People with diabetes, poor circulation or reduced sensation should not have a routine salon pedicure or self-treat with corn plasters. A podiatrist can care for your feet safely with sterile instruments and flag anything that needs attention.
Give a hygienic alternative to a salon
A clinical, dry treatment by an HCPC-registered podiatrist using sterile, single-use instruments carries a lower infection risk than a cosmetic salon pedicure by a beauty therapist. We focus on foot health, not varnish.
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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Medical pedicure 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
Medical pedicures 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 is the difference between a Medical Pedicure and an Advanced Medical Pedicure?
The Medical Pedicure suits a moderate amount of callus and corns, light heel fissuring, and lightly damaged or elongated nails. The Advanced Medical Pedicure is for more significant callus, corns and deep fissuring, or for a fuller treat, adding full dead-skin removal, light therapy and a reflexology-based foot massage.
How is a medical pedicure different from a salon pedicure?
A medical pedicure is a clinical treatment by an HCPC-registered podiatrist using sterile instruments, focused on foot health: callus debridement, corn enucleation, nail tidying and a condition check. A salon pedicure is cosmetic, performed by a beauty therapist, and carries a higher infection risk. We do not apply nail varnish.
Is a medical pedicure safe if I have diabetes?
Yes, it is the recommended option. People with diabetes, peripheral arterial disease or neuropathy should never have a routine salon pedicure or self-treat with corn plasters, because reduced sensation and circulation make minor injuries dangerous. A podiatrist using sterile instruments can care for your feet safely and spot problems early.
How often should I have a medical pedicure?
It depends on how quickly your hard skin and nails build up, which varies between people. Many patients come every few months for maintenance, keeping small problems from becoming big ones. People with diabetes or circulation problems may be advised to attend more regularly. Your podiatrist will suggest an interval.
Will a medical pedicure cure my hard skin or thickened nails?
It manages the symptoms and gives immediate relief in most cases, rather than curing the cause. Callus and hard skin usually return because of pressure from footwear or foot mechanics, and many thickened nails reflect a long-standing change. We keep your feet comfortable and recommend preventative measures to reduce recurrence.
What if my problem is not listed, and where are you based?
There are many more conditions we treat than we can list here, so if your concern is not mentioned, give us a call, text or email and we will help. No referral is needed. We see patients at 1 Westferry Circus in Canary Wharf, inside LycaHealth, and at City Dock in Wapping.
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