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
PodTox
PodTox foot rejuvenation in Canary Wharf, London: a specialist non-invasive treatment from our HCPC-registered podiatrists that combines advanced podiatry techniques with targeted foot care products to improve the health, appearance and comfort of your feet, tackling dry skin, hard skin build-up and rough texture, across both London clinics.
The short answer
What this treatment is
PodTox is a specialist foot rejuvenation treatment designed to improve the health, appearance and comfort of your feet. Combining advanced podiatry techniques with targeted foot care products, it addresses dry skin, hard skin build-up, rough texture and tired-looking feet, delivered by qualified podiatrists who assess your feet properly first.
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.
PodTox can help to:
Restore dry, rough or neglected feet
Months of long days, tight shoes and skipped foot care show up as dryness, rough texture and hard skin. PodTox reverses that properly: clinical exfoliation, safe hard skin removal and intensive hydration, done by a podiatrist rather than a foot file at home.
Deal with hard skin build-up safely
Hard skin forms in response to pressure, and removing it well takes clinical training. Your podiatrist reduces it painlessly with sterile instruments, knows how much to remove, and can tell you why it keeps forming, something no over-the-counter product can do.
Get your feet ready for an occasion
A wedding, a holiday, sandal season: when your feet are about to be on show, PodTox delivers smoother, softer, revitalised feet with no downtime. Many patients book a treatment a few days ahead so the results are at their best on the day.
Maintain healthy feet as a routine
Feet carry you through every day and rarely get looked after until something hurts. A regular PodTox interval keeps skin comfortable and healthy, and because a podiatrist delivers it, developing problems are spotted and dealt with early.
Enjoy premium foot care that is clinically safe
If diabetes or circulation concerns mean a salon pedicure is not recommended for you, PodTox is the safe alternative: the indulgent result, delivered with sterile instruments after a proper podiatric assessment of your skin, nails and circulation.
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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PodTox 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
PodTox 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) · Royal College of Podiatry; Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
FAQ
FAQs
What is PodTox?
PodTox is a specialist foot rejuvenation treatment that improves the health, appearance and comfort of your feet. It combines advanced podiatry techniques, professional exfoliation, hard skin removal, intensive hydration and restorative care, with targeted foot care products, and is delivered by our qualified podiatrists after a proper assessment.
Is PodTox an injection or botox for feet?
No. Despite the name, PodTox at Canary Wharf Podiatry is entirely non-invasive: there are no needles and no injections. It is a clinical rejuvenation treatment built around professional exfoliation, safe hard skin removal, intensive hydration and restorative care, tailored to your feet by an HCPC-registered podiatrist.
How is PodTox different from a medical pedicure?
They are close relatives, and both are clinical rather than cosmetic. A medical pedicure focuses on foot and nail health: reducing hard skin and thickened nails and treating minor problems. PodTox goes further on rejuvenation: professional exfoliation, intensive hydration and restorative care for the skin's texture and appearance.
Who is PodTox suitable for?
Anyone whose feet feel dry, rough or tired-looking: from people on their feet all day to those preparing for a holiday, a special occasion or sandal season. Because a podiatrist assesses you first, it also suits people who should avoid salon pedicures, including those with diabetes or circulation concerns.
Is PodTox safe if I have diabetes?
With a podiatrist, yes, in most cases. Every treatment starts with an assessment that includes your circulation and skin condition, and the treatment is adjusted accordingly, which is exactly why clinical foot care is recommended over salon treatments if you have diabetes. Tell us when booking so we plan appropriately.
How often should I have a PodTox treatment?
It depends on your skin and your life. Feet that build hard skin quickly, or spend long days in shoes, may benefit from a regular interval of every few weeks to months, while others book seasonally or before an occasion. Your podiatrist will suggest a sensible maintenance interval after your first treatment.
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