What’s included
- Toenail care: cutting and filing nails that are hard to reach, thick or curved
- Thickened and fungal nails: reducing thick nails with a nail drill so they’re comfortable in shoes, and treating fungal nails
- Ingrown and involuted nails: clearing a nail edge that’s pressing into the skin, and advice to stop it coming back
- Corn and callus removal: painless removal of hard skin and corns, usually giving immediate relief
- Cracked heels: reducing thick heel callus, treating fissures and advising on balms and footwear
- Skin conditions: checking and treating athlete’s foot, dry skin and dermatitis
- Padding and offloading: pads, toe protectors and advice to take pressure off painful spots
- Diabetic and high-risk foot care: careful nail and skin care for people with diabetes, neuropathy or poor circulation
Who it’s for
- Anyone who finds it hard to reach, see or cut their own nails
- People with thick, curved or fungal nails
- People with painful corns, calluses or cracked heels
- People with diabetes, poor circulation or reduced feeling, where cutting nails or corns at home isn’t safe
- Older people, and anyone who wants regular care to stay comfortable and active
What to expect
Your podiatrist will check your feet, nails, skin and circulation, and ask about any pain and the shoes you wear. Treatment is usually done in the same appointment and is generally painless. We’ll explain why the problem is happening, and what you can do at home and with footwear to reduce it. If we find something that needs more than general care, such as a recurring ingrown nail, a wart or a toe deformity, we’ll talk you through the options.
How often should I come?
That depends on how quickly your nails and skin build up. Many people come every 6 to 12 weeks. Your podiatrist will suggest an interval that suits you.
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General Foot Care FAQs
No, it’s usually painless. Most people walk out feeling more comfortable straight away.
Yes. We reduce thick nails with a nail drill so they’re thinner, more comfortable and easier to manage.
If you have reduced feeling, poor circulation or difficulty seeing or reaching your feet, it’s safer to have your nails and skin cared for by a podiatrist. We’ll also check your feet for early signs of problems.
They can, because corns form where there’s pressure. Padding, footwear changes and orthotics reduce the pressure. For corns that keep returning, surgery to correct the underlying toe or bone can be an option.
No, you can book directly. If your appointment is through a Medicare care plan, DVA or another funded program, you’ll need a referral, so check with us when you book.
Podiatry consultations are covered under extras if your policy includes podiatry. We can process your claim on the spot, so you only pay the gap.
Serving Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Manly Foot Clinic is at Shop 3/3 Corrie Rd, North Manly NSW 2100. We see patients from Manly, Balgowlah, Freshwater, Dee Why and Brookvale through to Mosman, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and the wider North Shore.