Brittney Wirtz the Chiropodist / Foot Care Specialist at our Oakville Clinic is a primary care provider for foot and toenail care. Much like you see an Optometrist for your eyes, an Audiologist for your hearing and a Dentist for your teeth, you should seek care from a specialist for your feet. A Chiropodist is specially trained in the assessment and treatment of foot and toenail issues. A Chiropodist works to help prevent and treat disorders and dysfunctions of the foot through therapeutic, Orthotic, palliative and surgical means. A Chiropodist is a regulated health practitioner under the Chiropody Act 1991 and are recognized under the initials D.Ch. For many people a Registered Foot Specialist is an integral member of a health care team. As a primary care practitioner, a Chiropodist / Foot Care Specialists services can be accessed directly, you do not need a prescription from your Physician. A Chiropodist can provide treatment for many foot and toenail care issues including but not limited to:
- Corns
- Calluses
- Cracked heels
- Bunions
- Hammer toes
- Heel Pain
- Arch Pain
- Seniors Foot and Nail Care
- Diabetic Footcare
- Diabetic Foot Screenings
- Warts
- Custom Orthotics