Zoe Paradine Allen - BSc Hons Podiatry, PGCert Sports Podiatry, MChS, HPC Registered - Specialist Podiatrist
Our Podiatrist, Zoe Paradine Allen, has a long relationship with Podiatry.
As a child Zoe live with a family member who has painful club feet. Many operations and treatments later, Zoe was inspired to improve the quality of life for anyone experiencing painful feet.
"Growing up, watching my dad struggle with his club feet has given me a unique insight into the day to day challenges my patients face. I love being able to make their lives just a little bit easier. As an adult and Specialist Podiatrist, I now look after my dads feet!"
Zoe's journey took her to University where she completed a BSc Hons in Podiatry. As part of her degree she completed 1000 hours clinical practice - that's 1000 hours working with feet.
After graduating Zoe completed a postgraduate certificate in Sports Podiatry and is a specialist in Biomechanics and Podiatric Surgery. She is fully trained to work in a hospital theatre, administering local anaesthetics and assisting a Podiatric surgeon during foot operations. A recent addition to her portfolio is medical pedicures. After spending some time working for the NHS, Zoe wanted to give her patients a better quality of care. She started Lighter Feet Speciailst Podiatry 4 years ago, primarily as a mobile podiatry service. She now operates a private specialist podiatry practice out of a relaxing clinic based in Oakham where she provides a full range of footcare solutions tailored to her patients individual needs.
Zoe is HPC Registered and is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrist.
What is a Podiatrist, Chiropodist & foot Health Practitioner?
Podiatrist is the modern name for chiropodist. Podiatrist is a Greek word meaning foot doctor. Chiropodist translates to hand and foot.
There are different training courses available for Podiatrists, Chiropodists & Foot Health Practitioners.
To become a Podiatrist, students complete an approved BSc Podiatry degree and register with the Heath Professions Council (HPC). During the 3 year degree they compete over 1000 hours clinical practice.
A foot health practitioner is neither degree qualified or registered with the HPC, they are not regulated by a professional medical body. They have home studied for a year and completed 5 or 10 days clincal practice before qualifyilng. If you are struggling to reach your toes and are otherwise in good health a foot health practitioner may be able to trim your nails to help maintain healthy feet.
Does it matter who I see?
If your general health is not as good as it should be, then you should consult a Podiatrist. A Podiatrist is best placed to treat patients suffering with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, circulation problems, stroke and ms.
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