Nicole Ryan Foot Health

Checking your skin regularly could save your life 💛

The importance of checking for melanoma – including your feet

Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that can develop from an existing mole or appear as a new mark on the skin. When caught early, treatment is often very successful — which is why regular skin checks are so important.

Many people forget to check their feet, but melanoma can develop:

* On the soles of the feet
* Between the toes
* Around the heels
* Under or around the toenails
* On the tops of the feet and ankles

Because we don’t always look at the bottoms of our feet, changes can easily go unnoticed.

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What to look for – The ABCDE rule:

* A – Asymmetry: One half doesn’t match the other
* B – Border: Edges are irregular, blurred or jagged
* C – Colour: Uneven colour (brown, black, red, white or blue)
* D – Diameter: Larger than 6mm
* E – Evolving: Changing in size, shape, colour, itching or bleeding

Also watch for:

* A dark streak under a toenail not caused by injury
* A sore on the foot that doesn’t heal
* New pigmentation on the sole
* A mole that looks different from the others

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As part of good foot health 👣

When caring for your feet, take a moment to check the skin on your soles, heels and between your toes. If you struggle to see the bottoms of your feet, use a mirror or ask someone you trust to help.

If you notice any unusual or changing lesions, always contact your GP promptly. It’s better to get it checked and have reassurance.

Early detection saves lives — and that includes your feet 💙

📚 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an important part of providing the best possible care for my patients.

As a Foot Health Practitioner, I believe learning never stops. Regular CPD allows me to keep my knowledge and skills up to date with the latest evidence, techniques, and best practice, ensuring I can provide safe, effective, and high-quality foot care.

I’m pleased to have completed my latest CPD course in The Management of Ingrowing Toenails. Every course I complete helps me build on my expertise so I can continue to offer the highest standard of care to all my patients.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. 💚

Nicole Ryan Foot Health
Healthy Heels Happy Soles

The Big Toe: A Brain-Body Powerhouse 🧠👣

Did you know your big toe has its own dedicated space in your brain’s cortex? No other species has this unique neural connection—it’s what makes upright walking (bipedalism) possible!

The big toe is incredibly important and weak or/& stiffness can lead to gait compensations, collapsed arches & much more. Improving mobility & strength in the big toe joint is HUGE, with so many benefits associated!

But here’s the kicker: if you don’t use it, you lose it. The principle of neural plasticity means that neglecting your feet’s natural function weakens this critical connection over time, something that can actually return!

Reclaim your foot strength, stability, and elasticity by getting out “Starter Bundle”, a bundle of our best products and workshop. Start improving your movement and restoring what your feet were designed to do.

Hi 👋 I’m Nicole, your local home visit foot health practitioner.

👣 Your feet work hard for you every single day — don’t wait until they’re painful before giving them the care they deserve.

Regular foot care isn’t just about treating problems; it’s about preventing them. Just like routine check-ups for your eyes and teeth, your feet benefit from regular attention to help keep them healthy, comfortable, and pain-free.
Looking after your feet can help maintain your mobility, support your independence, and keep you doing the things you love.

🏡 Home Visit Foot Health Appointments available: Altrincham, Hale, Sale, Urmston, Partington, Glazebrook, Irlam, Lymm, Thelwall, Grappenhall and surrounding areas.

Services 🦶😊
Nail cutting and thinning
Corn and callus reduction
Cracked heel care
Fungal nail and skin care
Diabetic and elderly foot care
General foot health checks

Nicole Ryan Foot Health
📞 07837 842649
📧 [email protected]
Healthy Heels, Happy Soles 👣

☀️ SUMMER FOOT HEALTH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ☀️

👣 Mobile Foot Health Practitioner 👣
Professional foot care in the comfort of your own home.

As sandal season arrives and summer holidays approach, now is the perfect time to get your feet looking and feeling their best.

Services Include:

✔️ Nail Cutting & Filing
✔️ Corn & Callus Reduction
✔️ Cracked Heel Treatment
✔️ Thickened Nail Care
✔️ Fungal Nail Management
✔️ Ingrown Toenail Care
✔️ Diabetic Foot Checks
✔️ General Foot Health Assessments
✔️ Foot Care Advice & Education

Whether you’re struggling with painful feet, finding it difficult to manage your own foot care, or simply want healthy, comfortable feet for the summer months, I’m here to help.

📍 Areas Covered:
Altrincham • Hale • Hale Barns • Sale • Timperley • Lymm • Grappenhall • Thelwall • Glazebrook • Irlam • Urmston • Partington • Carrington and surrounding areas.

🏡 Mobile appointments available for all ages.

📅 Currently taking bookings for July and August

☎️ Call or Message: 07837842649
📧 Email: [email protected]

☀️ Enjoy summer with healthy, comfortable feet! ☀️

Please feel free to recommend my services to family, friends and neighbours who may benefit from professional foot care at home. 👣💙

JAMA Patient Page: how an ordinary-looking callus can mask a limb threatening wound https://diabeticfootonline.com/2023/11/19/jama-patient-page-how-an-ordinary-looking-callus-can-mask-a-limb-threatening-wound-actagainstamputation-diabeticfoot-diabetes-podiatry/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-DFO-Evergreen

Learn about compensatory gait mechanics in people with multiple toe amputation in this informative study: https://d197for5662m48.cloudfront.net/documents/publicationstatus/140310/preprint_pdf/a7bc56ebc80a37f04d0d2d5639c15bd3.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tweepsmap-General

👣 Your feet work hard for you every single day — don’t wait until they’re painful before giving them the care they deserve 👣

Regular foot care isn’t just about treating problems; it’s about preventing them. Just like routine check-ups for your eyes and teeth, your feet benefit from regular attention to help keep them healthy, comfortable, and pain-free.

Looking after your feet can help maintain your mobility, support your independence, and keep you doing the things you love.

🏡 Home Visit Foot Health Appointments Available

Nicole Ryan Foot Health

📞 07837 842649
📧 [email protected]

Healthy Heels, Happy Soles 👣

👣 HOME VISIT FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER 👣

Professional foot health treatments in the comfort of your own home, helping you keep your feet healthy, comfortable and pain-free.

✅ Nail cutting and filing
✅ Thickened nail reduction
✅ Corn removal
✅ Callus and hard skin reduction
✅ Cracked heel treatment
✅ Diabetic and elderly foot care
✅ Fungal nail management
✅ Ingrown toenail care
✅ Foot health assessments and advice
✅ Routine foot care and maintenance

🏡 Home visits available across:

📍 Altrincham
📍 Hale
📍 Sale
📍 Lymm
📍 Grappenhall
📍 Thelwall
📍 Glazebrook
📍 Irlam
📍 Urmston
📍 Partington
📍 Carrington
📍 Flixton

…and surrounding areas.

Whether you’re struggling with painful corns, hard skin, thickened nails, cracked heels or simply need routine foot care, I’m here to help.

📅 Limited June availability
📖 July diary now open

📞 07837 842649
📧 [email protected]

Please message, call or email to book an appointment or discuss your foot care needs.

Nicole Ryan
Home Visit Foot Health Practitioner