SoleSpa Podiatry

07/08/2026

Having a little time out with my girls at the Fringe in Edinburgh. This is what I spotted on the way in. I hope it’s tears of laughter - need to investigate.

21/07/2026

Family time 🧡

22/05/2026

Friday afternoon treat. Prende warm wax treatment ready for my lovely client.
Perfect for sore, tired, dry feet. Good for the soul as well as the sole.

22/05/2026

This is a very rewarding career with lots of opportunities. You will no doubt know how incredibly busy us podiatrists are, AI will definitely not replace us. There is a UK wide shortage of podiatrists so please spread the work we need more HCPC registered podiatrists.

04/04/2026

I’m taking a little break to enjoy some family time (and do a lot of admin). Clinic will be closed from Monday 6th April and will reopen Tuesday 14th April.
You are still able to book in online 24/7 via my website solespapodiatry.com.
If you need to phone I’ll return calls on 14th April.
☎️07792 872438
📩[email protected]
Please note clinic is only based in Blairgowrie.

SoleSpa Podiatry offers a fusion of clinical and cosmetic podiatry including podiatric acupuncture, nail reconstruction, ingrown toenail treatment, nail surgery, verruca treatment, musculoskeletal assessment, warm wax treament and medical pedicures from our premises in Perth and Blairgowrie.

28/03/2026

I don’t often work on a Saturday but today was worth it to make a lovely lady happy and ready for her holiday.
Photos before, middle (few tweaks made after the photo) and end result.
Wilde Pedique is a lovely product to work with.

21/02/2026

Are you ready for a lesson on the bones of the foot?

The human foot is a highly specialized anatomical structure made up of 26 bones organized into three major groups — tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges. Together, these bones form a strong yet adaptable base that supports body weight, absorbs shock, and enables efficient movement during standing, walking, and running. Each group has a distinct structural and functional role that contributes to overall foot mechanics.

The tarsal bones form the rearfoot and midfoot foundation. These include the talus and calcaneus in the rearfoot, and the navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiform bones in the midfoot. The talus acts as the mechanical link between the leg and the foot, transmitting load from the tibia into the foot. The calcaneus is the largest foot bone and serves as the primary weight-bearing heel structure and lever arm for the Achilles tendon. The navicular and cuneiforms help create the medial arch, while the cuboid supports the lateral column and provides stability.

Distal to the tarsals are the five metatarsals, which form the forefoot framework. They function like flexible beams that distribute pressure across the foot during stance and push-off. The first metatarsal is thicker and stronger because it carries higher loads during propulsion. Metatarsal heads also play a key role in balance and pressure sensing, adapting to different surfaces and gait demands.

At the front are the phalanges — the toe bones. The hallux (big toe) has two phalanges, while the lesser toes each have three: proximal, middle, and distal. The hallux is especially important biomechanically because it provides a major portion of push-off power in late stance phase. Proper alignment and mobility of the toe joints are essential for efficient gait and forefoot load transfer.

What makes foot anatomy remarkable is how these bones form arches — medial, lateral, and transverse — through their shapes and joint alignments. These arches allow the foot to behave like both a mobile shock absorber and a rigid lever at different times in the gait cycle. Understanding this bony architecture is fundamental for biomechanics, orthotic design, injury assessment, and rehabilitation planning.

12/02/2026

Spotlight on NHS Tayside MSK podiatry. Great team 👣

We are celebrating Team Tayside by shining a light on some of our fantastic teams who work across a wide range of services and departments.

Today the spotlight is on the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatry Team who are based in Ninewells Hospital and cover the whole of Tayside.

MSK Podiatry focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower limb that are related to the musculoskeletal system.

The MSK Podiatry Service provides specialist assessment and conservative management for a wide range of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions.

The service offers advanced interventions including diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided corticosteroid injections, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, manipulation therapy, and personalised stretching, strengthening and insole therapy programmes.

The service encourages self management and provides clear signposting to additional support services, including pain management, smoking cessation programmes, exercise initiatives and weight management pathways.

By supporting and enhancing multidisciplinary care pathways, the service helps reduce demand on other departments while improving patient function, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Speaking about the service Paula McDonald, Advanced Practice Podiatrist in MSK/ Podiatry Service Lead, Specialist Pathways and Practice Development explains, “Although we are a small team, equating to just two full time posts, we consistently deliver a broad and ambitious remit, grounded in robust evidence and a commitment to person centred care."

28/12/2025

Thank you for all of your support during 2025. It has been a very busy, fast year. Wishing you much health and happiness for 2026. We are now closed until Tuesday 6th January 2026.

09/11/2025

I have had the privilege of treating some WW2 veterans recently - RAF and WREN. They truelly are an inspiration!
Thank you to all past and present Military personnel.