Myra Fiona Thompson Advanced Foot Health Practitioner (S.A.C. Dip. RFHP. MCFH.)
About Walking On Air Foot Care
Your Path to Comfort and Mobility
At Walking On Air Foot Care, I believe that healthy feet are the foundation for an active, pain-free life. Whether you're a busy professional, a dedicated fitness enthusiast, or enjoying your well-deserved retirement, your feet deserve expert care. I am dedicated to promoting optimal foot health by making professional treatments accessible, convenient, and truly personal.
Our mobile service brings the highest standard of Advanced Foot Health Care directly to the comfort and privacy of your own home. This approach saves you time and ensures you receive discreet, one-on-one attention focused entirely on your well-being.
I offer a broad range of treatments and advice for common and complex foot conditions. All treatments are performed with medical-grade sterilised equipment and a personal touch:
- Routine Foot Health: Professional nail cutting and filing for improved comfort and mobility, reduction of hard skin (callus), and expert corn removal.
- Specialised Care: Focused treatment and advice for complex issues like Diabetic Foot Care, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, verrucae, and problematic nails (e.g., thickened or involuted nails).
- Pain & Condition Management: Treatment and guidance for conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, Hallux Valgus (Bunions), and toe deformities (e.g., clawed and hammer toes).
Our goal is simple: To ensure you leave every appointment feeling like you are truly Walking On Air.
Meet Your Advanced Foot Health Practitioner
Myra Fiona Thompson, the founder of Walking On Air Foot Care, is a highly qualified and dedicated Advanced Foot Health Practitioner.
Expertise & Qualifications
Certified Professional & Leadership: I am a member of the College of Foot Health (COFH) and an associated member of the Institute of Podiatrists (IOP). I also proudly serve as the Scottish Regional Rep and Treasurer for these professional bodies, demonstrating my commitment to the highest standards of the industry.
Clinical Experience: My training includes several years of study and practice within a clinical environment in the NHS, giving me a comprehensive background in a wide range of foot health issues.
A Dedication to Ongoing Health: My passion is not just treating problems but empowering you to maintain your foot health and continue to lead the active lifestyle you love, without the discomfort or pain that comes with common foot conditions.
How I Can Help You
Foot Health Care
Diabetic Foot Care
Foot Health Care
I offer a variety of foot health care treatments from basic toe nail maintenance to fungal and verruca treatments.
Foot Conditions
Diabetic Foot Care
Foot Health Care
Treatments and advice for Plantar fascitis, Metatarsalgia, Hallux Valgus (Bunions) and Toe deformities including clawed and hammer toes.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care
People with diabetes can become vulnerable to infections and sensory neuropathy. Diabetes can also affect the quality of blood flow and impact on the bodies natural ability to heal. This is why it is important to look after your feet and to have regular checks and look after the health of your feet.
Routine Treatments
Routine Nail Cutting
It is important to look after your feet and toenails. Regular routine nail cutting and filing will improve comfort, mobility, prevent disorders and problematic nails occurring. Not looking after or being unable to care for your feet and leaving nails uncut can lead to balance problems. Foot wear can become ill-fitting leading to a high risk of falls.
Callus and Corns
Callus and corns are caused by friction from ill-fitting footwear or repeated pressures on the foot through gait. Callus, a build up of yellow tough skin is commonly found on the heel and balls of the feet. Corns can develop on soles of the feet and on apex and top of the joints of the toes. Pointed, cone shaped and inverted, they can cause great pain and discomfort.
Dry Cracked Heels
Dry and cracked heels are generally caused by lack of moisture in the skin, this is called Anhidrosis. This causes callus and seed corns to develop. Painful deep fissures can occur in the callus around the heels and act as a portal for infection if not treated and maintained.
Problem Toe Nails
Common Nail problem include Onychauxis nails when the nail becomes thickened and yellow. Involuted nails that curl round back into nail folds and can become problematic. Psoriatic nails can be common among people with Psoriasis which causes discoloration and pitting of the nail. Problem nails can all be maintained with regular treatment.
Ingrown Toe Nail
An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow and pierce into the surrounding skin.The big toe is often affected and as nail curls and pierces the skin it then becomes red, swollen and tender. There can be pain if pressure is placed on the toe from tight fitting socks or shoes. This causes inflammation of the skin at the end of the toe. A build-up of fluid causes swelling (oedema) in the area surrounding the toe and in some cases an overgrowth of skin around the affected toe .
Fungal and Verruca Infections
Initial treatments £30 with follow-up appointments from £15. Stockist of Lamisil and Emtrix products
Verrucas
Verrucas or also known as plantar warts can occur anywhere on the soles and toes, often found on weight-bearing areas of the foot. They are caused by the HPV (Human papillomavirus).The virus enters your body through tiny cuts, breaks or other weak spots on the bottom of your feet. People with weakened immune systems can be prone to verrucas. They vary in size from just a few mm. to more than one cm. A rough cauliflower appearance with black dots which are blocked blood vessels are present.
Athletes Foot
Athletes foot is a fungal infection (also known as Tinea Pedis) the infection causes dry, red, flaking, itchy and irritated skin. Commonly found between the toes and on soles of the feet. Hands and fingernails can also be affected due to scratching and transference of the fungal infection.
Fungal Nail Infection
Many people develop a fungal nail infection also known as onychomycosis at some point in their life. It's not usually serious, but can be unpleasant and difficult to treat. The infection develops slowly and causes the nail to become discoloured, thickened and distorted. There can be pain and discomfort and the toenails become brittle and crumbly. The skin around the nail may also become infected and be itchy and cracked or red and swollen.
Cosmetic and Aesthetic Treatments
Treatments to Compliment your Routine Nail Treatments
Luxury Warm Wax Therapy
£60
Luxury Warm Wax Therapy treatment with helianthus annus (sunflower) oil and other essential oils. Conditions that may benefit from therapeutic treatment include Arthritis, sore muscles, heel ache and pain, eczema & psoriasis and plantar fasciitis.
Medi Pedi
£45
A soothing and revitalising treatment for your feet. Foot bath and exfoliating scrub. Followed by foot mask and wrap. Nails filed and hard skin buffed. Finishing with relaxing foot massage. This treatment will leave you feeling revived and refreshed.
Toenail Reconstruction
Price on request
Cosmetic treatment that helps to improve the appearance of damaged nails. Suitable Nails damaged by trauma, psoriatic nails, split nails, mycotic and onychauxis nails. Using high grade flexible and durable gel specifically designed for use on the toes. Results can last up to 6 weeks.
Fingernail Cutting
£8
Fingernail cutting available for £8 or £5 as an add on treatment. It is easy to neglect your fingernails and certain medical conditions such as arthritis can make cutting your nails difficult. Regular fingernail cutting and filing can keep your fingernails healthy and strong, preventing bacteria from growing under the nails and causing infections.
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