WATCH Limerick Podiatry Centre team cares every step of the way

Limerick Podiatry Centre team cares every step of the way. Limerick Podiatry Centre offer both Routine Care and Podiatry services and are located at 2 O’ Connell St, Limerick. Picture: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick In Collaboration with Limerick Podiatry Centre

The expert team at Limerick Podiatry Centre help the people of Limerick stay active from the moment they step into the welcoming environment of its City Centre clinic

The caring team at Limerick Podiatry Centre, situated behind Foot Solutions on O’Connell Street, Limerick, is helping people across the city and county stay active, comfortable, and pain-free by providing a welcoming environment and delivering expert care to people of all ages.

Priding itself in offering expert care and advice for all conditions affecting the lower limbs, feet, and ankles, the team at Limerick Podiatry Centre offer a fully patient-centred service helping the people of Limerick stay on their feet by treating podiatric issues.

Faith Giagb, a podiatrist with Limerick Podiatry Centre, says podiatry is a lot more than nail care. She told I Love Limerick, “ We’re located behind the Foot Solution Shop on O’Connell Street. Podiatry is a branch of medicine where we specialise in the lower limb and foot and ankle. Podiatry is much more than just cutting your nails. We don’t just look at the feet, we look at the whole person. We monitor your foot health.”

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Working through a small team, Limerick Podiatry Centre boasts a client-focused service, starting with the welcoming smile of Administrator and Receptionist, Liz Hussey. As the first point of contact at the centre, Liz is the friendly face greeting service users. In her role, Liz brings her experience in physiotherapy and medical administration, offering both clinical insight and organisational skills, ensuring the clinic runs smoothly and taking the stress away from each patient visit.

Liz’s background in Physiotherapy gives her a deep understanding of mobility issues, which helps her connect with patients and anticipate their needs. Whether she is helping you book your visit, explaining referral pathways, or just offering a warm smile at the front desk, Liz is committed to making your experience comfortable and stress-free.

Fully qualified and insured Foot Health Practitioner at the clinic, Ellen O’Donoghue, brings more than 20 years of experience in the industry to the team. Ellen qualified in Orthopedic Sports Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy in 2016 and as a Foot Health Practitioner in 2020.

Through her experience, Ellen provides a holistic and patient-centred approach to care, helping people manage pain, improve mobility and remain active and comfortable. With a goal to always provide the highest level of care, Ellen is currently completing further studies and is training as a podiatrist in order to offer her patients a wider scope of treatments in the future.

Podiatrist Nicola Roe graduated with a first-class honours degree in Podiatric Medicine from National University of Ireland Galway and is a CORU-registered and insured member of Podiatry Ireland. Nicola’s interest in all aspects of podiatry care allows her to give the best possible service to every client who steps into the city centre clinic.

Nicola is committed to providing the very best and most up-to-date treatments, focusing on evidence-based healthcare and patient-centred treatments. Nicola has a keen interest in rugby and enjoys going to the gym. Beyond her care for clients in Limerick, Nicola volunteered in Tanzania with the Feet First Programme, treating underprivileged patients in high-risk settings.

Faith Ugiagbe is a dedicated Podiatrist who also graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Podiatric Medicine from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Faith is passionate about the prevention and care of diabetic foot disease, having completed a research dissertation in this area for which received First Class Honours. With a commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care, Faith is always keen to expand her knowledge and skills, particularly in diabetic foot health. Looking to the future, Faith is focused on constantly improving her services by continuing her professional development and making a meaningful impact in the lives of her patients

The Limerick Podiatry Centre team treat a wide range of different conditions, such as hard skin calluses, painful corns, ingrown toenails, dry cracked skin, diabetic assessments, musculoskeletal assessments, thickened nails, routine care, and chiropody.

The clinic’s range of services is available to patients of all ages, they said, “ We have young people coming in for verrucas, injuries, ingrown toenails, and all different sorts of conditions. We help give them exercises, rehabilitation, and we can help them to get back on their feet, get back into their sports, and get back to being themselves.”

Regular checkups are encouraged to maintain good foot health, with the staff saying it helps them build a relationship with their clients. Faith noted the welcoming environment, making a difference to service users, saying, “ I love the atmosphere in here. I think everyone is full of energy, and all our patients are always in great form. They’re always happy to come in, and we’re always happy to see them, so everyone is happy.”