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FootMed has a custom-designed clinic in St Andrews which integrates Podiatry, Biomechanics and Physiotherapy. In Cupar, we have a satellite podiatry clinic providing routine foot care treatment. Both clinics are on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible.
The practice was established in St Andrews by Sara Boardman in 1990. It was previously based in Argyle Street and Market Street.
We have a long-established reputation for the use of CAD/CAM to manufacture Prescription Foot Orthotics, which have helped numerous patients with their symptoms associated with biomechanical imbalances.
We, at FootMed, are delighted to launch a new treatment for treating fungal nail infections for our existing and new patients. The Lunula Laser is a quick, painless, highly effective procedure. We are one of only a few practices in the United Kingdom to offer this treatment.
Our practitioners have a long-established reputation, are fully qualified and HCPC registered. Click on a team member below for further information
Senior Associate Podiatrist
BSc(Hons) Podiatry, HCPC registered, Member of the College of Podiatry.
Dermot’s initial interest in Podiatry as a career began as a teenager. He was treated successfully with orthotics after a series of foot and lower leg running related injuries. He is an accomplished athlete, competing in 5,000m, 10,000m and cross country races and has previously been selected to compete for Scotland.
He attended Queen Margaret University and graduated in 2010 with an Honours Degree in Podiatry. Dermot also holds a degree in Sports Injury Rehabilitation.
Dermot’s early career involved working within the NHS in the Maidstone area of Kent followed by a move back to Edinburgh to work for NHS Lothian.
In 2014 he joined our team and now works full time at Footmed, providing routine chiropody, home visits and wound care. He also has a specialist interest in treating fungal infections of the nails (onychomychosis) using Lunula cold laser therapy.
Principal Podiatrist and Head of Clinical Services
DPodM , HCPC registered, Member of the College of Podiatry.
Qualifying in 1986, Sara worked for the NHS as a Senior and Schools' podiatrist. She established her private practice in 1990 which later became FootMed Podiatry.
Sara holds Biomechanical Assessment clinics in St Andrews and manufactures custom made orthotics for our patients and those of other podiatry practices in the UK.
She treats patients for routine podiatry in our St Andrews and Cupar clinics and is qualified to use the Lunula Laser for nail regeneration.
Sara has trained NHS podiatrists, orthotists and orthopaedic surgeons in the use of the Amfit CAD/CAM orthotic fabrication system in the UK, Norway, Russia, Slovakia and the UAE.
Senior Associate Podiatrist
BSc(Hons) Podiatry, HCPC registered, Member of the College of Podiatry.
Andrea joined our practice in 2003 after qualifying from Queen Margaret University.
Andrea provides routine podiatry care in our St Andrews clinic and is qualified to use the Lunula Laser for nail regeneration
Away from work, Andrea is very busy looking after her four lovely daughters. If time permits, she enjoys cooking, swimming, history and art
Associate Podiatrist
BSc(Hons) Podiatry, HCPC registered, Member of the College of Podiatry.
Graduating from Queen Margaret University in 2019, Phil has been employed in private practice since achieving a 1st class honours degree, joining Footmed as his first professional role. Previously Phil worked in retail specialising in technical footwear and customised insoles, and it was this that led him to Podiatry.
Phil understands how important continual professional development is to gain knowledge and skills. Following graduation Phil has worked hard to broaden his scope of practice through completion of courses in dermoscopy, microwave verruca therapy, musculoskeletal laser treatment and medical acupuncture. He is also part way through a corticosteroid course.
Phil has a keen interest in sports injury and musculoskeletal podiatry, stemming from competing nationally at swimming and water polo. The love of sport and the interest in the rehabilitation following injury has been hugely influential in his own development.
In 2006 Jenny gained a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University.
On graduating, she spent seven years working in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, gaining experience in all of the specialities of physiotherapy – respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal and surgical/orthopaedics. This gave Jenny a diverse base of experience from which to treat a wide variety of patients.
She currently works full time as an NHS community physiotherapist in North East Fife based out of St Andrews Community Hospital. Jenny has a full and varied caseload covering neurological conditions, frailty and falls prevention, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal clients.
Associate Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science
Graduating from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, in 2013 with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, Fiona went on to qualify as a fitness instructor and worked in the fitness industry for 3 years.
With a keen interest in human anatomy and sports injuries, Fiona went on to achieve certification in Swedish Massage and a diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy.
She has a lifetime of personal sporting knowledge, experience and achievement to back up over 5 years of working as a massage therapist, she can empathise with patients' needs and work with them to offer a personalised treatment plan.
Fiona treats patients for routine remedial therapy as well as deep tissue or sports therapy for those with more specific areas needing attention. She is clinic-based in St Andrews and Cupar.
Ashleigh joined us in 2013 and is an invaluable link between our patients and the practitioners. She keeps the business running smoothly, greeting patients with a cheery welcome and ever helpful with what ever query they may have.
Ashleigh is trained to operate the Lunula Laser System and Amfit Orthotic System Scanner.
Ashleigh expends her energy in the gym, walking in the great outdoors and travelling whenever possible.
Wow!! Fantastic customer service from a very professional and knowledgeable team!
Great customer service, very helpful and knowledgable. Would recommend highly x
I have received excellent service as well as brilliant care and attention from the lovely team at FootMed. Purchased some new running shoes, developed some ankle pain and they have really supported me to alleviate this issue with their amazing products and advice. Thanks team FootMed your all amazing
Thanks so much for the great podiatry session today, I have two new feet!