The Supplefeet Clinicians
Miss Emma Supple, Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon - HPC Registered
FCPodS, FCPodMed, DPodM, PGDip (Pod)
Miss Supple is a Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon - HPC Registered
Supplefeet is her vision on how podiatry clinics and services should be. High quality, innovative and all- encompassing footcare services. A podiatry practice where clinicians and other professionals work together for greatest benefit to the patient.
She completed her diploma in podiatric medicine at New College Durham and initially worked as a chiropodist and podiatrist in central London. She worked for Enfield Primary Care Trust for over a decade as an Extended Scope Practitioner in Podiatry for the NHS. Miss Supple is now the Podiatric Surgeon at Chase Farm Hospital within the Orthopaedic Directorate since 2005.
Emma studied for her Fellowship in Podiatric surgery at West Middlesex University Hospital for three years. Her tutor was Professor Mark Tagoe. This training included residencies in the USA, where she worked as a podiatrist in Chicago at the Weil Institute with Dr Lowell Weil and then completed a surgical residency in Detroit. Throughout her career she has specialised in the paediatric foot, rheumatology and foot surgery. She has completed a Post graduate diploma in Podiatry at the University of Brighton.
For three years she served as a Member of Council for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. During this time she organised two annual conferences and was the societies PR representative for television, radio and national media. She is now a Partner in the newly formed Health Professions Council (HPC). In 2008 she completed her masters surgeon accreditation in Detroit USA in the sub talar joint arthroeresis; the Hyprocure® and was an invited attendee at the Masters Surgeon course in Arizona 2009.
She is a mother of three young children (Lucy-Mary, Arthur and Dorothy) and works alongside her husband Ian in the management of Supplefeet.
She is an innovative clinician with designs including the perfect heel height featured in the Mail on Sunday 2010.
She is thrilled to be launching her very own foot cream shortly.
Mina Antonius, Podiatrist - HPC Registered
BSc (Hons) Pod
Mina graduated in 2005 from University College London (UCL) and is currently working towards completing his Masters in Podiatric Surgery in Edinburgh and Glasgow. He has gained surgical experience in Lambeth PCT with Mr Stephen Strain FCPodS.
Along with the surgical management of foot problems he specialises in Podiatric Biomechanics. Your feet and legs are assessed and measured to ascertain foot and leg functions. These assessments lead to treatment in the form of specific insoles (orthotics).
Mina is currently at Supplefeet on Fridays. He will ensure you get the best podiatric care for your feet.
Carole Wallis, Podiatrist - HPC Registered
DPodM
Carole is our most experienced practitioner. She qualified from the Chelsea School of Chiropody in 1983. Her NHS career has seen her work for Lewisham Health Authority where she worked as a podiatric specialist in the management of patients with Diabetes.
She now works around her family commitments and is here at Supplefeet on Wednesday and Thursday mornings only. She is a gentle, caring podiatrist who will ensure you get the very best care for your feet.
Carlos Galvis, Podiatrist - HPC Registered
BSc(Hons)
Carlos is an enthusiastic and good clinician. He has recently been appointed to a new role of podiatric specialist in NHS Fulham and Supplefeet is very proud of his achievements. He is in clinic on Saturday mornings and is an able and pleasant clinician who will provide best care for your feet. He also actively studying for his Masters in Podiatric Surgery.
He has worked for Enfield NHS for several years and came to Supplefeet on a recommendation from Michael Johnston our previous podiatrist in this post.
Elaine Barthus, Reflexologist
Elaine qualified in 1998 with from the Central London School of Reflexology. She is a member of the Complimentary Therapist Association and is very interested in the art of healing through reflexology. Elaine also is a volunteer at the Helen Rollason Care Centre at North Middlesex Hospital where she offers her skills to cancer patients and their families.
Elaine’s extensive experience allows her to perform two forms of treatment: Reflexology and Reiki simultaneously which brings extra benefits to her patients. She also performs Indian Head Massage.
Elaine is available at the clinic Thursday afternoon and evening.
Robert Hawkins, Physical Therapist / Physiotherapist / Sports Physio Therapy - HPC Registered
Robert is a Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist with over twenty years clinical experience, he originally trained with Osteopaths as a Remedial Massage and Manipulative Therapist which makes him a very hands-on practitioner.
More recently Robert studied FFT taping with Ron Alexander, an Australian soft tissue therapist who achieved international acclaim with his pain relieving strapping techniques during his work with the Australian National Ballet.
Robert's approach is aimed at reducing pain quickly with minimally invasive techniques. He works on the whole body approach to managing foot conditions.
Robert works at Supplefeet on Monday and Thursday mornings. He works alongside the podiatrists and osteopath in evaluating core stability, lower leg muscle groups and positional issues.
Karen Green, Pedicurist and Podiatry Assistant
Karen has ITEC certificates in Manicure/Pedicure, Beauty Specialist and anatomy Physiology and Body Massage diploma. She qualified in 1993, specialising in pedicures, massage and aromatherapy.
Karen enjoys looking after feet, and loves making them look and feel special. She is fantastic with elderly feet.She has been trained up in advanced assistant care and is an asset to our practice.
Always gentle and kind she will ensure you leave with lovely feet.
Virginia Moore, Pedicurist and Student Podiatrist
Virginia has been a pedicurist for many years. She is incredibly passionate about feet and attends to them with the utmost thoroughness and care. In her opinion “Grooming starts from the feet upwards”.
She appeared alongside Emma Supple on Channel 4's Ten Years Younger performing the PodPed™.
Supplefeet is very proud that she has been accepted in 2009 at UEL as a Podiatric university student and wish her the very best in her studies.
Kate Ferguson - Osteopath
Kate is trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a member of the British Osteopathic Association and registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Kate has a keen interest in work place related injuries and has undergone further training in Ergonomics. She is also trained in Dry Needling (Trigger Point) Acupuncture.
Osteopathy is recognised by the British Medical Association as a ‘discrete’ clinical discipline, and focuses on the functioning of the musculo-sceletal structure of the body. Techniques include soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation and joint manipulation.
Each patient is treated on an individual basis; in a comfortable and friendly environment. Kate believes that educating a patient is the key to successful rehabilitation. Stretching and strengthening programs are provided to assist you in prevention of any recurrence and to maintain movement and mobility.
Claire Newman, Podiatry Assistant and Trainee Beauty Therapist
Claire is a Podiatry Assistant who has a pleasant and calm manner. She is currently studying for her beauty therapist qualifications with Supplefeet and is very able to sort out all sorts of foot problems. Skilled at Nail art and Biogel applications, she has the skills to transform your feet!