The Supplefeet Clinicians
Miss Emma Supple, Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon - FCPodS, FCPodMed, DPodM, PGDip (Pod)
Miss Supple is a foot specialist, Podiatrist & Podiatric Surgeon, mother, writer, media expert, Brown Owl, creator of Supplefeet.com
inventor of SuppleArches, Central Band Mechanics, "perfect heel height", Supplecream for hard skin and callus and proud grand daughter of Dolly & Bill Supple.
Supplefeet is her vision on how podiatry clinics and services should be; High quality, innovative and all- encompassing Supple footcare and Suppletherapy services. A podiatry practice where clinicians and other professionals in the Supple Clinical team work together for greatest benefit to the client.
She completed her training in podiatry 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 Snr 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.
She has served as a Member of Council for the Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists. During this time she organised two annual conferences and is often asked to comment on the PR representation for television, radio and national media. She is now a Partner in the newly formed Health Professions Council (HPC). She has completed her Masters Surgeon accreditation in Detroit USA in the sub talar joint arthroeresis and was an invited attendee at the Athroeresis Masters Surgeon course in Arizona.
She is regularly asked to lecture and speak and was invited to speak at the world Podiatry conference held in Amsterdam on her media experiences.
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 a patent pending for her revolutionary invention of SuppleArches and she coined the term perfect heel height to aid optimal shoe choices. A dedicated high heel wearer herself she has limited patience with her (male) colleagues decrying the use of heels!
She recently appeared on Embarassing bodies- Live from the Clinic, Channel 4; where she introduced the nation to the term "windswept bunions" and, aided by an able assistant, answered questions online about feet She was also invited back for the last episode to talk about fungal infections affecting feet and toenails.
Even Parliament has experienced the Supple effect with a speech she made to the Parliamentary Health & Safety committee where she highlighted the issues around working feet and women being compelled to wear high heels for work. The TUC took this up and it was debated at a national level. It generated a huge amount of media attention and foot comfort and height of heel must now be taken into account!
Mina Antonius, BSc Hons Supplefeet Podiatrist HPC registered
Mina graduated in 2005 from University College London (UCL) and is currently finishing his MSc in Podiatric Surgery. He is actively pursuing his goal to train as a podiatric surgeon.
Along with the surgical management of foot problems he specialises in Podiatric Biomechanics. Detailed assessment and measurement of legs and feet to ascertain foot and leg functions. These assessments lead to treatment in the form of specific insoles (orthotics) and exercise programmes tailored to the client.
Always chatty and informative Mina is based at Supplefeet on fridays and will ensure the best podiatric care for your feet.
Mrs Carole Wallis, Supplefeet Podiatrist DPodM HPC Registered
Carole is our most experienced Supplefeet practitioner. She qualified from the Chelsea School of Chiropody and her extensive NHS career has seen her work in all aspects of podiatry care including 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 chiropodist & podiatrist who will ensure you get the very best care for your feet.
Carlos Galvis, Supplefeet Podiatrist BSc(Hons)
Carlos works as a podiatric specialist in NHS Fulham and is an able and pleasant clinician who will provide best care for your feet. He is also actively studying for his Masters in Podiatric Surgery.
He worked for Enfield NHS for several years and came to Supplefeet on a recommendation from Michael Johnston our previous podiatrist in this post.
Carlos works at Supplefeet every other Saturday alongside our Supplefeet assistants.
He is a specialist in Nail surgery for ingrowing toenails.
Serena Naidoo,BSc Hons Supplefeet Podiatrist - HPC registered
Supplefeet is pleased to have appointed Serena as our new member of the Podiatry team. With a specialist interest in arthritis and muscular skeletal conditions she has won awards and is commited to research. She graduated from University of Brighton with a first class honours degree and was awarded the "Podiatry research" prize and secured a graduate internship from Arthritis research UK, a national award. She has also presented at the British Society of Rheumatology Conference and won another prize there; "Recently qualified health professional."
She is currently studying for her Masters and is delighted to be working within the Supplefeet family.
Congratulations on her recent engagement to a fellow podiatrist.
Elaine Barthus, Reflexologist SuppleTherapist
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’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 also practices maternity reflexology and natural inducement of labour including fertility reflexology.
Elaine is available at the clinic Thursday afternoon and evening as well as on Friday morning from 10 am to 1 pm.
Robert Hawkins,
Physical Therapist / Physiotherapist / Sports Physio Therapy - HPC Registered
Suppletherapist
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.
Robert is an advocate of FFT taping pioneered by 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 Supplefeet team in the assessment and management of lower limb and positional issues.
Karen Green,
Beauty Therapist and Supplefeet 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.
Claire Newman,
Supplefeet Podiatry Assistant and Beauty Therapist
Claire is an experienced podiatry assistant who enjoys looking after feet, trimming unkempt and shabby toenails for our clients.
She assists the podiatrists and is a qualified Beauty Therapist who can administer fairy godmother transformations to fingernails and toenails.
She has been trained in specialist nail techniqes and is well liked by her clients. Claire has starred alongside Miss Supple in Embarassing Bodies
and has set up a Supplefeet At Home visiting Toenail trim service to Waltham Cross.
Catherine Dyer, Acupuncturist
Suppletherapist
BSc (Hons), Lic Ac, MBAcC
Catherine grew up in Enfield and is very excited to be back to offer acupuncture treatments on her home turf!
Catherine is a fully licensed acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council – the professional register for acupuncturists in the UK. Members are fully insured, have undergone the highest standard of training to degree level and abide by strict codes of safe practice, professional conduct and health and safety legislation.
She has training in the two common styles of acupuncture and integrates these to offer tailored treatments for the individual. Specific symptoms, as well as constitutional imbalances in the whole body are treated. Catherine runs a general acupuncture practice and is particularly interested in pain management, women’s health and working with emotional health for wellbeing.
Catherine spent several years in the Far East, working in Japan and travelling in China. It was during her travels that she was first introduced to the Chinese approach to health. She has since learnt much more about their wise attitude towards wellbeing, medicine, diet and exercise and it is a philosophy she is keen to pass on to her patients.
Many congratulations on her recent marriage from all her Supplefeet colleagues.
Kate Ferguson, Osteopath
Suppletherapist
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.
Summer 2011 saw us say farewell to our Podiatrist Jenna French who went off travelling on a grand world trip.
Supplefeet Alumni News
Rebeca Gomez has successfully applied for the training post at West Middlesex Hospital with Professor MArk tagoe. This was were Emma Supple trained so we are especially pleased for her.
Tim Malden is keeping in touch from Singapore where he is setting up a diabetic foot clinic.
Howard Allen and wife Kathy have welcomed their baby son into the world.