In 1993 a 22-year-old chiropodist started her own business in Derry. The following year she beat eight other finalists to win the 1994 Livewire Northern Ireland title. The panel of 6 judges commended Elaine's business plan and professionalism and said they were convinced she had the necessary business acumen for long-term success. They were right. Carlisle Road Foot Care is celebrating its 25th year in business.

 

Elaine and her team have been providing foot care and podiatry needs in Derry since 1993. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Podiatry (MCPod) Elaine graduated from the Durham School of Podiatric Medicine with a BSc in Podiatry with distinction. Since graduation, Elaine has striven to maintain high standards of treatment by completing a post-graduate certificate in Sports Podiatry from Manchester Metropolitan University. Elaine is an experienced practitioner in all areas of podiatry including acupuncture, local anaesthetic, prosthetic toenails, low-level laser therapy and the surgical removal of verrucae and toenails

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