Name: Sole Purpose Foot Health
Rating: 5

Emma Thorpe is a Foot Health Practitioner

What is a Foot Health Practitioner?

A Foot Health Practitioner is fully qualified to undertake a variety of routine work necessary to maintain the health of the foot. This includes, but is not limited to, nail cutting and thinning, skin conditions, heel pain, corns, callus, verrucae, blisters, athletes foot, management of ingrowing toenails (without invasive surgery), diabetic foot assessment and monitoring, treatment of fungal infections, including general advice and guidance on foot care and footwear.

A Foot Health Professional essentially keeps individual’s feet healthy and gives advice on day-to-day foot care to ensure they are kept happy and well into old age. As people live much longer today, it is essential that more care is required to keep feet happy and comfortable.

FHP’s work in conjunction with Podiatrists to ensure that the cycle of care is fulfilled. If treatment comes outside of our remit, we will refer you to the most appropriate healthcare professional, whether that be your GP, NHS Podiatry or a private Podiatrist.

What services can I offer?

Many patients will simply have difficulty reaching their feet for maintenance – others appreciate the help of a practitioner who they can trust to trim and maintain their nails, reduce hard skin and treat corns properly.

I can offer the following treatments:-

Nail cutting
Thick nail reduction
Advice and initial treatment for ingrowing toenails
Hard skin reduction
Cracked heel advice and treatment
Corn removal
Verruca advice and treatment
Advice for bacterial and fungal infections of the skin including Athlete’s Foot.
Treatment for fungal nail infections
Diabetic foot assessment, advice and regular routine care
Gait analysis
Nail reconstruction

I cannot offer local anaesthetic, therefore I cannot provide nail surgery, but I have a list of highly recommended Podiatrists who I can refer you to.

I cannot provide prescriptions and I am not permitted to change ulcer dressings.

Foot Health Practitioners are not regulated by the HPCP, however I am fully insured through my college, The SMAE Institute.

I also have enhanced DBS and First Aid at Work.

What training have I done?

Training4Feet is part of The SMAE Institute which has been training individuals in Foot Care excellence for 100 years, with their qualified practitioners successfully setting up their own practice/clinic in the private foot care field.

They are the only establishment to run a University Credit Rated Foot Health (FHP) Course in the UK. I qualified with a Distinction in 2018 and started practising straightaway.

I complete regular CPD (Continuous Professional Development courses) in order to maintain a service of the highest standard employing the latest techniques and understanding and intend to study further to specialise in sports injury and biomechanics.

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Danielle H

Emma is brilliant. My feet have hurt for years and now I see Emma every couple of months they are so much better and rarely give me any pain at all. Highly recommended. Danielle H, Kent
4 months ago
Lisa B

Emma has been looking after my feet for several years and I wouldn’t trust them with anyone else. As my job means I have wet feet several times a week it is essential that I take care of them. Emma makes sure that any issues are identified and dealt with promptly as well as keeping my feet looking good enough to be on show on poolside. I class my appointments as some “me time” as well as being essential maintenance as Emma makes me feel very relaxed during the treatments.
Emma is very reliable, always professional and her hygiene standards were very high before Covid so I had no hesitation in restarting my appointments once I was able to. I can wholeheartedly recommend Emma if you need some advice or treatment for your feet.
Lisa B, KENT
4 months ago
Ann A

Dear Emma.
Firstly, thank you for all the help and advice you have given me.
I hope this short testimonial may in some way be useful for any future clients. Initially I suffered from hard skin and corns on both feet. With the treatment I have received from you, these conditions have been remedied. You are a very good listener regarding my issues and the care you take in my personal welfare has been greatly appreciated.
Although my care began prior to the “pandemic” when you attended our house during Covid I always felt safe in your presence, you went over and above to make this so.
My feet are so much better for your help and no longer cause pain and discomfort to me. To maintain this, I will be continuing my regular appointments. I also look forward to your visits on a personal level, a good “chat” is always welcome. I would like to add that both the treatment I have had, and your professional attitude exceeded my expectations.
Please feel free to share with prospective clients and even social media
Ann A, Medway
4 months ago
Natalie M

Emma is such a lovely caring and professional lady that comes and does my feet she always follows the guidelines of safe working when coming to our home also we always have good general chats about everything and anything which makes the time fly and puts u at ease even if u don’t know her and it’s ur first time.
She always takes on board changes to my feet within the visits if needed, being a driver I need to be in steel toe caps all day so regularly need my feet doing and have changes to which nothing phases her we joke about the grosser the better she loves a challenge and if there’s something she hasn’t come across before she will put u in touch with someone in the industry that might be able to help if it’s not something she specialises in all in all I definitely know when she’s been my feet are like walking on air makes them feel good again for a bit all in all I love our visits and most of the time I cant wait for her to come back and do them all over again
Natalie M, Medway
4 months ago
Alana M

With Emma I am always comfortable feel listened too regarding my concerns for my feet and feel confident that she will help me. Consistency with my treatment and Emma’s excellent knowledge healed me, I had a sore foot which I could not physically walk on without pain, Emma treated it and managed it now I have no pain at all.
Was my treatment what I expected? Absolutely, above and beyond. My feet felt fresher and far more comfortable to walk on. I would highly recommend and always recommend people take regular care of their feet and always recommend Emma xxx
Alana M. KENT
4 months ago
Natalie B

Emma has always been extremely polite and professional and explained her procedures. I feel extremely safe and confident in her abilities, and she has successfully treated myself and 2 family members with a range of Corns, Verucas and our general foot health. I will happily recommend and continue to use Emma’s services.
Natalie B
4 months ago
Jane, Kent

I have known Emma for approximately 14 and a half years as a neighbour, close friend and more recently as a client of hers. She treats both myself and my husband within her professional capacity as a foot health practitioner. As someone who has anxiety around people treating my feet ( I am a long-distance runner and as such have damaged various toenails etc), I would highly recommend Emma. She always puts me at ease and always does a lovely job. My husband hates having his feet touched, but surprisingly Emma can treat his feet and do whatever is needed!

Jane, KENT
9 months ago
Darren, KENT

I have know Emma for around 3 years when she first started treating me.
Emma has treated me for the past 3 years, every 6 weeks approx. This started due to a very painful ingrowing toenail. I have carried on using Emma as I have learnt how important foot care is.
I would highly recommend Emma Thorpe to any person who has or have had issues with their feet. She has given me some amazing advice throughout the years. Emma is a very kind and knowledgeable person who has worked wonders with my feet and I am now pain free from ingrowing toenails.
Darren, KENT
9 months ago

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