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22 Market Brae Steps, Inverness IV2 3AB
Treatment room at Steps Podiatry and Gait in Inverness
Routine podiatry · Inverness

Routine Podiatry & Preventative Foot Care

Professional care for nails, corns, callus and common skin concerns, with practical advice to support comfort, mobility and long-term foot health.

Everyday foot care

Podiatry care tailored to everyday foot-health needs

Routine podiatry is for nail, skin and pressure-related problems that affect comfort, walking and confidence. The aim is to treat the immediate issue and reduce avoidable recurrence where possible.

Nail care

Thickened, difficult or uncomfortable nails, including cutting, reduction and practical ongoing-care advice.

Corns and callus

Reduction of painful hard skin, with advice on pressure, footwear and self-care where appropriate.

Skin and fungal concerns

Assessment of common skin and nail changes, including fungal-nail concerns and treatment guidance.

What happens

A professional appointment with practical advice

Your podiatrist will assess the concern, provide appropriate treatment and explain how to look after your feet between appointments.

  • Review of symptoms and relevant medical history
  • Assessment of nails, skin, pressure areas and footwear where relevant
  • Treatment of nails, corns or callus as appropriate
  • Advice on footwear, self-care and reducing recurrence
  • Referral into specialist assessment where pain or injury needs a different pathway
Routine podiatry appointment at Steps Podiatry and Gait
Niamh, Senior Podiatrist at Steps Podiatry and Gait
Your care team

Friendly, professional podiatry care

Nails · skin · corns · callus · preventative care

Routine appointments are focused on comfort, safety and clear explanation. If your symptoms suggest a more complex foot, ankle or activity-related problem, we will help direct you to the most appropriate assessment route.

  • General podiatry and foot-health care
  • Ingrowing toenail and verruca routes available where needed
  • Clear escalation to specialist assessment for pain and injury
Choosing the right service

Routine care or specialist assessment?

Using the correct appointment helps make sure enough time is allowed and the right clinician pathway is selected.

Not sure what to book? Routine podiatry is best for nails, skin, corns and callus. Persistent pain, injury, heel pain, forefoot pain or sports-related symptoms are usually better suited to a Specialist Foot & Ankle Assessment.
Linked services

Clear routes if your problem needs something different

The clinic provides routine care, but also has dedicated pathways for specific problems that need more time or a different appointment type.

Treatment room at Steps Podiatry and Gait
Frequently asked questions

Questions about routine podiatry

Is plantar heel pain a routine podiatry appointment?

Persistent heel pain is usually better suited to a Specialist Foot & Ankle Assessment rather than routine podiatry, because it often needs a more detailed assessment and treatment plan.

Can you treat fungal nails?

The podiatrist can assess the nail and discuss appropriate treatment options or further testing where needed.

Do you provide ongoing appointments?

Yes. The appropriate review interval depends on your foot health, symptoms and how quickly problems tend to return.

Can you help with corns and callus?

Yes. Painful corns and callus are common reasons for routine podiatry. Treatment can reduce discomfort, and advice is provided on pressure and footwear where relevant.

What should I bring?

Bring a current medication list if relevant, especially if you have diabetes, circulation problems or other medical conditions affecting your feet.

Book professional podiatry care for comfort and long-term foot health

Book routine podiatry online, or contact the clinic if you are unsure which appointment is most appropriate.