The Foot Genie Podiatry

05/03/2026

📢🚨 We have NEWS 🚨📢

A warm welcome to Sharon Walker the amazing hands behind the business Align Sports Therapy to The Foot Genie Podiatry family!

Qualified with years of experience in BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation from University of Teesside Sharon will be offering sports massages; helping support recovery, performance and injury prevention.

This week we attended the annual Foot & Ankle Show at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre. It was an incredible experience and we came away with so much new knowledge that we’re excited to bring back into our practice.

The conference featured invaluable talks from leading podiatrists and industry experts; helping us explore the latest evidence-based treatments and technologies. Alongside this, the trade exhibition showcased some of the most innovative developments currently shaping the future of podiatry.

SO… watch this space to see what else we’ll be introducing soon. Exciting times ahead!

Ring or message for your podiatry and sports therapy & rehab available appointments.

☎️ or ✉️ 07362 475633
📍 Inside Business First, Advanced House, Wesley Square, Hartlepool, TS24 8BX

28/02/2026

😍 How cute is my patient gifting "Little Miss Sunshine" to me this week!
What a gorgeous surprise and I'm SO grateful and overwhelmed.

The weather had been awful all of January and February ❄️☔️🌧 so this is a perfect little pick me up and a reminder sunny days ahead 😎🌞

So let's get planning to get your feet sandals ready 🌞🩴

☎️ Ring or ✉️ message for appointments.
📍 Inside Business First, Advanced House, Wesley Square, Hartlepool TS24 8BX

03/02/2026

A little insight how should your shoes fit? 👠👞

How do your shoes fit?

A question we receive often is: “how should my shoes fit” within this post we have illustrated 3 good & 3 bad!

1 = Good shape but too small.
This one is common, often it can be due to bad advice from the store representative or simply that your feet have “grown” since you bought them as feet often do if given the space. What ever the reason, it’s important they are given to a friend or family member & you invest in shoes as seen in image 4 & 6.

2 = Good shape for narrow feet.
This is a great shaped shoe for narrow, shoe shaped feet to “grow into”. Unless you allow your foot to splay, to spread & enjoy more space they will never develop. Even if the shoe feels big, it is only because your so used to the shoes feeling snug.

3 = Poor shape shoes & feet
Unfortunately with these shoes your feet will remain dysfunctional & shoe shaped. It’s important to change from these shoes asap to allow your feet to regain function. When we suggest changing shape we are talking mainly about the toe box, it’s this key feature that will allow your toes to regain shape & function.

4 = Good shape & good feet.
Here you can see how the foot fits within a correctly fitted shoe. It’s not compromised, there should be 1cm minimum from the edge of the shoe, the toes should not rub on the sides. This in fact is very hard to come across!

5 = Conventional shoes worn big
To allow for more space in conventional shoes we simply size up, in fact many people we have came across have sized up 3-4 full sizes to create more space! Not only does this affect gait but it’s not needed, especially with the shoes available to us. Even if you’ve decided to do this we are sure your feet will still be compromised as they are still too narrow.

6 = Good shape & good feet.
Just as image 4 this is another shape we see often used in footwear design, although similar it has some differences.. can you spot them? As image 4 it’s clear to see that there is sufficient room for the foot to expand under load & your feet will not be restricted by this footwear. 😊

13/01/2026

Feeling so grateful after an an incredible first full week at the Hartlepool clinic. Supporting a small business really does make a difference; it makes my little feet do a happy dance 👣✨

If you’ve visited, I’d really appreciate a review to help get The Foot Genie Podiatry on the map— it means the world! Thank you!

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11/01/2026

Amazing first week opening my new clinic doors to 2026... welcoming back loyal fabulous patients and new too.
Thank you Hartlepool 😊

Hard callus on feet can hurt ☹️
Pre and post treatment photos... now patient is painfree and comfortable 😃
Patient consented to photos for promotional purposes.

Ring ☎️ or message ✉️ for appointments 07362 475633

Do leave a message and I endeavour to get back to you within 24 hours

📍 Inside Business First (old mail office), Advanced House, Wesley Square, Hartlepool, TS24 8BX

10/01/2026

What are Chilblains ❓
Painful, itchy swellings that develop on the skin after exposure to cold, damp conditions. They most commonly affect the toes and heels, fingers, ears as well as nose.
Causes include:
- Rapid warming of cold skin
- Poor circulation
- Cold, damp weather
- Wearing tight shoes or gloves
-Smoking, which reduces blood flow

More information available: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chilblains/

Gehwol Warming Cream or Balm
This rich emollient and warming balm is ideal for dry skin, helping to soothe tired, aching, and sore feet. It contains revitalising camphor, paprika and ginger extracts, and essential oils to provide comforting warmth and relief.

Perfect for the colder winter months 🥶❄️☃️
Available to purchase in clinic.

Concern whether you suffer from Chilblains or Raynaud's; get in contact to book an appointment.
☎️or ✉️07362 475633
📍Inside Business First, Advanced House, Wesley Square, Hartlepool, TS24 8BX

10/01/2026

If you suffer with Raynauds ... Just a little reminder to keep warm in this cold weather 🥶

31/12/2025

✨ 👣 Happy New Year from The Foot Genie Podiatry 👣✨

Thank you to all our patients for such a fantastic 2025. Truly grateful for your continued trust and support; it means the world to me.

May 2026 bring all a happy, healthy year ahead. ⚠️ Please attempt below with caution 🤭 right foot forward of course 🏃‍♂️❤️🏃‍♀️

26/12/2025

Truly grateful... thank you to all the lovely cards and gifts this festive season.
More reasons why I love my job.
👣 Happy feet do make happy people 😊

24/12/2025

🎄Wishing all a very Merry& healthy Christmas wish to all my amazing and wonderful patients present, past and new 🎅🎁

Thank you for your loyalty, kind words and recommendations throughout the year. Not forgetting the gorgeous cards and gifts I have received this year; I am truly grateful to each and everyone.

With mixed emotions The Foot Genie Podiatry clinic is now closed in Shotton Colliery. Thank you for your continued trust and support, you have certainly kept me busy!

I am taking a well deserved break and in the meantime bringing you a brand new clinic opening on 6th January 2026.

📌 Inside Business First, Advanced House, Wesley Square, Hartlepool, TS24 8BX

Bookings for January 2026 in Hartlepool now OPEN.
Ring ☎️ or message ✉️ 07362 475633

Ps: I will still be checking on calls and messages throughout this festive period; I may just be a little slow in replying.

14/12/2025

🎄Struggling to find the perfect gift?🎄
Christmas shopping made easy 🎁

If they’ve mentioned their feet even once… I’ve got you covered.

👣 Give the gift of comfort and care this festive season.👣

Perfect for anyone who deserves a little extra care— because happy feet makes happy people 😊

New clinic location opening in Jan 2026

📍Inside Business First, Advanced House, Wesley Square, Hartlepool, TS24 8BX
☎️ or ✉️ 07362 475633

05/12/2025

Suffer with painful ingrowing toenails? 😫
A&E will often only prescribe antibiotics to reduce inflammation and infection to the site. This is NOT a cure.
Give us a ring to get this issue solved.
☎️ or ✉️ 07362 475633

NHS England reported 3,890 ingrown toenails presented at A&E last winter. Podiatrists are the experts in foot and lower limb care and can provide specialist care for ingrown nails, including minor surgery to resolve them. Check with your local NHS for podiatry access criteria or find your nearest private podiatrist at https://rcpod.org.uk/find-a-podiatrist and save A&E for the critical care.