Step Ahead Footcare Podiatry
What Is Podiatry?

Podiatry is a health care profession that specialises in the diagnosis and management of disease and disorders of the lower limb and foot.
The foot is a highly complex structure, which can develop problems affecting a person's overall health and quality of life.
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Who Are We

Elaine Igoe
Podiatrist & Chiropodist
BSc. (hons) Pod.Med., MSCPI
Podiatrist & Chiropodist
Elaine, owner of Step Ahead Footcare, is an enthusiastic Podiatrist who is committed to providing a high quality, evidence based practice for her patients. Elaine prides herself on her ability to adjust each treatment based on client's individual requests and needs.
Elaine qualified with a First Class Honours Degree in Podiatric Medicine from the National University of Ireland Galway. In addition to this she also holds a certificate in lower limb acupuncture which compliments the other treatments that she offers.
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Services We Offer
General Treatments
- Ingrown toenails
- Thickened nails
- Fungal infections of nail
- Athletes foot
- Verrucas
- Corn and callus
Special Treatments
- Nail reconstruction
- Wound/ulcer care
- Stretching and strengthening programs
- Insoles/Orthotic prescription
- Footwear advice
- Lower limb acupuncture
Assessments
- General Foot Assessment/Checkup
- Assessment of circulation/blood flow
- Assessment of sensation
- Diabetic assessments
- Biomechanical assessments
- Gait assessment
Clinics
Ballina
- Garden Court, Ballina, Co. Mayo
- 087-600 1324
Ballyhaunis
- Curley's Totalhealth Pharmacy
- Hazelhill Family Practice
Killala
- Lavelles Pharmacy
- 096-32465
Ballymote
- Ballymote Pharmacy
- 071-918 3320
Tubbercurry
- Ox Mountain Heritage and Outdoor Pursuits Centre
- 087-600 1324
Housecalls
- Available on request
- 087-600 1324
Testimonials
- 5
Excellent at what she does, very caring towards her clients and is a very pleasant girl
Maeve Moyles
- 5
Excellent friendly service..Elaine is very professional and extremely knowledgeable..Definitely is highly recommendable .I wish her well in her business..Certainly worth a visit.
Caroline Doherty
- 5
Brilliant service provided by professional staff with a lovely manner. Would recommend to anyone who is in need of a podiatrist.
Elaine Thompson
- 5
Excellent.. I would highly recommend Elaine she is amazing at her job. Wishing you all the best with your Business.
Amanda Conlon
- 5
Elaine gave me fantastic advice about my feet and was extremely professional. I would highly recommend Elaine
Eilis Ni Chonghaile Lisa Connolly
- 5
Went to Elaine with my foot as I couldn't walk on it. After examining it, she discovered there was glass deeply embedded in it. She managed to remove this glass pain free and I have had no bother with it since. Highly recommend
Chloe Crean
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