Western News: July 11, 2017

WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi
Tuesday July 11 2017 19
HEALTH & BEAUTY
New treatment for fungal nails
Feet First, the long-established podiatry
clinic in Upper Riccarton, now has a
much more efficient and effective means
of dealing with the problem of fungal
nails, thanks to a new machine they
recently obtained from Britain, where it
was designed and trialled.
Clearanail is a procedure where the
Podiatrists use a machine to make tiny
holes in the nail without affecting the nail
bed – a completely pain-free procedure
that then allows the topical application of
antifungal solution to directly reach the
problem area.
Fungal nails may cause the toenail to
thicken, which consequently can make
shoes feel uncomfortable. Anyone who
believes they have a fungal infection
of the nails is invited to make an
appointment for a consultation with Feet
First so one of the qualified Podiatrists
can assess if that is the case, and if so, will
recommend the Clearanail procedure.
This involves the initial treatment, and
three follow-up appointments at monthly
intervals to check progress.
“Fungal nail infections won’t disappear
immediately,” clinic director Charlotte
Russell says, “so people need to commit
to the process, which can take up to four
months as the nail grows.”
She says now is an ideal time to start
fungal nail treatment with Clearanail, so
nails will be looking healthy again when
the warm, sandal-wearing weather arrives.
Feet First has an introductory offer on
Clearanail until the end of July.
Call them on 348-7910 for details.
The Clearanail machine and related products.
In addition to offering this highly
effective treatment, Feet First has another
unique feature – the Shoe Room. Here,
clients can browse through a wide
selection of ‘fashionable, functional
footwear’ for men and women that not
only provides support and comfort, but
also looks modern and attractive.
The four registered and experienced
Feet First Podiatrists offer the full range
of podiatry services for all ages and all
conditions, with customised treatment
provided for every client. They also offer a
range of quality foot treatment products,
including the German brand Gehwol.
The clinic at 37 Main South Road is
open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to
5pm, with late nights on Monday and
Thursday to 7pm by appointment. The
Shoe Room is open Monday to Friday
Above: Clinic director Charlotte Russell displays one of the modern boot styles
available in the Shoe Room. Below: The Feet First reception area.
9am-4pm. There is on-site parking
available.
Feet First also runs several satellite
clinics. These are at the Marshland
Family Health Centre, Marshland
Road on Mondays, the Redcliffs
Clinic, Augusta Street, on Wednesday
afternoon and Friday morning, the
Waltham Medical Centre, Waltham
Road on Wednesday afternoon, and at
Darfield Pharmacy on Friday.
Shop online
with the in
store special
prices!
Discount code:
Goat
themohairstore
140 Colombo Street, Beckenham
Phone 03 943 1639
www.themohairstore.co.nz
Discover this
unique Emporium
Metal art - gifts - hoMewares
water features - pottery
Mirrors - candles
wall hangings & More
722 Marshland Road, Top end Styx
Open 7 Days
Ph: 03 323 9781
www.hitchingpost.co.nz
tHe tRuSteD nAme in fAbRicS
“Specialists in real value
apparel and upholstery fabrics”
BLENHEIM RD
HARALDS
ANNEX RD
BIRMINGHAM DRIVE
47 Birmingham Drive, Middleton | Phone 338 7700 | Open Mon-Sat 10-4
47
MATIPO ST
watch local | support local | shop local
Join our hosts
Geoff & Renee on
SKY CHANNEL 83
THURSDAY 7.30PM
REPEATS FRIDAY
1.30AM & 7.30AM
WE SHARE YOUR VISION
SKY 083 + On Demand
WWW.STAR.KIWI
For enquiries, contact Geoff Moreton: 021 1066 177