Question 1

What is professional foot care?

Accepted Answer

Professional foot care is the medical treatment and maintenance of your feet by a trained nurse with advanced foot care training. It includes trimming and thinning nails, treating corns and calluses, managing ingrown toenails, and providing education for healthy feet.

Question 2

What’s the difference between a medical foot care nurse and a pedicurist?

Accepted Answer

A foot care nurse is someone who has taken specialized training in foot care. They work along with a team of health care professionals such as family doctors, podiatrists, and others to keep a person mobile and decrease the risk of developing complications. Nurses also assess feet for circulation, sensation, edema, swelling. Pedicures are cosmetic and often not suitable for people with diabetes or circulation issues.

Question 3

Do you provide diabetic foot care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I specialize in diabetic foot care, including nail trimming, callus reduction, and skin assessments. Regular visits help prevent infections, ulcers, and other complications related to diabetes.

Question 4

Is medical foot care covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Many private health plans, Veterans Affairs (VAC), and some extended medical benefits cover foot care services provided by a licensed nurse. I can direct bill to Veterans Affairs Insurance for eligible clients, and I can provide receipts for reimbursement which mention nursing foot care in-home, amount paid and nurse license number.

Question 5

How often should I have my feet cared for?

Accepted Answer

Most clients benefit from foot care every 6 to 8 weeks, though it depends on nail growth, mobility, and medical conditions such as diabetes or arthritis.

Question 6

Do you sterilize your instruments?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. All instruments are cleaned, sterilized to point of use using an autoclave, and individually packaged according to best practices to ensure your safety.

Question 7

What conditions do you treat?

Accepted Answer

I help with thick or ingrown toenails, calluses, corns, cracked heels, fungal nails, dry skin, nail trimming, and diabetic foot concerns. If you have a more complex issue, I can refer you to a podiatrist or physician.

Question 8

What should I expect during my first appointment?

Accepted Answer

I begin with a comprehensive foot assessment to understand the patient’s foot concerns. Based on the findings, I provide individualized care that may include nail management, skin treatment, or other interventions.

Question 9

Can I book an appointment without a doctor’s referral?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can book directly.

Question 10

How do you support patients in learning about foot care?

Accepted Answer

I believe that empowering my clients with knowledge is one of the most important parts of my role. I take the time to teach each person about: 
 
 • How to care for their feet at home, including proper hygiene and daily routines. 
 • Simple self-care techniques like moisturizing, nail trimming, and checking for signs of infection. 
 • Choosing the right footwear to prevent pressure points, blisters, and long-term complications.

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Kim's Professional
Foot Care

Kim's Professional Foot Care

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Kim's Professional Foot Care

Kim's Professional
Foot Care

Kim's Professional
Foot Care