Carrickfergus Branch: 074 9315 3757
Monkstown Branch: 028 9036 9973
Staff
Nicola Keating
Owner/Clinical podiatrist
Nicola qualified in 2009 as a practicing
podiatrist and graduated from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh 2010. Nicola then completed her Masters in Podiatry long distance from Queen Margaret University. Since graduating Nicola has had experience working in both Northern Ireland, Scotland
and San Francisco, CA. She spent 10 years working part time in
childcare with has been very useful when treating children in the clinic. In 2011 Nicola started Activefeet as a home visit service before setting up the clinic in a small room on the Doagh road in 2013. In 2015 Activefeet was moved to our current location in Monkstown and the clinic has welcomed alot of new and wonderful staff since then. Nicola has a wonderfully supportive husband Andrew, two beautiful daughters Katie and Hannah and a rascal baby boy Luke who all keep her very busy. Monday 830am to 4pm ( Carrickfergus) Tuesday 830am to 4pm ( Carrickfergus) Wednesday 830am to 230pm (Carrickfergus) Thursday 830am to 330pm (Newtownabbey) Friday 830am to 4pm ( Carrickfergus) Qualifications and certificatesMSc. BSc (Hons) MRCPod
Days
Raymond Robinson
Clinical podiatrist
Raymond is a podiatrist who qualified from QUB in 1998. he began his career in the NHS Western Trust as a senior II Podiatrist and then as a chief IV Podiatrist in Biomechanics in Northern Trust. In 2004 he began lecturing full-time in podiatry at the University of Ulster Jordanstown and completed his Masters in Podiatric medicine in 2014 from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. His interests include biomechanics, physical therapies and surgery. Raymond has a post graduate certificate in steroid injection therapy and silicone injection therapy. Wednesday 5pm to 9pmMSc BSc. BMedSci. PgCHEP
Days
Saturday 9am to 4pm (1st and 3rd Sat each month)
Qualifications and certificates
Erena Turner
Reflexologist
Erena
qualified to VTCT level 3 diploma in reflexology and has been
practising reflexology since June 2012. She is a member of the
Federation of Holistic Therapists. Erena has a deep passion for helping
people and discovered the health benefits of reflexology and how much
she enjoyed it and has never looked back. Erena is passionate about personal development, optimal health and vitality. Saturday 9 am to 4pm (first Sat of every month)VTCT (Dip)
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Rachel George
Clinical Podiatrist
Rachel qualified from Edinburgh Napier as an adult nurse, but with her interest in wounds lead her to pursue a career in Podiatry. As a qualified podiatrist Rachel is keen to continually further her knowledge through further education. In her spare time Rachel enjoys running, horse riding and attending the gym. BSc (Hons) MRCPod
Clinical days
Qualifications and certificates
Letitia Quinn
Clinical Podiatrist
Letitia is a podiatrist who qualified as a practicing podiatrist from Ulster university Jordanstown in 2012. Since then she has worked in private practices and nursing homes in England and across Australia. She regularly travelled to rural parts of Australia where there was no podiatrists and treated patients and monitored their foot health in particular those with circulation problems and diabetes. She has a keen interest in maintaining the mobility of the elderly and keeping them on their feet for as long as possible. In her spare time Letitia enjoys running and also going for long walks with her new baby daughter. Tuesday 10am to 430pm Friday 10am to 430pm Qualifications and certificatesBSc (Hons) MRCPod
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Laura Houston
Clinical Podiatrist
Laura qualified as a podiatrist from Ulster University in 2011 with an Honours degree in Podiatric Medicine. Since then Laura has worked exclusively in private practice developing an interest in nail surgery and nail reconstruction. She is focused on a patient centred approach and enjoys building rapport with her patients. Wednesday 930am to 130pm Thursday 930am to 430pm /8pmBSc (Hons) MRCPod
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Qualifications and certificates
Katie Burnside
Clinical Podiatrist
Trained in Edinburgh at the highly respected Queen Margaret University, Katie graduated with an honours degree in Podiatry in 2004. She has spent the subsequent years working for the NHS, reaching the level of High Risk Specialist Podiatrist in 2014. She has achieved a postgraduate Masters module in Diabetes and regularly completes training to enhance her skills and develop professionally. Passionate about patient-centred care, Katie loves to be able to provide the highest quality care with a personal touch, which has led to her move to private practice in 2020. Monday 830am to 1pm Tuesday 830am to 530pmBSc (Hons) MRCPod
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Qualifications and certificate
Alison Rice
Clinical Podiatrist
Alison graduated from University of Ulster, 2023 with First class honours, Podiatry degree. She has previously had a career in education and management. Alison is very passionate about improving the patient's quality of life. She continually strives for excellence and is very compassionate towards all patients. Patient education is at the heart of everything she does. Qualifications and certificatesBSc (Hons) MRCPod
Alison has a keen interest in how the bones and muscles of the feet and lower limb interact and their impact of the feet causing pain, corns and calluses. Days
Cara Steele
Clinical Podiatrist
Cara qualified as a podiatrist from Southhampton University in 2023 with a First Class Honours degree in Podiatry. Cara is keen to progress throughout her podiatric career and wishes to continually expand her skill set etc. She prioritises developing a strong rapport with patients and strives to provide high quality care. In her spare time Cara enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends as well as attending the gym. Days Monday 830am to 430pmBSc (Hons) MRCPod
Qualifications and certificates
Neil Saunders
Clinical Podiatrist
Neil qualified as a Podiatrist from Queens University Belfast and has worked in the NHS for over 25 years . Neil has worked in both hospital and community settings providing care for a wide range of podiatric conditions. In his last post he specialised in Rheumatology and Biomechanics providing patients with treatments and education. Neil's aim was to prevent deterioration of their conditions and reduce pain levels . Neil has recently started a new post lecturing part-time in podiatry at the University of Ulster Magee Tuesday 830am to 430pmB.Med.Sci(POD) MRCPOD
Days
Friday 830am to 430pmQualifications and certificates
Gillian Irwin
Clinical Podiatrist
Monday 9am to 5pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 1030am to 830pm Friday 9am to 430pmB.Med.Sci(POD) MRCPOD
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Qualifications and certificates
Megan Anderson
Clinical Podiatrist
Megan graduated from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 2022 with a First Class Honours degree in Podiatry.
Since graduating, Megan is currently working in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust providing assessment and management of the lower limb with specialist input for the diabetic foot, musculoskeletal disorders and nail surgery. Megan is very passionate about podiatry with special interests in rheumatology, gait analysis, sports injuries and likes to keep up to date with the latest evidence based practice. Megan undergoes regular CPD to deliver the highest level of patient care and continues to seek new opportunities to grow in her clinical skill set to provide patients’ tailored foot care.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys running and going on long beach walks with her friends and family
. Days Wednesday 1pm to 9pmBSc (Hons) MRCPod
Qualifications and certificates
Erin Gaston
Clinical Podiatrist
Erin graduated in 2023 with an honours degree in Podiatry from Glasgow Caledonian University.
Since graduating Erin has worked as a community podiatrist in the NHS providing care for patients with an array of conditions. Erin is especially interested in high risk patients with wound and enjoy carrying out nail surgery. Days Thursday 530pm to 9pmBSc (Hons) MRCPod
Qualifications and certificates
Kathy Harris
Elite Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Monday 6pm to 10pm Qualifications and certificates
Karen Parker
Reflexologist
Friday 5pm to 9pmLevel 3 Reflexologist
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Qualifications and certificates include:
Dean Adams
Speed solutions: Sports Massage Therapist
Thursday 9am to 1pm (Carrickfergus)Days
Qualifications and certificates
Aimee Irwin
Receptionist
Monday 830am to 530pm Tuesday 9am to 8pm Wednesday 12pm to 5pm Friday 830am to 430pm Days