ABOUT US
At Kenilworth Footcare our Podiatrists (registered with the Health & Care Professions Council) and our Foot Health Practitioners (Members of the College of Foot Health) provide foot care for children, adults and the elderly.
Welcome to Kenilworth Footcare
Looking for a trusted and experienced podiatrist in WARWICKSHIRE. Look no further.
Our team of skilled and knowledgeable Podiatrists and Foot Health Practitioners are dedicated to providing the highest quality foot care services to our patients.
CASSIE ARMSTRONG
PODIATRIST
BSc (HONS) MRCPOD
Cassie graduated from Southampton University in 2006 and joined Scholl at the Coventry branch in 2007. When Shuropody purchased them in 2008 she continued working with them initially at Coventry, but then moved around various stores and clinical roles over the years. She eventually ended up in Leamington Spa in 2012 as Senior Podiatrist, stepping up to Regional Clinic Manager in 2017.
Cassie lives in Birmingham with her husband Simon, daughter Evelyn who is 2, and Steve the cat. As a family they like to spend their days either at home playing games or baking, or out visiting new places, but Evelyn's favourite is the Sea Life Centre.
CLAIRE ARMSTRONG
FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER
COLLEGE OF FOOT HEALTH
Claire was born and bred in Birmingham where she still lives today, and previously worked in the NHS for 27 years as a healthcare and rehab assistant. Inspired by her daughter, Cassie, she decided to change direction and train in Foot Health. She really enjoys connecting with my clients and putting the spring back in their step! When not at work, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her 6 grandchildren.
The best way to describe a Foot Health Practitioner is to compare it to being a Hygienist. In the same that a Hygienist works alongside a Dentist, providing routine care and cleaning, an FHP can carry out routine foot care maintenance. They are also trained to spot potential problems which can then be flagged to the Podiatrist.
Your Podiatrist may suggest that your routine care can be carried out by Claire. Rest assured, you will be in very safe hands, with your regular Podiatrist still being involved in your care as necessary. This allows us to run the clinic more efficiently and makes the best use of the team's expertise.
KATE HARRISON
CLINIC DIRECTOR
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Kate is the Director of Kenilworth Footcare. She qualified as a chiropodist in 1997 and initially worked for Scholl at their Stratford store. However, since 1999 Kate has worked for herself, renting rooms at clinics first in Hinckley and then Kenilworth, the town she was raised in. As demand for her services grew, and as the scope of podiatry expanded, the time came to build a team in a purpose designed podiatry clinic to meet the foot care needs of the town. Kenilworth Footcare opened its doors in November 2018.
Whilst she still loves being a clinician, Kate enjoys the challenges of running a busy clinic. In 2021, Kenilworth Footcare became a part of the national Foot Medic Group to ensure the clinic stays at the forefront of podiatric care.
Kate lives in Stratford with her husband Neil, children Holly and Callum, who are both students, Milo the dog and Luigi the cat. To unwind, she enjoys nothing more than walking with Milo around the Welcombe Hills.
NATASHA LEA
FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER
COLLEGE OF FOOT HEALTH
Natasha has previously worked as a GP's receptionist and Veterinary nurse and very much enjoys the interaction with people and gets great satisfaction from helping others. Natasha lives in Rugby with her partner Mark and Great Dane 'Dolly'. She not only spends time working in Kenilworth but in her spare time, she enjoys being an active member of the town's Priory Theatre.
The best way to describe a Foot Health Practitioner is to compare it to being a Hygienist. In the same that a Hygienist works alongside a Dentist, providing routine care and cleaning, an FHP can carry out routine foot care maintenance. They are also trained to spot potential problems which can then be flagged to the Podiatrist.
Your Podiatrist may suggest that your routine care can be carried out by Natasha. Rest assured, you will be in very safe hands, with your regular Podiatrist still being involved in your care as necessary. This allows us to run the clinic more efficiently and makes the best use of the team's expertise.
WENDY RICHARDS
PODIATRIST
BSc (Hons) MRCPOD
Wendy was raised in Wolverhampton, but now spends most of her week in Warwick.
She has worked in several healthcare positions over the past 25 years, ranging from preschool, adolescents, adults with learning disabilities/mental health, elderly and disabled. Then, after many years of diversity, she finally found podiatry or podiatry found her!
She loves her job, working with clients face to face, and seeing people happy after a treatment, gives her complete job satisfaction!
In her spare time, she enjoys time with her family/partner, friends, walking, motorbike riding, badminton, trying new challenges, and holidaying!
She also volunteers for a charity named Forgotten Feet, supporting homeless people in accessing foot care, shoes, and socks, and signposting them to access other services.
MERRYN CATLEY
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BSc (Hons)
After a career in biological research, Merryn made the switch to study Physiotherapy over 20 years ago and has since gained expertise in musculoskeletal issues and pain management.
She believes in a holistic approach and so will not just be examining your feet and ankles but more how your body works as an integrated whole. Treatment will most likely include exercises, she is a Physio after all! but she also provides lots of very practical advice to aid your recovery as well as utilising our laser to promote healing. Read more in her blog here.
Merryn lives in Kenilworth, has 2 adult children, and a much-loved cat. She is also a qualified yoga instructor.
Our Administration Team
These are the friendly faces that will greet you when you walk through the door
SARAH OSMOND
PRACTICE MANAGER
Sarah has been with the clinic since it opened in 2018. She deals with much of the administrative work behind the scenes as well as being on the front desk.
Sarah lives in Kenilworth with her 2 grown-up children. She enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with her family.