Jo Shapter

Specialist Podiatrist

Jo identified a need in the community for a full, comprehensive and flexible Podiatry, Chiropody and Foot health care service for all.  With this in mind Jo launched East Kent Foot Care in 2010 and with her passion, determination and drive East Kent Foot Care has gone from strength to strength. Jo initially graduated from Roehampton University with degree in Sports Science, she then went on to complete a level 4 university accredited diploma in Foot Health Care at the SMAE. She then attended the University of Brighton, graduating with a first-class honour in Podiatry. She won the Breakthrough Podiatrist prize, which was awarded by Siobhan Melia, chief executive of the Sussex community NHS foundation trust.

Helen Sharp

Specialist Podiatrist

Helen qualified with a BSc (hons) in Podiatry from the University of Brighton. She has spent a great deal of time working in a NHS Podiatry setting in Surrey trusts. Her areas of specialism are the complex needs of the high risk, vulnerable foot. She has a special interest in Diabetes and the high-risk foot.

Sonia Stevens

Advanced Foot Health Practitioner

Having previously worked in a domiciliary environment, Sonia joined the team in April 2018 after completing her university accredited Foot health diploma from the SMAE Institute. Her passion and dedication to foot care, combined with her professional and caring attitude towards providing an exceptional service to our clients, makes her an invaluable additional asset to the team. In 2022 Sonia decided to take the opportunity to undertake further higher-level study and is in the process of becoming a degree qualified specialist podiatrist.

Sarah Harknett

Advanced Foot Health Practitioner

Sarah trained at the SMAE and joined us in September 2019 upon completion of her university accredited diploma in Foot Health. Sarah has a background in specialising with Dementia patients and supporting the elderly to live independent lives. Her bubbly personality and caring nature makes her a real asset to our ever-growing team. In 2022 Sarah has also taken the plunge to further her studies and is undertaking a BSc (hons) degree in Podiatry to extend her scope of practice.

Viki Duffield

Foot Health Practitioner

Viki joined the team in August 2016 after qualifying from the SMAE and has become a truly valuable asset. She has brought a wealth of knowledge with her as well as being a caring, dependable and hard-working practitioner providing a full and thorough foot care service to our clients both existing and new.

Gemma O’Connor

Foot Health Practitioner

Gemma trained at the SMAE and joined the team in August 2018. Prior to her work as a Foot Health Practitioner she worked within the care industry. Her vast experience in this sector has aided her transition to foot health and is reflected in her sensitive approach and caring demeanour.

Louise Steele

Reception

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