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A team of dedicated foot and ankle specialists.

We are a team of dedicated Foot and Ankle Specialists, brought together by owner and founder Ben Haythornthwaite.

The aim of the clinic is to bring under one roof, the best available techniques, technologies and care available, whether that be for simple foot care needs or extremely complex chronic conditions.

We are a specialist centre with a local and national reputation.

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Help for Heroes regularly refer veterans to us who have not been able to be successfully treated elsewhere, from across the country.
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Santander selected us in their supporting business programme to raise public awareness of our clinic in all of their banks across the North of England due to the leading work we undertake.
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We have appeared on BBC radio on their expert health panel
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Providing podiatry care on the London Marathon medical team

We are located in Darlington, close to the private BMI Woodlands hospital, to enable easy access to the most people across the north, as it is in the middle of the northern triangle of the major cities/conurbations of Leeds, Newcastle, York and Teesside, close to the A1(M) motorway, and minutes from a mainline train station.

BEN

Ben Haythornthwaite

Clinical director

Ben graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Podiatry from New College Durham. He has since undergone post graduate training at Northampton General hospital with a leading podiatric surgeon and is continually undertaking further courses to keep up to date with the latest developments.

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Before training to be a podiatrist Ben was an Engineer and Architect. This wealth of experience relating to structures and how forces act through an object, has allowed him to excel in the understanding of podiatric biomechanics and how our body reacts to forces and pressures placed upon it.

Ben is passionate about podiatry and is proud to have appeared on BBC radio as their Podiatry Expert, and also to have been a podiatrist on the official London Marathon medical team.

LAURAJANE

LauraJane

Podiatrist

Laurajane is an enthusiastic practitioner, known for always striving to be at the top of her game… and the ability to deftly multitask nattering with patients whilst carrying out her clinical work! She has a real talent for putting patients quickly at ease and has a gentle touch when carrying out procedures.

SAMANJIT

Samanjit

Podiatrist

Before becoming a podiatrist Samanjit worked for many years with people with disabilities and dementia. She is extremely caring and can uplift the greyest of days with her smiley disposition (even when her smile is covered by wearing a mask!). She takes great pride in her work, reflected in the high level of clinical skills that she carries out.

JAMES

James

Podiatrist

James gained a First Class Honours degree in Podiatric Medicine. He excels in problem solving and as such excels with complex Podiatric cases. He is passionate about ensuring everyone receives the best treatment possible, and doesn’t like to be beaten by any condition! As such he likes to keep at the forefront in developments in the field of podiatric medicine.

BARBARA

Karen

Podiatrist

Karen is an experienced podiatrist who is extremely good at putting nervous patients at ease quickly, partly due to her highly infectious laugh. When you ask her about her career in podiatry she will tell you that the worse the condition, the more she loves her job, so there is never any need to be self conscious or nervous when coming to see Karen.

KARINA

Karina

Foot Health Practitioner

With a degree in Health and Social care, Karina brings a wealth of experience from across the social care industry. She has undergone extensive training to become a Foot Health Practitioner, specialising in skin and nail issues. Similar to what was once termed chiropody, she specialises in the skin and nails, rather than the Podiatrists who also treat musco-skeletal issues.
BARBARA

Barbara

Receptionist

Barbara has had many years of experience in customer service, working in a range of industries. She excels in delivering excellent customer service, ensuring your treatment experience is a pleasant one.

CATHERINE

Catherine

Receptionist

Catherine is our spreadsheet whizz, organised and efficient she keeps things running smoothly.

Ready To Book?

Please call our reception team on 01325 639025 to book an appointment.
We are located in Darlington, Co. Durham, close to Middlesbrough, Stockton and Yarm in Teesside/Cleveland.