Family 1st provides foot care for all ages.
Podiatry, Foot Care & Orthotics
To book an appointment please call New Minas 1-902-681-0202.
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Family 1st provides foot care for all ages. Foot care services are available by calling our New Minas location.
Foot care clients are directed to Podiatrist Caroline Leverett for their initial assessment. Caroline will determine the best course of treatment which may include transfer to our foot care nurse.
Care includes clipping nails, treating corns, calluses, ingrown nails or thickened nails and preventative care as well as referral to other health professionals.
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Our Podiatrist also assesses for orthotics. The service includes custom measurements and local product manufacturing.
Orthotics products are developed to the technical standards defined by the Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory Association, the Pedorthic Association of Canada, the College of Pedorthics of Canada, and the American Board For Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics.
Any inquiries you have about new or existing orthotics products please get in touch.
Meet Caroline Leverett
Family 1st Medical New Minas is pleased to provide the services of a Podiatrist. Arriving in Canada from Britain, Caroline Leverett has become a permanent resident, joining our Family 1st team of professionals in June 2014.
Caroline, who has her Masters of Science from the University of Brighton as well as her podiatric qualifications, has extensive training in diabetic management and wound care. She also lectured at Plymouth University in Britain and taught post graduate classes there on topics including diabetes. She is also a member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Podiatry Association.
A Podiatrist can: