Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Podiatry Services in West Yorkshire
Established in 2011, L F W Podiatry has evolved from a home visiting service to an award-winning clinic with locations in Ilkley and Burley in Wharfedale. Our team of HCPC-registered podiatrists, including director Lynda Forbes-Wake and associates Helen Holmes, Amy Barrett, and Rachel Wheeler, combines academic excellence with practical expertise to address diverse foot and lower limb conditions. Specialising in general podiatry, surgical procedures, biomechanical assessments, and laser therapy, we maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous CPD and membership in the Royal College of Podiatry.Our patient-centric approach prioritises individualised care plans, evidenced by testimonials highlighting our compassionate treatment of patients from children to elderly individuals with complex needs. With licensing for local anaesthetics and partnerships with major health insurers, we ensure accessible, high-quality care tailored to both preventative and rehabilitative needs.
Services
General Podiatry
Children's Podiatry
Surgical Procedures
Biomechanical Assessments
Laser Therapy
Sports Therapy
Verruca Treatment
Fungal Nail Care
Corn Removal
Orthotics Provision
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer HCPC-registered podiatrists with expertise in biomechanical assessments and surgical procedures
- Our clinics provide tailored foot care plans for conditions like verrucas and fungal nails
- We combine laser therapy with gait analysis for effective pain management
- Our team includes specialists in diabetic foot care and sports injury rehabilitation
- We maintain strict professional standards through regular CPD and HCPC compliance
Associations and certifications
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Royal College of Podiatry
What people say
Professional, courteous, skilled and kind
Thorough and at a pace he can cope with
Kind, caring and professional
Consistently good service
Feet always feel amazing after treatment
Services
General Podiatry
Our comprehensive foot care addresses corns, calluses, fungal nails, and verrucas while providing routine nail maintenance. Experienced podiatrists conduct vascular and neurological assessments to ensure safe treatment tailored to individual needs. Each session concludes with application of custom foot creams for ongoing maintenance.
Biomechanical Assessments
Using advanced Gait and Motion technology, we diagnose lower limb pain through detailed movement pattern analysis. This service identifies compensatory mechanisms causing discomfort in feet, knees, or back, forming the basis for custom orthotics and rehabilitation plans to improve mobility and prevent future injuries.
Laser Therapy
MLS Class IV laser therapy offers non-invasive pain management for musculoskeletal conditions. This treatment reduces inflammation and accelerates tissue repair through targeted light therapy, often showing improvement after one session. Combined with gait analysis, it addresses both symptoms and underlying causes of chronic pain.
Ingrowing Toenail Surgery
We perform partial and total nail avulsions under local anaesthetic for persistent ingrowing toenails. The procedure involves removing affected nail sections to prevent recurrence, with post-operative care plans ensuring proper healing. A consultation is required to determine surgical suitability before treatment.
Sports Therapy
Delivered by BSc-qualified therapist George Hammond, our sports therapy combines soft tissue work with strength training to treat injuries and prevent recurrence. Services include sports massage, rehabilitation programmes, and performance enhancement strategies, available through evening and weekend appointments for athlete convenience.
People
Lynda Forbes-Wake
Director & Principal Podiatrist
Qualified in 2011 from University of Huddersfield, Lynda established L F W Podiatry in 2015 after private practice experience. She specialises in biomechanics and mobility preservation, holding HCPC registration and Royal College of Podiatry membership while maintaining active CPD.
Helen Holmes
Podiatrist
Joining LFW in 2018, Helen combines her 2018 qualification with mountain hiking experience to treat foot conditions affecting daily life. She specialises in ingrowing toenail surgery and patient-centred care, ensuring treatments accommodate individual comfort levels.
Amy Barrett
Podiatrist
With 15 years NHS experience, Amy graduated from University of Northampton in 2008. She focuses on diabetic foot care and maintaining mobility in high-risk patients, applying her clinical expertise to both private and NHS-referred cases requiring specialist lower limb management.
Rachel Wheeler
Podiatrist
A recent University of Huddersfield graduate, Rachel transitioned from policing to podiatry in 2024. She specialises in wound care and musculoskeletal conditions, working three days weekly while maintaining commitment to comprehensive, evidence-based lower limb treatments.
George Hammond
Sports Therapist
Qualified in 2024 from University of Lincoln, George provides sports massage and rehabilitation services. His evidence-based approach addresses injury recovery and performance enhancement, operating Monday afternoons in Burley and Wednesday evenings in Ilkley clinics.
Questions
What podiatry services do you offer?
We treat verrucas, fungal nails, ingrowing toenails, corns, and calluses alongside biomechanical assessments, laser therapy, and surgical procedures. Sports therapy and diabetic foot care are also available.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online via our website or call 01943 863733 during clinic hours. Emergency appointments are available for urgent cases requiring immediate attention.
Do you accept private health insurance?
Yes, we're registered with Sovereign Health, Simply Health, WPA, and Vitality Health. Patients should confirm coverage with their insurer before treatment commencement.
What happens during a first consultation?
Initial appointments include medical history review, vascular/neurological assessments, and treatment planning. Routine care involves nail trimming, corn removal, and application of specialist foot creams.
Are home visits available?
Home visits operate one Saturday morning monthly. Contact our practice managers to arrange home visits for patients with mobility challenges or specific accessibility needs.
Reviews (4)
Rachel Wilkinson
Aug 03, 2020
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Great care and gentle attention was given by the lovely Lynda for a very sore ingrowing toenail. My son was back to football in a few days!? Thank you. Highly recommended.
Jane Sanderson
May 01, 2019
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Thanks so much to Linda for her amazing transformation to my frankly hideous big toenails. Can't wait for sunshine so I can wear sandals. Cannot recommend highly enough - and I speak as someone wjo hates having her feet touched. Here's the before and after so you can see what I mean
Ally Pally
Apr 09, 2019
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Fabulous medical pedicure with Helen this morning arrived with cloven hooves left with super soft tootsies - thank you!
Caroline Bunce
Dec 07, 2016
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I've just had a lovely appointment with Chantelle. She worked wonders and I left feeling so relaxed, and my feet look and feel amazing!
