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My journey to becoming a Functional Podiatrist- part 1

Posted By Helen Halkias,
09/09/2026
Part One: Where It All Began Nearly 30 years in podiatry have taught me a great deal about feet — but perhaps even more about the importance of questioning, learning and being willing to change. As I...

My message to you

Posted By Helen Halkias ,
05/01/2026
Hello. I’m Helen. For those who are new here — welcome. And for those who’ve been here a while — thank you for being part of this space 🤍   I’m 51. I’ve never followed a strict gym routine. I...

New Year’s resolution - Strong Feet

Posted By Helen Halkias,
01/01/2026
  New Year, New Chances: Smarter, Stronger Feet   A new year is a new chance. A chance to be smarter, to be stronger, to reset goals, and to refocus — starting from the ground up.   We...

A guide to Transitioning to Functional Footwear-

Posted By Helen Halkias,
27/12/2025
    Transitioning to functional footwear or reducing your reliance on orthotics doesn’t have to feel intimidating. In fact, with a slow and thoughtful approach, your feet can steadily...

Why Natural Foot Health Matters: A Podiatrist’s Perspective

Posted By Helen Halkias,
27/11/2025
Why Natural Foot Health Matters: A Podiatrist’s Perspective   Most of us don’t think twice about our feet — until they start to hurt. And by the time pain shows up, our feet have often been...

Rethinking Your Shoes and Orthotics: A Simpler Path to Stronger, Healthier Feet

Posted By Helen Halkias,
27/11/2025
  Why Footwear Matters More Than We Realise     Most people don’t connect their daily footwear choices with the long-term health of their feet. But shoes that are narrow, heavily...

Forefoot pain. Neuroma?

Posted By Helen Halkias (B.Pod.),
31/05/2023
Have you experienced a feeling of tingling in your forefoot or toes or the feeling of your sock being bunched up? You make have a Neuroma.  A Neuroma is an injury of the interdigital nerve which...

What are Barefoot shoes and are they good for me?

Posted By Helen Halkias (B.Pod.),
21/02/2023
What is a Barefoot or minimalist shoe? In order to be classified as a barefoot shoe  the shoe must have the following features: 1. A wide toe foot-shaped toe box that allows the toes to spread...

Chilblains- prevention and treatment

Posted By Helen Halkias (B.Pod.),
02/08/2022
 Chilblains  are the painful inflammation of small blood vessels in your skin that occur in response to repeated exposure to cold (not freezing) air. Exposure to the cold air can cause...

Heel Pain- Is it Plantar Fasciitis or something else?

Posted By Helen Halkias (B.Pod.),
01/06/2022
Heel pain is a very common complaint I see in the clinic. In the age of Google, it is common for people to self-diagnose their heel pain as being due to Plantar fasciitis. Often to their detriment.&nb...