Testimonials

Nail Surgery

May 2023

“I have had nothing but praise for the excellent chiropody service provided. Painless successful treatment for a variety of problems including ingrowing toenails. Having tried other clinics outside the area, this is my preferred choice. The acupuncture for a stubborn callus, was surprisingly effective in my experience. Highly recommended.” – Chris.

Reply: Thank you Chris for your review. It’s nice to see that after 20 years, post my surgery, that your big toe nails look healthy and the surgery proved to be very effective.

Acupuncture treatment

24th February 2022

I have been experiencing a continuing lower back pain and restriction going back 40+ years. Which was controlled by chiropractic manoeuvre. These recently became more severe with visits every month and only easing up for approximately one week only. Caroline carried out an acupuncture procedure on the lower back.

I can report that have been free of pain and moving with ease and joy. It has been approximately 6 weeks and I can happily report that everything is still as the body should be and I am now busy working in the garden and going about all lives challenges with perfect ease.

Thank you so much Caroline.

John

Acupuncture treatment

1st January 2022

I hope that you had a good Christmas.. Mine was 100% better than last year, thanks to your skill and knowledge of acupuncture. After three sessions my CTS has virtually gone and after one session my breathing problems caused by COPD ( emphysema in my case ) have largely disappeared, although I still get out of breath doing heavy work, which is only to be expected. You have done more for my well being than any doctor and in a much shorter time. I suppose that is only to be expected of a treatment that has been used for over 8000 years.     Once again, many thanks and I wish you a peaceful, healthy  and successful 2022. 
   Kind Regards.
– Nev       South Northamptonshire

Gap Mind
November 2018
“Caroline Stead offers a professional Podiatry and Acupuncture service to her patients and I strongly recommend her skills.”
– Simon Costain (Consultant Podiatrist, Harley Street, London)

“I can’t thank you enough for helping me avoid the joint replacement surgery on my right foot that my consultant had said would be the best way forward!!

After one Acupuncture treatment in March with you for the Oesto Arthritis in my joint I walked out of your surgery knowing that it was definitely working & my pain was considerabily reduced & by the time I got home my pain was almost gone. In the morning I awoke with no pain – the first time in a long, long time! I had a second treatment on your advise for a ‘belt & braces’ approach & here we are in Mid-November still totally pain free. Back in July on the back of the success of my foot pain you gave me two acupuncture treatments on my right hand also for the Oesto Arthritis resulting in a very similar experience-no pain! & once again offsetting planned surgery. For me, I’m a convert & would definitely consider Acupuncture for anything else in the future. Thankyou once again Caroline.”
 – DW

Acupuncture treatment

23 June 2021

“Amazing! The instant relief and quality of my life since having acupuncture! Twice I’ve had treatment for shoulder and lower back. I would recommend acupuncture – no more tablets.

The service is professional and caring.“

– P. Horner

Acupuncture treatment

18 January 2020 

“Dear Caroline,Following the acupuncture treatment you gave me on 9th January for plantar fasciitis I did follow up with a message to you that, on the next morning, I awoke earlier than usual & the dull ache which had seemingly dragged me down over the past two months had gone leaving only a slight soreness from the insertion of the needles.

Even better news!

Earlier this week I took a short holiday in Symonds Yat & my friend & I took a walk along the River Wye in the hope of seeing the Peregrine Falcons from The Rock: the weather deteriorated & we totally lost our way taking a wrong direction in the pouring rain. The walking surfaces varied from relatively smooth forest floor to extremely awkward flint-strewn paths along the Wye as well as steep climbs & skiddy descents.

We managed to reach the hotel after about 7 hours & 23.5 km soaking wet & in pitch darkness.

But on the following morning that left heel of mine was totally undamaged & felt better than for many weeks.

This is from someone, now 74 years of age, who had never experienced an ailment of any sort but had thought this was the beginning of the end…….

I just can’t thank you enough Caroline.

Very best wishes,”
– Stephen Bunce

“I had been suffering with joint pain on my foot for some time, which meant I had to use protective padding every day. After just one acupuncture session with Caroline, where she used a pricking technique, the joint pain was gone – it was almost instantaneous! So now no more padding or pain. Thank you Caroline.”
– Mary 

Acupuncture

“Hello, I am Geraldine.
There are a lot of people walking around with trapped sciatic nerves and I am one of those people. I was then given the chance to try acupuncture. 

I was very sceptical at first but I thought I would try it, as the doctors could only give me pain killers. I am so pleased that I did. It only took about an hour to have the first treatment and within three days I noticed a difference. Out in the garden I could walk so much better.

So I decided to try to walk to the shops. I walked slowly and found a little pain in the calf of my leg. So I opted to have the second treatment. This again lasted about an hour. After four days, I tried to walk to the shops again and that was very good, no pain at all. 

I think the treatment for trapped sciatic nerves is excellent. 10/10″
– Geraldine 

“caroline stead podiatryFollowing a number of running related issue in one foot, Caroline recommended and supplied individually moulded insoles. The injury prevented me from running which also became an issue from a psychological perspective. She suggested a series of acupuncture treatments and was very specific which the particular points she used on and around my foot. The result after only a couple of sessions was dramatically reduced pain and an increase in circulation. The sessions also provided the opportunity to use acupuncture to boost other systems in the body and give some balance. I cannot thank her enough for the holistic approach she takes to treatment”
– Claire Pollendine

“When I recently visited you regarding a pain in the ball of my foot, which my doctor refused to deal with, saying it was a podiatry matter, I was somewhat sceptical when you suggested that you felt that acupuncture would probably resolve the problem. However I agreed and, I must say, apart from an additional pain for 48 hours, that you said I might experience, the pain in the ball of my foot completely disappeared. I would now recommend acupuncture for foot treatment where it is considered necessary.”
– M. Abrahams

Nail surgery

“Having my toenail removed was very easy and pain free. I would recommend it to anyone who has doubts about commitment. The removal of the toenail was completely pain free and in fact I did not even realise that Caroline had done it!
The only discomfort I felt was when the local anaesthetic was given but this lasted only a matter of 30 seconds. Caroline was very careful to check I had no feeling in my toe before starting the nail removal, and in fact added more local anaesthetic before starting. The biggest inconvenience was having to wear sandals for the week after as I could not apply pressure to my toe. I did not require any analgesia (pain relief) after the procedure. I would most definitely recommend the procedure. With hindsight I wish I had the procedure done earlier as it was completely pain free.”
Allison Shearer – community nurse

“When you are looking for professional and caring chiropodist/podiatrist in Northamptonshire, then I would highly recommend Caroline Stead. I recently developed an ingrowing toenail which prove to be extremely painful. Caroline recommended surgery, she understood my apprehension but reassured me by explaining the procedure and after care. This gave me total confidence in her. I am pleased to confirm that the operation was a total success, no more pain! Thank you very much Caroline.”
– Margaret

“After suffering from an ingrown toe nail, I decided to have a nail surgery. It was nice to have a result of not suffering anymore. I have regular appointments with Caroline to keep my feet in good order. Thank you.”– John (Regular client for 10 years)

17 Jul 2017
“FantasticI had a very painful ingrowing toenail. Caroline assessed it and removed a section of toenail and applied a chemical to prevent re-growth. She was extremely professional and explained each step of the procedure and checked how I was feeling throughout. She made regular notes regarding the procedure for her records and made an experience that I was not looking forward to surprisingly satisfying! She even gave me contact details in the highly unlikely event that I had a problem with my recovery. I would strongly recommend Caroline for wonderful patient care both during and after the procedure.”
– Steven

1 month ago

“On behalf of myself and my husband Donald Grant, I cannot praise enough the acupuncture treatments which Caroline has performed for us both.My husband’s back pain was extremely debilitating, and after the very first treatment his pain had been reduced very significantly, he now has regularly treatments and is virtually pain free.I had very bad joint pain on the my wrist going into my thumb, it was a miracle instantaneously relief. Thank you very much once again Caroline ”
– Carol Grant