Heal'n Toes

18/10/2026

👣 Toenail trauma — why early advice matters

These two big toenails were damaged by trauma, leaving dark bruising beneath the nails. This is called a subungual haematoma — a collection of blood trapped underneath the nail.

Had this patient attended soon after the injury, it may have been possible to drain the trapped blood to relieve pressure and discomfort, following assessment. This is generally most effective within the first 24–48 hours, before the blood clots.

As the nails grow, the discolouration should gradually move towards the tips. Injured nails can sometimes loosen or shed, and recovery takes time.

💜 If you injure a toenail, particularly if it becomes painful or starts throbbing, please seek advice promptly. Don’t attempt to drain it yourself.

Heal’n Toes Foot Health Practice
📞 07470 435892

16/10/2026

💜 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Heal’n Toes over the last nine years. Whether you’ve trusted me with your foot care, recommended me to family and friends, left a lovely review or shared my posts, your support means so much. It has been a privilege to get to know you, enjoy our chats and help keep you comfortable on your feet. As a small business owner, I never take your loyalty and kindness for granted. Thank you for being part of Heal’n Toes — I look forward to caring for you for many more years to come! 💗 Elaine 👣x

13/10/2026

Every set of instruments sterilised.
Service above and beyond 👣

13/10/2026

🔬 MYTH-BUSTER: “Fungal nails will clear up on their own”

Waiting for that yellow, thickened or crumbly toenail to return to normal? Fungal nail infections rarely disappear without treatment. 👣

Left untreated, the infection can spread to other nails, and the affected nail may become thicker, harder to trim and uncomfortable in footwear.

💛 But remember — not every discoloured nail is fungal! Injury and other nail conditions can look similar, so an assessment is a sensible first step. Testing may be needed to confirm the cause.

At Heal’n Toes, I can help with:

✔️ Assessing changes in your nails
✔️ Carefully reducing thickened nails to improve comfort and support nail care
✔️ Advice on appropriate treatment options, including when to speak to your pharmacist or GP
✔️ Practical steps to reduce the risk of reinfection

⏳ Improvement takes patience. Toenails grow slowly, and treatment often takes many months. Consistency matters — look for healthy new nail growing from the base.

Keep feet clean and dry, treat athlete’s foot promptly, and avoid sharing towels or nail clippers.

No embarrassment, no judgement — just support to help you care for your feet. 💛

📩 Contact Heal’n Toes Foot Health Practice at Ferry Good Health Clinic, Broughty Ferry, to book a nail assessment.

Mobile Phone Number 07470435892

Website www.healntoes.co.uk

01/10/2026

Before and after photo .
This patient damaged her toenail
was going on holiday and needed help .

Pedisafe is an aesthetic nail reconstruction and remodelling system. Curable in UV light, it contains antifungal and antimicrobial agents. Used for enhancing nails damaged by Fungal infection or injury, also for bracing ingrown toenails. Pedisafe can be used on both hands and feet .

01/10/2026

Very proud to be supporting CHAS Charity 💝

27/09/2026

“Elaine is a professional gem!” 💗

Receiving this lovely review means so much to me. This patient first came to Heal’n Toes for help with a fungal toenail after trying over the counter remedies, and later returned for toenail reconstruction.

“Elaine is a professional gem!” 💗

Receiving this lovely review means so much to me. This patient first came to Heal’n Toes for help with a fungal toenail after trying over the counter remedies, and later returned for toenail reconstruction.

I’m so pleased they felt comfortable and cared for throughout. Thank you for trusting me with your feet and for taking the time to share such kind words!

📍 Ferry Good Health Clinic, 214 King Street, Broughty Ferry
📞 Call Elaine: 07470 435892



I’m so pleased they felt comfortable and cared for throughout. Thank you for trusting me with your feet and for taking the time to share such kind words!

22/09/2026

Today’s News ⭐️

I am absolutely delighted and incredibly proud that Heal ’n Toes has been named Foot Clinic of the Year in the Scotland Prestige Awards 2026/27! 🏆

Foot health is not simply my profession—it is something I am genuinely passionate about. I believe that healthy, comfortable feet can make such a difference to a person’s mobility, independence and overall wellbeing. It is a privilege to care for my patients and to provide professional treatment with a personal and compassionate approach.

Receiving this award is a wonderful recognition of the dedication, care and hard work that goes into Heal ’n Toes. My heartfelt thanks go to every patient who has trusted and supported me—this achievement would not have been possible without you. 💗👣

22/09/2026

News in Broughty Ferry if you’re travelling by car .

Brook street closed for two weeks. Please allow a little more time for your journey 💙

15/09/2026

Hard skin gone… only for it to come back again?

If you feel like you’re constantly battling the same patches of hard skin or corns, there’s usually a reason they keep returning.

Corns and calluses develop in response to repeated pressure or friction — so simply removing the hard skin doesn’t always solve the underlying problem.

👟 Could your footwear be causing pressure?
👣 Is the way you walk contributing?
🦶 Is one area of your foot taking more of the load?

At Heal’n Toes, we don’t just take care of the hard skin — we can also look at what may be causing it and offer advice to help keep your feet comfortable.

✨ Comfortable feet make such a difference.

If your hard skin or corns keep coming back, why not book an appointment and give your feet a little TLC? 👣💕