Medi-Pedi

Professional Foot Care with a Relaxing Finish

Our Medi-Pedi combines professional podiatry care with a relaxing, indulgent foot treatment, leaving your feet feeling healthy, smooth, refreshed and well cared for.

It is designed for patients who want the clinical benefits of routine podiatry together with a more luxurious finishing treatment.

Whether your feet need professional attention or you simply want to enjoy some additional care and relaxation, Medi-Pedi offers a comprehensive foot-care experience.

What Does a Medi-Pedi Include?

Your appointment begins with a comprehensive routine podiatry treatment, tailored to the individual needs of your feet.

This may include:

• Removal of calluses and areas of hard skin
• Professional corn care, where appropriate
• Nail trimming and shaping
• Cuticle care
• General assessment of the skin and nails

Your podiatrist will assess your feet first and provide the treatment most appropriate for you.

Hydrating Foot Treatment

Following your podiatry treatment, hydrating oils are applied to the feet.

These help replenish moisture and improve the softness, suppleness and appearance of dry, rough or cracked skin.

This stage provides a nourishing finish to your clinical foot treatment and prepares the skin for the next stage of the Medi-Pedi experience.

Paraffin Wax Treatment

For an additional level of warmth and hydration, warm medical-grade paraffin wax can be applied to the feet in layers.

The feet are then wrapped in individual foot bags, allowing the gentle warmth and moisturising properties of the wax to work on the skin.

Paraffin wax can help:

• Soften dry and rough skin
• Improve the feel of cracked or dehydrated skin
• Temporarily ease feelings of stiffness and discomfort
• Provide gentle warmth to the feet and ankles
• Encourage local circulation
• Create a relaxing and soothing sensation

How Does Paraffin Wax Work?

Paraffin wax retains heat and gradually transfers warmth to the treated area.

This gentle heat may help relax muscles and soft tissues, temporarily ease joint stiffness or discomfort and encourage local blood flow.

The wax also creates a warm, occlusive layer over the skin, helping to lock in moisture.

This can be particularly beneficial for dry, rough or cracked skin, helping the feet feel softer and more hydrated after treatment.

A Relaxing Foot Massage

The Medi-Pedi is completed with a luxurious foot massage.

This provides a relaxing finish to your appointment while leaving your feet feeling:

• Soft
• Nourished
• Refreshed
• Comfortable
• Rejuvenated

The combination of professional podiatry care and a relaxing finishing treatment makes Medi-Pedi ideal for patients looking for something beyond a standard foot-care appointment.

Can I Have Paraffin Wax Without a Medi-Pedi?

Yes.

Where clinically appropriate, paraffin wax may be enjoyed:

• As a standalone treatment
• As an addition to a Routine Foot Care appointment
• As part of the full Medi-Pedi package

Your podiatrist can advise which option is most suitable for you.

Is Paraffin Wax Suitable for Everyone?

No. Paraffin wax treatment is not suitable for every patient.

Your podiatrist will assess your feet and discuss your medical history before treatment to make sure it is safe and appropriate.

Paraffin wax should generally be avoided where there is:

• Broken, open or damaged skin
• Active wounds
• Skin infections
• Certain vascular or circulatory conditions
• Varicose veins where heat therapy is not appropriate
• Reduced or altered sensation
• Diabetic neuropathy
• An inability to reliably detect heat

Diabetes, Circulation and Reduced Sensation

If you have:

• Diabetes
• Circulatory problems
• Reduced sensation
• Numbness or altered feeling
• Any condition that may affect your response to heat

please inform your podiatrist before treatment.

Your safety is the priority, and if paraffin wax is not appropriate for you, your podiatrist can recommend a suitable alternative.

Who Is Medi-Pedi For?

Medi-Pedi may be suitable if you:

• Want professional routine foot care
• Have hard or dry skin
• Need nail and cuticle care
• Want additional moisturising treatment
• Would like a more relaxing podiatry experience
• Want your feet to feel softer and refreshed
• Prefer a combination of clinical care and a luxury finishing treatment

Suitability will always depend on your individual foot health and medical history.

Clinical Care with a Luxurious Finish

At The Dene Podiatry, Medi-Pedi brings together professional podiatry treatment with a relaxing and indulgent finish.

It is designed to care for the health of your feet while also giving you the opportunity to enjoy some additional comfort and relaxation.