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20/02/2012 Olympics getting closer

Has Olympic fever grabbed you yet?

There is a lot of hype surrounding this event, but have a thought for all the people behind the scenes. Especially the medical staff who are helping the athletes.

Podiatrists are at the events to treat the olympians, they know they need to "Treat read more »

26/01/2012 The Area's Sole Practice

KEEP your feet in tip-top shape with the help of a newly-accredited Grimsby practice.

The Achilles Centre, on Dudley Street, has been given the accolade by the Society Of Chiropodists And Podiatrists. It is believed to be the only practice to have the accreditation across read more »

10/01/2012 Practice Accreditation

We are very proud and pleased to announce that we are now an Accredited Practice.

This accolade has been given to us by The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, which is the governing body for the profession. The accreditation is only given to practices who achieve set national standards and read more »

01/01/2012 Online Booking Service

Online Booking Now Available.

Online Booking of Chiropody and Podiatry appointments is now available.

Just click on the tab in the menu on the left. It will take you straight to the booking page where you will be given the option of which Chiropodist / Podiatrist you see and read more »

31/10/2011 Cosmetic Podiatric Toe Nail Reconstruction

We are pleased to announce that very shortly this service will be available to existing clients of the Achilles Centre.

We will be the only Podiatrists in Grimsby offering this treatment.

IS IT SAFE?

The high quality materials contain no aggressive primers or chemicals,which damage the nail read more »

19/09/2011 Thai Foot and Hand Massage

One of our Podiatrists is now able to offer Thai Foot and Hand Massage as part of your treatment. Jenna has taken this up to use as an adjunct to treatment or as a stand alone treatment. For further information give us a call.

13/09/2011 Special Offer on Ureka Footcare Products.

Special Offer

10% Urea Footcare Cream £4.99

25% Urea Footcare Cream £4.99

Deodorant Footcare Cream £4.99

Tea Tree Footcare Cream £4.99

05/09/2011 New Therapist at Centre

Marie Cross will be joining us from this month. Marie is a Clinical Nutrition Therapist, she deals with all aspects of health and nutrition.

Everyones nutritional requirements are different and are based on lifestyle, diet, enviroment and genes.

28/06/2011 22nd Scout Jamboree, Sweden

Good luck to all attending this event. I am sure you will all have a great time.

01/06/2011 Foot Health Month

It is Foot Health Month for the entire month of June.

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?

There are numerous forms of arthritis but Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are common.

OA read more »

20/03/2011 World Storytelling Day

A global celebration of the art of oral storytelling, it is celebrated every year on the spring equinox.

11/03/2011 Science and Engineering Week

See wbsite for details.

07/03/2011 International Womens Day

See website for details.

06/03/2011 World Music Festival

North East Lincolnshire's World Music Festival - Encore Sunday 6th March 2011

ENCORE - songs of passion & pleasure
Via voice, piano & accordion Maggi Stratford & Daniel Bowater bring you a rich journey through fabulous French chansons, from Edith Piaf & read more »

28/02/2011 Severs Disease

Severs disease is probably the most common problem that affects the heel bone read more »

28/02/2011 How good are MBT shoes?

Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) shoes are marketed by the manufacturers as the ‘anti-shoe’ as they are supposed to mimic barefoot working. They also claim that they increase muscle activity so give the wearer a workout when using them. The shoes design is supposed to have been inspired by read more »

03/02/2011 Valentines Day 14th Feb

Treat your feet this valentines day, show them you care.

03/02/2011 Video Gait Analysis

We are currently working on providing video gait analysis for our clients.

03/02/2011 New shoe range now available.

The Achilles Centre is pleased to announce that it now stocks a range of Dr. Comfort footwear.

This specialised footwear will be fitted by qualified Podiatrists at our premises.

The footwear is acailable in full and half sizes and in a range of width fittings, all the footwear is designed read more »

30/01/2011 World Leprosy Day

01/12/2010 New Podiatry Leaflets added to Documents page

A range of new Podiatry leaflets has been added to our documents page, these leaflets are in PDF format and can be downloaded or saved to your own computer. Take a look.

18/10/2010 LiquiHeel Therapy

The Achilles Centre is now able to offer LiquiHeel Therapy for our clients, as advertised both locally and nationally.

Check out the therapy via our dedicated LiquiHeel page or visit their website

18/10/2010 New Podiatry Leaflets added to Documents page

A range of new Podiatry leaflets has been added to our documents page, these leaflets are in PDF format and can be downloaded or saved to your own computer. Take a look.

01/10/2010 HPC Registration

HPC registration is required by law for certain therapists. Click on the names below to check the HPC registration;

Angela Cottingham Podiatrist

Paige Pullen Podiatrist

Lucy Savage Physiotherapist

STOP PRESS . . . . .

Paige Pullen Bsc (Hons),M.Ch.s

We now have a new Podiatrist who has joined our team. Paige will be working alongside Angela to bring you greater flexibility for booking appointments.

I am sure you will all wish Paige good luck.

25/06/2010 Podo Spray Therapy

Pain free corn removal now on offer, ask you Podiatrist on your next visit.