Longevity Foot Care

14/08/2025

Chocolate’s nice, but healthy feet are twice as sweet 🍫👣
Book a visit with one of our foot care nurses in-home or in -clinic,
because smooth, healthy feet are the real show-stoppers. 😉 🙃

☎️ 250-929-3206
📩 booking@longevityservices.ca

09/08/2025

✨ 𝟒+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭… 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✨

These feet hadn’t been treated for dry, callused, and cracked skin in over 4 years.
While the results aren’t “perfect” yet, this client’s feet were so smooth she almost broke down in tears. 💙
She told me she never expected them to feel this good.

For this appointment, I used the 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 — a gentle but effective system that softens dry, hard skin so it can be safely scraped and buffed away.

After treatment, I started her on 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 to kickstart the deeper healing process. This professional-grade foam helps repair the skin barrier from the inside out, locking in hydration so the results last longer between visits.

In more extreme cases like this one, we recommend:

A follow-up visit in 2 weeks for best results.

Ongoing skin care & regular maintenance to keep the feet in top condition.

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
When skin is dry and cracked, it’s constantly losing moisture (known as transepidermal water loss). This makes it nearly impossible to keep hydration in — any progress can slip away quickly.
Once the cracks are healed and the skin barrier is healthy, it becomes so much easier to maintain smooth, comfortable feet.

There is hope — and it can start today. 🦶💙

[📅 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟓𝟎-𝟗𝟐𝟗-𝟑𝟐𝟎𝟔 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠@𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬.𝐜𝐚]

23/07/2025

✨ Volunteer Feet Needed – This Friday Afternoon! ✨
We’re looking for 1–2 clients to receive free professional foot care this Friday afternoon at our Duncan clinic.

Care will be provided by a regulated nurse who is newly trained in advanced foot care and will be working under the close supervision of Chrystal. 😊

This is a rare opportunity to receive thorough, gentle treatment at no cost—perfect for anyone needing a little extra foot TLC.

📍 Clinic location: 103-255 Ingram Street, Duncan
📅 Date: Friday afternoon
💬 Message us to claim the spot!

21/07/2025

🌟 Did you know we offer toenail reconstruction? 🌟

If you’ve lost a toenail or have one that’s damaged, thickened, or just doesn’t look the way it used to — you’re not alone. And more importantly: you’re not out of options.

We offer cosmetic toenail reconstruction — a gentle, non-invasive treatment that restores the look of a natural nail. Whether you're preparing for a special event or simply want to feel more confident in open-toed shoes, this service can make a world of difference. 💅

✔️ Looks natural and smooth
✔️ Can be polished or left bare
✔️ Applied with medical-grade products in a fully sterile, professional setting

✨ While some salons may offer similar cosmetic services, it’s extremely rare to find this kind of advanced reconstruction done by a licensed foot care provider. It’s a niche skill — and one that we’re proud to offer here at Longevity Foot Care.

📍We’re located at 255 Ingram Street, Duncan
📞 Call us at 250-929-3206 or email bookings@longevityservices.ca to book your appointment or ask us more

26/06/2025

From community to classroom —foot care in all its forms.

👣 This morning, I’ll be in Lake Cowichan providing care to clients—some new, some familiar—but all part of a community that’s trusted me with their foot health for years. 🙏

📚 This afternoon, I’m honoured to be speaking with newcomers and refugees at the Cowichan Intercultural Society, sharing practical tips on maintaining healthy feet at home.

I’ve packed handouts, samples, and my usual go- getter energy. 😎 Nothing fancy—just useful info, thoughtful care, a little heart and lots of feet. 👣💛

🗓 Thursday, June 26 — 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 CIS Office, 321 St. Julien St., Duncan
👥 Open to CIS clients aged 55+

25/06/2025

🦶✨ What does diabetic foot care actually look like?

Here’s a full visit — start to finish — so you can see exactly how we do things at Longevity: gentle, effective, and tailored for real feet with real needs.

In this video, I walk you through how I managed deep IPK calluses, the tools I used (and why), and share some practical skincare advice — including my secret cleanser trick that so many foot care nurses have been asking about. 👀

Whether you’re curious what a typical appointment might look like for you or you’re a nurse who likes to keep learning, this one’s got a little something for everyone.

🎥 Watch the full visit here — and if you’re one of our Longevity clients missing your foot care nurse, consider this your top-up treatment to tide you over until we see you again. 😉

me for a hands-on nursing foot care visit with one of my diabetic clients. In this video, I provide compl...

21/06/2025

Would you wear these? 👀
(A little local experiment…)

I had this beautiful pair of slippers made — hand-knit by a Vancouver Island Indigenous artisan with undyed yarn, and soled using naturally smoked and tanned leather. 🧶🐾

They’re cozy, breathable, and built to last. (I was told these can hold up for 10 years — but full disclosure: I’ll have to wear them for 10 years to personally verify that. 😄)

I’m wondering if there might be local interest in something like this. If people love them, I may explore having a small batch made to offer here in the community.

What do you think?
Would you wear a pair like this?
Drop a comment — I’d love your honest feedback! 👇

21/06/2025

W𝐡y W𝐞 𝐃o𝐧’𝐭 𝐒o𝐚k t𝐡e F𝐞e𝐭 (A𝐧d W𝐡y D𝐫y P𝐞d𝐢c𝐮r𝐞s W𝐨r𝐤 𝐁e𝐭t𝐞r) 🦶 👩‍⚕️

𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: “𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙤𝙖𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩?”

Here’s the truth: while soaking can make skin feel temporarily soft, it actually creates challenges when it comes to safe, effective foot care.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒚𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒔𝒐𝒂𝒌, 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔:

𝑺𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒚

𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄

𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒍𝒚

𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔

When you file freshly soaked skin, you’re often filing hydrated tissue volume — meaning, you’re filing the plumped-up version of the skin. Once it dries and shrinks back, you haven’t actually removed as much of the hardened callus as you thought. Worse, it’s easy to lose precision and overdo it.

To do it properly, you would actually need to let the skin fully air dry for 30–60 minutes after soaking before starting any filing — not exactly practical for clients or clinics.

👉 𝐓h𝐚t’s w𝐡y w𝐞 𝐮s𝐞 𝐚 𝐝r𝐲 𝐩e𝐝i𝐜u𝐫e a𝐩p𝐫o𝐚c𝐡 𝐢n m𝐞d𝐢c𝐚l f𝐨o𝐭 𝐜a𝐫e.

We work with dry skin — so we can see exactly what we’re removing.

It’s far more precise, efficient, and safe — especially for clients with diabetes, fragile skin, or circulatory issues.

And when combined with the right home care products, you’ll get softer, healthier skin that lasts far longer than a simple soak ever could.

𝐃r𝐲 𝐩e𝐝i𝐜u𝐫e𝐬 𝐚r𝐞n’t j𝐮s𝐭 𝐚 𝐭r𝐞n𝐝 — 𝐭h𝐞y’r𝐞 𝐭h𝐞 𝐜l𝐢n𝐢c𝐚l 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 f𝐨r s𝐚f𝐞, and e𝐟f𝐞c𝐭i𝐯e f𝐨o𝐭 𝐜a𝐫e. 💙

21/06/2025

🌿✨ A Little Update From Longevity Foot Care! ✨🌿

We’re always working to make your experience with us a little easier, a little more welcoming, and a little more visible! 👀

Today’s small-but-happy milestone: our name is officially up on the building sign! 🎉

You’ll now spot Longevity Foot Care right out front at 255 Ingram. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or one of our lovely regulars, hopefully this makes it just a little easier to find us.

Thank you for trusting us with your care — we are so grateful for the opportunity to support you and your feet. 💙👣

(And yes — I paused for a little happy moment before taking this photo. 😄)

13/06/2025

Seeking Foot Care Clients to Support Nurse Education
🦶📹

I'm currently looking for 1–2 clients per week who are open to having their foot care visit filmed for educational purposes. These videos help train foot care nurses across Canada — and your anonymous contribution could make a real difference.

I'm especially looking for unique cases involving:
🔸 Large, painful or deep corns
🔸 Long or thickened nails
🔸 Ingrown toenails
🔸 Thick, cracked callus or heel fissures

🎥 What to expect:

Only your feet and my hands will be shown — never your face or name

The footage will be used on YouTube to support nurse education

You'll receive the same thoughtful care I provide all my clients — just with a bit of extra lighting 😉

✨These spots are limited, and care will be provided by me (Chrystal). Most of m𝐲 practice is now focused on teaching, so this is a small window where 𝐈'𝐦 able to care for new clients directly. ☺️

💡Of course, we continue to welcome all foot care clients — with our amazing team offering both in-clinic and in-home care for all other needs.

If you or someone you know might be a good fit — and would love to support this educational effort — send me a message. 💬

Thank you for helping us raise the standard of foot care and nurse education across Canada. ❤️

03/06/2025

Please don't mind these double posts.. just trying to put them in the album they belong in! Facebook won't let me do it quietly 🫣

03/06/2025

Wonderful course, and a great supplement or refresher for foot care nurses. :) Technically I helped to develop the course.. but all the more reason to add it to my portfolio right!? ;-)