Step Into Wellness Footcare

05/21/2026

Wool Toe Spacer & Interdigital Wool Care Instructions

Wool may be recommended between the toes to help reduce friction, absorb moisture, improve comfort, and support skin protection for conditions such as:

* Interdigital corns (corns between the toes)
* Toe rubbing or pressure areas
* Moisture buildup between toes
* Mild toe overlap or irritation

Wool is naturally soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, and anti-microbial, making it an excellent option for helping keep the spaces between the toes drier and more comfortable.

Benefits of Wool Between the Toes

* Helps reduce rubbing and pressure
* Absorbs excess moisture
* Allows airflow between toes
* Naturally anti-microbial
* Can help reduce skin softening (maceration) caused by trapped moisture
* Comfortable and moldable to the shape of the toes

Daily Care

* Remove and inspect the wool regularly.
* Check the skin daily for redness, irritation, drainage, or worsening moisture.
* Ensure the area is clean and thoroughly dry before reapplying wool.
* Replace wool if it becomes heavily soiled, compressed, or damp.
You may wash the wool with soap and water, not overly vigorously, then let air dry on a drying rack and you may use when fully dry to do not use wet wool 

05/15/2026

📣 NOTICE TO ALL 📣
*****Effectively immediately***there will be a surcharge / flat rate of $10 per mobile visit (per residence) that is outside of the immediate Vankleek Hill area (9+km or more)

Meaning- if you are a couple in the same residence, you’d share the $10

Gas prices have gone crazy & many businesses (not just footcare!!!) are choosing to add this surcharge to cover costs.

I apologize for any inconvenience!

Should you wish to book an in-clinic appointment instead of at home, I would be happy to accommodate!
Thank you!

05/12/2026

🦶 May is Foot Health Awareness Month!

For health-care professionals, prioritizing foot health is essential—especially for patients living with diabetes who are at higher risk of ulcers and complications. 🩺

Here’s how you can make an impact:
🔹 Incorporate regular foot assessments into routine care
📘 Best Practice Recommendations:
https://ow.ly/CUeV50YIXNn

🔹 Educate patients on daily foot checks and early warning signs
📘 Patient resource:
https://ow.ly/NztC50YIXNg

🔹 Promote preventive strategies to reduce risk and support long-term outcomes

💡 Proactive foot care is a critical part of chronic disease management.

🎓 Build your expertise with programs from the Wounds Canada Institute https://ow.ly/rjsb50YIXNq :
• Focus on the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Knowledge and Skills (A101MWS)
• Holistic Approach to Diabetic Foot Offloading: Knowledge and Skills (A108MWS)

🔗 Learn more:
https://ow.ly/kL7R50YIXNu

05/12/2026

The clinic will be closed today due to the nurse being sick.

All apts today will be rescheduled

Thank you for your understanding , sorry for any inconvenience 😔

04/30/2026

⭐️ Educational Post ⭐️

🧼 Why Sterilized Tools Matter in Foot Care 🦶

When it comes to foot care, cleanliness is more than comfort—it’s safety. That’s why we’re proud to use autoclaved, sterilized tools for every single client.

Here’s why this matters for your health and peace of mind:

🔹 Protection Against Infection
Your skin—especially on the feet—is vulnerable to bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Using non-sterile tools can spread infections like athlete’s foot, nail fungus, or even more serious conditions. Sterilized tools eliminate these risks.

🔹 Gold Standard of Hygiene
We use an autoclave, the same sterilization system trusted in hospitals and dental clinics. It uses high-pressure steam to kill 100% of bacteria, viruses, and spores, ensuring tools are completely clean and safe to use.

🔹 Peace of Mind
Knowing your foot care professional uses sterile instruments means you can relax during your treatment, confident you’re in a safe, professional environment that puts your well-being first.

🔹 Especially Important for High-Risk Clients
If you have diabetes, compromised immunity, or circulation issues, even a small nick or cut can lead to complications. That’s why sterile tools aren’t optional—they’re essential.

🔹 We Never Reuse Without Sterilization
Every set of instruments is thoroughly cleaned, bagged, and autoclaved between clients. We also use single-use items when appropriate to maintain the highest hygiene standards.

✅ Safe tools.
✅ Professional care.
✅ Health-focused service.

When you choose professional foot care that prioritizes sterile instruments, you’re not just getting smoother heels or healthier nails—you’re protecting your overall health 🫶

04/22/2026

PSA!!!

Step Into Wellness Footcare has a smoke-free environment policy for in home footcare services. Due to the well-documented health risks associated with second hand smoke exposure, our staff are not permitted to provide footcare services in any home where smoking occurs indoors or where air quality is affected by smoke.

Policy Statement:
- Step Into Wellness Footcare is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff in accordance with occupational health and safety standards in the province of Ontario.

To ensure a safe care environment:
- no smoking is permitted during any appointment including, ci******es, ma*****na (cannabis), any other inhaled ni****ne or cannabis products
- Homes where smoking occurs indoors regularly (or occasionally), are not eligible for in-home footcare services, regardless of whether smoking is paused before the visit.

Clients who smoke indoors may:
1) book an in-clinic appointment
2) arrange care at an alternative smoke-free location (ex: family members home)

Enforcement:
1) if a home is identified as a smoking environment, the appointment will be rescheduled to the clinic setting or an alternative smoke free location
2)If smoking occurs during the appointment, the nurse has the right to end the visit immediately for safety reasons

Communication:
We understand this may be an adjustment for some clients. The policy is in place strictly to protect the health and safety of our staff, allowing Step Into Wellness Footcare to continue to provide high-quality care to all clients.

Rationale:
*Second-hand smoke poses significant health risks to healthcare workers, particularly in enclosed environments such as private homes.

*There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, and even brief exposure can cause harm

*secondhand smoke contains over 70 cancer-causing chemicals and contributes to lung cancer, heart disease and stroke

*exposure can trigger respiratory irritation, asthma, and breathing difficulties, especially in individuals with sensitivities

*Smoke particles and toxins linger in the air and on surfaces (3rd hand smoke) even after smoking has stopped, making environments unsafe despite ventilation.

For healthcare providers performing close-contact care, these exposures are considered an avoidable occupational hazard.

Exposure to secondhand smoke in enclosed spaces is recognized as a workplace hazard, and restricting exposure aligns with workplace safety standards across Canada.

Thank you for your collaboration and understanding and sharing of this important message!

(**policy adapted from Jessie's footcare**)

04/05/2026

03/25/2026

I will be in alexandria tomorrow (March 26) doing mobile home visits. If you or a loved one needs some nursing footcare done please reach out to me asap as I have a slot to fill from a last minute client discharge
1 or 1:30pm

03/11/2026

Please note, The clinic will be closed today.

02/03/2026

Hey athletes - I got you!

Did you know that I offer appointments for custom compression sock fitting ?
Check out ACHI+ VIBE - they come in 3 different colours and designed to help your legs perform and recover to the MAX!

DM or call to set up an appointment today!