Leah Claydon The Clinic

Leah Claydon The Clinic Leah Claydon Podiatrist and Acupuncturist, formerly of BetterNOW has moved to The Clinic in Anstey, a purpose built clinic offering expert friendly care. Hello!

Special interest in biomechanics and nail surgery. High-tech clinic offering Class 4 Laser and Swift. I've been a Podiatrist since 1987, gaining my State Registration after 3 years training in London at the Chelsea School, I then converted to a BSc in Podiatry at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatry and am currently studying for a Post Graduate Cer

tificate in Healthcare Education at Anglia Ruskin University.

8 Years ago I completed a 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in Acupuncture at Univisity of Kingston and gained my Licenciate in Acupuncture from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. I have worked in Hospital settings, for the Army and in Private Practice. My new clinic has the latest equipment and I pride myself on my clinical skills and friendly professional approach. I look forward to meeting you!

This lady wanted to wear open-toe shoes to her son's wedding but didn't like the appearance of her nail. Here I made her...
17/03/2026

This lady wanted to wear open-toe shoes to her son's wedding but didn't like the appearance of her nail. Here I made her prosthetic nail out of silver impregnated medical grade acrylic carefully blended to match the colour of neighbouring nails. She can shape, trim or paint it and it should last for weeks if not months.

It might be Spring but chilblain season isn't over, it's this time of year when we think it's warmer than it is and don'...
13/03/2026

It might be Spring but chilblain season isn't over, it's this time of year when we think it's warmer than it is and don't dress appropriately. Layer up people!

Home care packs ready prepared for my nail surgery patients today. It's going to be a busy Thursday. 😊
12/03/2026

Home care packs ready prepared for my nail surgery patients today. It's going to be a busy Thursday. 😊

Your big toe needs to be able to bend upwards in order for your foot to become a rigid lever to push off, if it can't yo...
06/03/2026

Your big toe needs to be able to bend upwards in order for your foot to become a rigid lever to push off, if it can't your brain finds alternative pathways which can manifest as altered gait, sore little toes, nail issues, corns, hard skin, knee and maybe hip pain. Often Podiatrists can improve big toe function with a combination of footwear changes or insoles, exercises and mobilisation. If you suspect your big toes may be an issue, there may be a tell tale bit of callus on its underside, book an appointment to see me 😊

Planes of Motion .... When we consider trying to correct gait, foot posture issues and causes of foot pain we need to co...
23/02/2026

Planes of Motion .... When we consider trying to correct gait, foot posture issues and causes of foot pain we need to consider the planes and axis of motion. Feet move in 3 planes of motion and have multiple axes - sometimes it takes a relatively small adjustment in just the right place to have a large beneficial effect.

Pain down the outside of your leg, round the back of your outside ankle bone and on the knobbly bit on the outside of yo...
18/02/2026

Pain down the outside of your leg, round the back of your outside ankle bone and on the knobbly bit on the outside of your foot. Not very common but yesterday I had 3 separate patients with this all with slightly different causes.

One patient had been to 2 podiatrists and a physio with no resolution - the key to resolving this and any condition is understanding the causation behind the injury. One patient had been given orthoses (insoles) which would have had zero effect in her case until motor control and posture was worked on. This is why looking at the whole person is so important and partnering with other allied health professionals when needed is so necessary. So if you have a stubborn pain that isn't shifting it means the cause has not been established, that's when I come in, like a biomechanics detective breaking down the cause and not just treating symptoms.

Last week was a bit bonkers! Super busy with early starts and late finishes! I welcomed 9 new patients as well treating ...
15/02/2026

Last week was a bit bonkers! Super busy with early starts and late finishes! I welcomed 9 new patients as well treating many regular routine care patients. I am lucky to receive a lot of referrals from FHPs (Foot Health Practitioners), Physios and Osteopaths for patients with complex pain conditions, injuries, gait issues, infections and ingrown nails that require surgery. Podiatrists are able to diagnose, supply antibiotics and a range of prescription only medications, make functional insoles and braces, use anaesthetic and perform nail surgery. Looking forward to seeing what this week brings! 6 new patients to meet this week so far; looking forward to helping them get back to doing what they love!

This week brings us the Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac of the Fire 🔥 Horse. The last Fire Horse year was 1966, ...
15/02/2026

This week brings us the Chinese New Year and the Chinese Zodiac of the Fire 🔥 Horse. The last Fire Horse year was 1966, the year of my birth, so I am a Fire Horse too. Fire Horses bring change, energy, work ethic, action and perhaps a little volatility. Buckle up and saddle up, because this year could be a bumpy ride but we could all do with a change right?

If the going gets tough though, acupuncture and quell and calm your body and mind, it can prepare you for the tasks ahead, so if you are feeling a little out of control, come and visit to rein that horse in and set you back on track. 😊

What a charming review! Heel pain is an absolute nuisance but it's a symptom of an underlying problem; to treat it succe...
21/01/2026

What a charming review! Heel pain is an absolute nuisance but it's a symptom of an underlying problem; to treat it successfully we have to determine the cause. Book an appointment to say goodbye to painful heels! 01763772502 or book online www.leahclaydon.com

Corns, calluses and pinching toenails are a nightmare in ski boots - if you are headed off to the pistes why not ensure ...
20/01/2026

Corns, calluses and pinching toenails are a nightmare in ski boots - if you are headed off to the pistes why not ensure a comfortable glide.

01763772502 or book online www.leahclaydon.com

Happy New Year everyone! What a beautiful morning to wake up to for the first day back in 2026! A light dusting of snow,...
05/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! What a beautiful morning to wake up to for the first day back in 2026! A light dusting of snow, roads are clear and gritted but drive carefully today 😊

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Barkway Road, Anstey, Buntingford (Two Twits Barns)
Royston
SG90FD

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+441763772502

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