Louise Lavis . Foot health professional

23/12/2025

Thank you so much to all of my lovely patients , ( friends ) for your Christmas cards , good wishes & gifts .. I have been truly spoilt by you all 🙏🏻 and I really do appreciate your continued support . Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & a healthy & happy new year . I hope you all have ‘happy feet’ for Christmas & I look forward to seeing you in the New year 👣🥰 I am off to put my feet up now and work my way through all the chocolates , biscuits & wine ! 😘😋🎁 🥂 ###x

24/05/2025

🦶🌿 Did you know what happens when you soak your feet in rosemary water? You'll be surprised! 🌿🦶

Rosemary is not only an aromatic kitchen herb, but also a powerful natural remedy with surprising benefits for your feet and your overall health. 👇

🔬 Proven benefits of soaking your feet in rosemary water:

✅ 1. Natural antifungal and antibacterial
Thanks to compounds such as carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid, rosemary effectively fights fungi such as athlete's foot and onychomycosis (nail fungus), as well as bacterial skin infections.
📚 Studies in scientific journals such as "Phytotherapy Research" support its antimicrobial action.

✅ 2. Stimulates blood circulation
A warm bath with rosemary promotes blood flow in the extremities, relieving cold feet, swelling, and fatigue.
💡 Tip: Add sea salt or Epsom salt to enhance its effects.

✅ 3. Relieves muscle and joint pain
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, rosemary is ideal for soothing foot pain, cramps, and joint stiffness. Ideal after a long day.

✅ 4. Relaxes the nervous system
The aroma of rosemary reduces cortisol (the stress hormone) and promotes a feeling of calm. Perfect for use as a nighttime relaxation ritual.

✅ 5. Naturally deodorizes
Its antimicrobial compounds and refreshing aroma eliminate odor-causing bacteria on your feet, leaving them clean and revitalized.

How to prepare a rosemary foot soak:
• 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary (or a few fresh branches)
• 1 litre of warm water
• Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then soak your feet for 20 minutes
• Optional: add sea salt or a few drops of tea tree essential oil 💚

16/02/2025

01/09/2024

Hello September - Chapter number 9 🍎

04/07/2024

Greek Toe: When the second toe is longer than the big toe.

Venus de Milo has it, Leonardo de Vinci’s Vitruvian man has it, Michelangelo's David has it.

Are you one of the 15–20 percent of the population to have it; a Greek toe, or foot, medically known as Morton’s toe?

If so, in ancient Greece, you would have been considered creative, have great leadership qualities and be the life and soul of the party.

Ancient Greeks, rather than following the boring rule of proportion, as the Egyptians, centuries before them did, went with the "Golden Ratio", or " Divine Proportion", the root of sacred geometry.

Examples of the "Golden Ratio", were to be found everywhere in ancient Greece; in art, sculpture, architecture and yes, even in toes!

01/06/2024

Hello June - Chapter number 6 🥂

17/04/2024

YOUR FOOT HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL National Feet Week takes place every year and asks everyone to prioritise their foot health. If you have a toothache, you would visit the dentist, if you had trouble with your vision then you would automatically call on an optician. What about your feet? Many people ign...

01/04/2024

Hello April - Chapter number 4 ☔

10/03/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there, whether you are a past, present or soon to be Mum. May your day be filled laughter, joy and love 🤍

01/03/2024

Hello March - Chapter number 3 📖

10/02/2024

18/12/2023

Wishing all of my lovely patients a very merry Christmas & and happy and healthy new year . Thank you for letting me look after your feet -and keeping me rushed off mine 🥰👣 love from Lou ###