Podiatry · Banbury & Bicester

Looking after feet, one step at a time.

Podiatry from Dr Conrade — nail care, ingrown toenails, heel pain, diabetic foot checks, and gait analysis. Calm clinics, no rushed appointments.

What we treat

What we treat

From routine nail care to nail surgery, gait analysis, and shockwave therapy — here is what we offer at both clinics.

Podiatrist trimming a patient's toenails

Nail cutting

A safe, comfortable nail cutting service with sanitised instruments — useful if you struggle to reach your feet, have thickened nails, or just want them tidied properly. Quick to book, no fuss.

Medical pedicure treatment in clinic

Medical pedicure

A medical pedicure combines professional podiatry care with a relaxing treatment designed to keep your feet both healthy and looking their best. Unlike a standard salon pedicure, this is carried out using safe, hygienic techniques with a focus on foot health as well as appearance.

  • Nail cutting, thinning, and shaping
  • Removal of hard skin, callus, and small corns
  • Care of thickened or problem nails
  • Foot hygiene and skin care treatment
  • Finishing touches for a clean, well-presented look
Diabetic foot health assessment

Diabetic foot care & new patient assessment

Annual diabetic foot assessments covering circulation, sensation, and skin health, with a written report you can share with your GP. New patients are given a full first-visit evaluation and a plan tailored to their needs.

  • Annual diabetic foot review
  • Risk screening and preventative advice
  • Comprehensive new-patient evaluation
Biomechanical and gait analysis

Biomechanics & gait analysis

An in-depth assessment of how you stand, walk, and run. We identify the underlying movement patterns behind heel pain, shin pain, or recurring injuries and put together a personalised plan — including footwear and orthotic advice where appropriate.

  • Static and dynamic gait analysis
  • Footwear and activity guidance
  • Orthotic recommendations if needed
Minor nail surgery procedure

Minor nail surgery

A specialist procedure for problem toenails that keep coming back. We assess the nail and surrounding tissue under local anaesthetic and, depending on the cause, perform partial or total nail removal with treatment of the nail bed to prevent recurrence.

  • Ingrown toenails
  • Recurrent nail infections
  • Persistent nail abnormalities
Verruca treatment on a patient's foot

Verruca treatment

Verrucas can be stubborn, so we work through the options together and pick what fits you best. Treatments range from topical applications and cryotherapy through to needling — a one-session immune-mediated procedure for resistant verrucas.

  • Topical applications (creams and ointments)
  • Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen)
  • Needling (Falknor's technique) for resistant verrucas
Shockwave therapy applied to the foot

Lower-limb shockwave therapy

A non-invasive treatment that uses focused acoustic pulses to help painful soft-tissue conditions in the foot and lower leg. Particularly useful for stubborn plantar fasciitis and Morton's neuroma when other approaches have not settled things down.

  • Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Morton's neuroma
  • Other persistent lower-limb soft-tissue pain
Custom orthotic insoles

Orthotic devices

Custom support for your feet to relieve pain, share load more evenly, and improve how you move. We fit semi-bespoke devices that adapt off-the-shelf shells to your foot, and fully bespoke orthotics made to a cast or scan of your foot when an exact fit is needed.

  • Semi-bespoke orthotics
  • Fully bespoke (custom-made) orthotics
Same-day emergency podiatry appointment

SOS appointment — same-day care

In pain or had a foot injury? We keep emergency slots available each day. If something has suddenly changed — pain, bleeding, or injury — we aim to see and treat you as quickly as possible. Call us to book.

  • Bleeding or damaged toenails
  • Nail trauma or injury
  • Painful or infected ingrown toenails
  • Sudden swelling, redness, or infection
  • Acute foot pain affecting walking

Prices

Services & prices

Not sure which appointment is right for you? Call either clinic and we will point you to the right type.

Routine care

Medical pedicure

£40.00

Professional podiatry care combined with a relaxing treatment to keep your feet healthy and looking their best. Includes nail cutting, shaping, hard-skin and corn removal, care of thickened nails, and a polished finish — all in a safe, clinical setting.

30 minutes

New patient first appointment

£50.00

First visit — full foot-health review, history check, and a treatment plan tailored to you.

45 minutes

Express footcare appointment

£32.00

A shorter routine appointment for quick nail trims and tidying. Best for existing patients with simple needs.

20 minutes

Manicure

£12.00

Hand and nail care — shaping, cuticle work, and finish.

20 minutes

Home visits

Home visit

£60.00

Routine podiatry care in your own home for patients who cannot easily travel to the clinic.

45 minutes

Urgent care

SOS appointment — same-day care

£60.00

Same-day emergency appointment for urgent foot problems — pain, bleeding, injury, or infection. Please call to book.

30 minutes

Assessments

MSK assessment

£60.00

Musculoskeletal assessment for foot, ankle, and lower-limb pain — with a clear plan for next steps.

45 minutes

Procedures

Shockwave therapy — single session

£80.00

Single DolorClast® radial shockwave session for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and other persistent foot and lower-limb soft-tissue pain.

30 minutes

Shockwave therapy — 3-session course

£225.00

Most commonly recommended course of three DolorClast® radial shockwave sessions, paid up-front (save £15 vs single sessions).

30 minutes

Shockwave therapy — 4-session course

£300.00

Course of four DolorClast® radial shockwave sessions, paid up-front (save £20 vs single sessions).

30 minutes

Shockwave therapy — 5-session course

£365.00

Extended course of five DolorClast® radial shockwave sessions, paid up-front (save £35 vs single sessions).

30 minutes

Verruca topical treatment course

£150.00

Course of topical treatment for verrucas, including in-clinic application and home-care guidance.

30 minutes

Verruca needling — two appointments

£150.00

Two-appointment needling course where the lesion is gently pricked to trigger an immune response.

45 minutes

Nail surgery

£450.00

Partial or total nail removal under local anaesthetic, with phenolisation of the nail bed to prevent regrowth. Includes follow-up dressings.

90 minutes

Nail surgery — additional toe

£50.00

Add-on price when treating a second toe during the same nail-surgery appointment.

30 minutes

Prices last verified 30 April 2026. If you are unsure which appointment to book, please call us.

About

About Foot Life

Foot Life is an independent podiatry clinic with rooms in Banbury and Stratton Audley (Bicester). We see patients of all ages — from children to seniors — and tailor each appointment to what you actually need.

Meet the team

  • Dr Abdul Conrade in clinic

    Dr Abdul Conrade

    Podiatrist

    Podiatrist with over ten years of experience across London, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire. Specialist interests in nail surgery, musculoskeletal podiatry, and diabetic foot care.

    Qualifications: BSc in Podiatry — University of East London · Doctor of Medicine — Kharkiv Institute of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

  • Julia Edwards, Chiropodist

    Julia Edwards

    Chiropodist

    Qualified in 1985 from Chelsea School of Chiropody with over 40 years' experience in podiatry. Julia has worked in both hospital and private settings, including ward patients at the Royal Free Hospital in London, and specialises in routine foot care.

    Qualifications: D.Pod. · M.M.Ch.S. · S.R.Ch. — Chelsea School of Chiropody

  • Emma Harper, Assistant Practitioner

    Emma Harper

    Assistant Practitioner (Podiatry)

    Trained by fully qualified podiatrists through The Royal College of Podiatry. Emma has been involved in podiatry care since 2011 and specialises in routine foot treatment.

  • Emma Rea

    Receptionist

    Friendly and helpful, Emma is your first point of contact at Foot Life — always happy to help with bookings, queries, and making sure your visit runs smoothly.

Two clinics

Find us

Two clinics in North Oxfordshire. Open Monday to Friday at both sites.

Opening hours
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Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Appointments

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Pick a date and time online with our booking partner, or call either clinic during opening hours and we will book you in.

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Prefer to speak to someone? Call Banbury on 01295 273 073 or Bicester on 01869 278 088.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring any relevant medical history, a list of medications you take, and comfortable footwear.

Is Foot Life suitable for all ages?

Yes. Our clinic caters to patients of all ages, from children to seniors, and we tailor treatment to the individual.

How do I make an appointment?

You can book online via the link in the booking section, or call either clinic directly during opening hours.

Are your treatments evidence-based?

Yes. We provide evidence-based treatments and adhere to strict hygiene and clinical standards.

Are you registered and accredited?

Yes. Our podiatrist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) — the statutory regulator for podiatrists in the UK — and is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry. HCPC registration is a legal requirement to practise as a podiatrist; only registered professionals can use the protected titles "podiatrist" and "chiropodist".

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