OUR PRACTITIONERS
Betafeet Podiatry Practitioners
Two convenient locations in Tring and Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,
Betafeet Podiatry is a professional podiatry clinic you can trust.
Judith Ann Sullivan
BSc (Hons) MCPod HCPC CH19719
SENIOR PODIARIST
(Tring & Domiciliary)
Judith has more than 30 years of experience and
holds a degree in Podiatric Medicine. Providing clinical care
as well as home visits, she has helped shed light on one of
the more neglected parts of our bodies. Providing care and raising health awareness is just one of her passions, along
with being part of an independent motivated Podiatry team.
Her dedication to service and Betafeet Podiatry excellence is what sets us apart. She is a registered member of the Health
and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Judith does home
visits on Tuesdays in the Hemel area and on Thursdays in the Tring area. You can visit Judith at our Hemel clinic on Mondays and at our Tring clinic on Wednesdays.
Mrs Robyn L Carter-Wale
FRCPodS NMIP MSc PgCert (MSKUS- CASE) BSc (Hons)
(Hemel Hempstead)
Mrs. Robyn Carter-Wale is a highly experienced and dedicated podiatrist. She has spent over 20 years working across London NHS Trusts in community foot health teams, acute hospital settings, and interdisciplinary teams. Her commitment to continuous professional development is evident through her achievements.
She currently holds a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon post with Central London and Community Healthcare NHS Trust but divides her time between a specialist foot surgery team and providing expert podiatry care to patients at a general podiatry practice.
Throughout her career, Mrs Carter-Wale has been involved with over 4500 foot and ankle surgeries including procedures for bunions, toe deformities, tendon, soft tissue and arthritic conditions of the foot and high-risk/diabetic limb salvage. She is also a qualified non-medical independent prescriber, CASE accredited sonographer and has extended scope training in lower limb anaesthesia and injection therapies.
As a result of her training and experience, she has developed a comprehensive skill set that has equipped her with the clinical acumen necessary to deliver excellent patient outcomes with very low complication rates.
Her professional approach is rooted in ethical and compassionate care, understanding the social and economic factors influencing her patients' conditions. She aims to prioritise a holistic, patient-centred approach that addresses both the immediate and long-term needs of those under her care and tailored treatment plans to meet individual needs.
In addition to her clinical work, Mrs Carter-Wale served on the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery Committee (2020-2023). She engages in national-level lecturing, including supporting the teaching at Brunel University for their Foot and Ankle musculoskeletal ultrasound program. She remains actively involved in research by participating in journal clubs, deanery meetings, and collaborating with the Royal College Faculty of Podiatric Surgery research network of which she is a founding member.
Driven by a passion for learning and innovation, she continues to challenge herself to stay at the forefront of her field, ensuring her patients receive the highest standard of treatment.
Mrs Fonti Bentley
BSc (Hons), MCPod, HCPC CH33039
PODIATRIST & DIABETIC SPECIALIST
(Tring)
Fonti graduated from the University of East London in 2013 obtaining a First Class Bachelors of Science degree in Podiatric Medicine and won an award for the overall highest clinical grade achieved in her cohort.
You can find Fonti at our Tring clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Fonti is passionate about podiatry and has worked for some of the UK’s leading medical institutions including Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, Kensington and Chelsea NHS Trust, Westminister NHS Trust, Brent and Ealing NHS Trust as well as attending rotations at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London’s St Martins-in-Field Homeless shelter and London’s leading Kings College Diabetic Foot Clinic.
Fonti worked for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust as a Specialist Podiatrist where she worked as part of an autonomous team responsible for diabetic and high risk patients with a wide variety of foot complaints, including:
- Nail and skin pathologies
- Wound care management
- Musculo-skeletal disorders
- Prescribing and fitting orthotics /devices
- Providing Nail surgery
Christina Ioannou
Christina Ioannou BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine MRCPod CH31211
Christina graduated in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine from the University of East London. Her
background is in MSK Podiatry and she has worked as a Biomechanics and Orthopaedic Specialist Podiatrist across Central London privately and in the NHS both
in community and in the Hospital setting for many years.
She has vast experience in manufacturing insoles and
orthotics in the lab, modifying off the shelve insoles in clinic,
as well as casting for the prescription of bespoke
foot orthotics.
She has worked alongside the Elderly medicine and Rheumatology consultants in St Mary’s, Chelsea and
Westminster and Charing Cross Hospitals in London
which has taught her invaluable skills and reiterated the importance of looking at the patient holistically which is something she always strives to do.
She has had further training and is qualified in administering corticosteroid injections for joint and soft tissue pathologies in
the foot. She has a special interest in nail surgery performed under local anaesthesia and has been leading on
Nail Surgery in the NHS for years across Central London
and Hertfordshire.
She is passionate about what she does, and tries to make a positive difference in her patients’ lives daily. You can find Christina at our Tring clinic on a Saturday.
DANIELLE KEMPSTER
BSc (Hons) MCPod HCPC CH33647
PODIATRIST
(Hemel Hempstead, Tring)
Danielle practices general podiatry, at our Tring and Hemel branches. She has worked within the NHS carrying out various rotations and attended the London marathon as part of the medical team. She graduated from the University of Northampton with a first class Honours degree in Podiatric Medicine. Danielle enjoys all aspects of Podiatry helping patients manage and resolve their foot issues, including prescribing insoles and orthoses.
Danielle can be found in the Tring clinic on a Monday and a Thursday, and at the Hemel clinic on a Tuesday, Wednesday and alternate Fridays and Saturdays.
LUKE PLANTER Extended Scope Podiatrist
BSc(Hons), PGDip (Podiatric Surgery), MCPod, HCPC reg. CH34059
Luke qualified from University of East London, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree
in Podiatric Medicine. Luke is an enthusiastic and passionate podiatrist who enjoys all aspects
of his job and makes it his personal goal to ensure each patient receives the best treatment
and care available. High on Luke’s agenda is communication with the patient, which ensures best practice and understanding.
In the UK, Luke was among one of the first 6 Podiatrists to gain the coveted Postgraduate
Certificate in Podiatric Sports Medicine from Queen Mary University of London. He has also
completed the Postgraduate Diploma of his MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery and currently
works as part of a surgical team providing assessment, diagnosis and day case surgical
management of foot pathologies.
Luke comes with a wide clinical background and experience in foot related problems, with
specialist interests in podiatric surgery, sports-related injuries, biomechanics, diabetic foot
management and minor surgery for ingrown toenails. He has experience with a vast range of
patients from the recreational runner completing their first marathon right through to
professional/elite sportsmen and women.
Luke seeks to maintain high standards of care and regularly updates his knowledge by attending
courses and conferences.
Specialist areas:
Musculoskeletal Podiatry
Sports injuries
Injection therapies
Gait analysis, biomechanics & orthoses
Ultrasound imaging
Minor surgical operations (Ingrown nails & verruca needling)
Member of the Health & Care Professions Council UK (HPC)
Member of the College of Podiatry
Completing an MSc Theory of Podiatric Surgery
PgCert in Podiatric Sports Medicine
Qualified in corticosteroid injection therapy
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OUR PODIATRY PRACTICE STANDARDS
As an accredited practice, Betafeet Podiatry complies with all appropriate regulations set by the Royal College of
Podiatrists and we adhere to all national regulations. This
means our clients are provided with a safe and clean environment
Our podiatrists are HCPC registered and members of the College of Podiatrists, so you can be sure they adhere to Government guidelines, maintaining continual professional development and keep up to date with the latest research
and practices related to high standards of care and infection control. All our staff engage in continual professional development.
All patient confidentiality is respected at Betafeet Podiatry,
we will explain all treatment options and costs thoroughly.
Our practice methods are constantly reviewed, to give
you the very best service possible.
ALL NEW PATIENTS :
must have an initial assessment appointment. This is individual to each person. It may include
examination, some treatment, advice and recommendations, a treatment plan, and any necessary referrals at a cost of up to £80.00.
Further charges for specific treatments will be discussed with you by your podiatrist.
All other appointment types
:
are for existing clients who have previously had an assessment. They will be aware of the type
of follow-up appointment to book when booking online.
Please be aware that Betafeet Podiatry operate a 48 hour cancellation policy for all appointments.
If you cancel later than this please be aware that you are likely to be charged for your missed
appointment.
Once the booking has been completed :
you'll receive an email or text confirmation. However, if you are not sure what
appointment type or which practitioner would suit you best, then just give us a call on:
01442 249080.
Our helpful staff are on hand
to explain the differences, benefits and approaches that our podiatrists have to offer.
We look forward to being of service to you soon.
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