About Us

About the Practice

Edinburgh Footcare Clinic has comfortable private treatment rooms. The practice has ultrasonic cleaning equipment to decontaminate instruments before they are sterilised using a Little Sister autoclave adhering to the Royal College of Podiatry standards.

Our receptionists will phone you prior to your appointment to remind you of the date and time of your appointment.If you have any problems such as acute discomfort after your treatment please contact the owner Anne Sibbald by phone or email. We are here to help.

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Getting to us

Edinburgh Footcare Clinic is based in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh. The Practice benefits from easy access and free on-street parking. The number 1 bus runs regularly from the centre of town and the bus stop is located 20 meters from the shop.

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Accessibility

The practice is on the street level and contains no stairs.

Our Podiatrists

All Podiatrists associated with the Edinburgh Footcare Clinic are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and are members of the The Royal College of Podiatry, where members must adhere to high clinical and professional standards to ensure your quality of care. Our podiatrists at the Edinburgh Footcare Clinic attend regular training courses to keep their knowledge updated and to highest standards for your treatment.

Click on the names below for more information on our podiatrists.

Anne Sibbald MRCoP, HCPC reg , BSc(pod) LFHom(pod)

Anne graduated in 1986 and has over 35 years experience in podiatry. She has worked in the NHS in Edinburgh and also in London in Kings College hospital in the diabetic foot clinic. Anne also worked on board SS Canberra as ships podiatrist for 2 years. Since 1991 Anne has worked in private practice in Linlithgow and Edinburgh. Anne set up both practices in 1991, but now works exclusively in the Edinburgh Footcare Clinic.

Anne has taken a great interest in her professional body The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. She was secretary of the local branch of this organisation for 18 years. The role involved running training courses at a local level and organising conferences. Anne received a long service award at the House of Lords for her work with the professional body in 2010.

Anne has been on many training course since qualifying in 1986, completing a qualitification in homeopathic podiatry in 2001 and a qualification in podiatric acupuncture in 2003, a course on steroid injection in the foot as well as a course on taping and strapping of the lower limb. She has also a keen interest in biomechanics of the foot, podiatric dermatology, the diabetic foot and nail surgery. Anne is passionate about her profession and strives to give comprehensive foot care whether it is a simple nail cut or a more complicated gait analysis.

Amanda Lamont First Class BSc Pod (Hons) MRCoP HCPC reg

Amanda qualified with first class degree in 2008 from Queen Margaret University. Amanda is originally from Northern Ireland but fell in love with the beautiful city of Edinburgh. She has got a fantastic range of experience and has worked for the NHS and also privately. Amanda has a keen interest in diabetes, rheumatology and biomechanics and has recently completed two courses in K taping for muscular skeletal problems. Amanda has been part of the team at Edinburgh Footcare Clinic since 2010.

Vajiheh Naji BSc (Hons) Pod BSc (Hons) nursing MRCoP HCPC Reg

Vaji graduated with honours in podiatry in2012 and has recently joined Edinburgh Footcare Clinic. Vaji worked previously in nursing in the challenging environment of Accident and Emergency before changing career paths. She has been working in private practice since qualifying. Vaji has a keen interest in biomechanics and has recently completed a course in podiatric acupuncture and verrucae needling. Vaji is passionate about the podiatry profession and regularly attends courses and meetings run by the professional body.

Neassa MacDonald BSc Pod MRCoP HCPC

Neassa graduated from Queen Margaret University in 2009. Originally from Northern Ireland Neassa has been in Scotland since 2004. After graduating, she moved to Inverness to start her career in NHS. She then moved to Aberdeen where she worked for 8 years. During her time in Aberdeen, she worked in the NHS and the private sector. She moved back to Edinburgh area in 2018 back to where it all began. Neassa enjoys meeting people. Her enthusiasm for her profession is clear, and her experience means she is a welcome addition to the team at Edinburgh Footcare. Neassa joined the team in June 2022

Holly Tregellas-Allen BSc (Hons) Pod MRCop HCPC reg

My name is Holly. I studied podiatry at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. During the 4-year course I attended many placements in different locations from Glasgow to Elgin giving me invaluable experiences. For more than a year I have been working for the NHS and have a strong interest in tissue viability. I have since been working in private practice, where I enjoy treating a range of patients. I am invested in maintaining foot health for my patients. In my spare time, when I am not looking after my house cat Waffle, I enjoy walking, going to music venues and cross stitch.

Tracy Manson BSc(Hons)Pod MRCoP HCPCreg

Tracy earned a First-Class degree in Podiatry with Queen Margaret University, reflecting her dedication and passion for foot and lower limb health. She has a particular interest in musculoskeletal conditions, driven by a desire to help individuals overcome pain and improve their mobility. Tracy’s enthusiasm for podiatry is also fuelled by her personal interest in running, where she has gained a deep understanding of the importance of biomechanics in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. With a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes, Tracy combines her academic journey, passion for health, and personal experience to provide exceptional care and support to those in need.

Reception Staff

Our podiatrists are supported by our reception team including Morag Marshall, Caroline Preston, Wendy Cleland, Amanda Gillespie and Helen Brockie.