Journal

Why antibiotics won't fix your ingrown toenail

Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to help heal an ingrown toenail, but more often than not a more thorough treatment is required. Merivale Podiat...

Product review: Spirularin Fungal Nail Serum

At Merivale Podiatry we make sure our clients are equipped with the information they need to practice self-care at home. A simple and effective pr...

COVID-19 Level 2: What to expect when visiting Merivale Podiatry

As we move to Level 2 here in Christchurch, we wanted to let you know what we're doing to create a safe environment in our podiatry clinic and how ...

Where dance knowledge and medical knowledge join for the patient’s benefit.

15-year-old classical ballet dancer (en pointe) initially presented to clinic in 2020. She was referred by her ballet teacher as she was not recove...

How do you choose the right school shoe for your child?

It can be a tricky business finding the right school shoes for the troops and it is easy to see why. Children will often go through one, two or eve...

Love your bare feet with Keyflex: Cosmetic natural-looking toenails

This summer, instead of covering your toenails with a band-aid or by wearing heavy shoes we recommend trying KeryFlex, a cosmetic solution to your ...

Treating Cracked Heels / Heel Fissures

Heel cracks can be painful, unsightly, and frustrating. Treat your feet with our new podiatrist-approved Save My Heels Home Care Kit.

Visiting our Podiatry Clinic under Alert Level 1

It’s great to see every part of New Zealand back to COVID-19 Alert Level 1. While we all enjoy the freedom Alert Level 1 brings, our team remains f...

Meet Georgina: Our New Podiatrist

Georgina Barr is a skilled podiatrist and an absolute delight. Get to know our newest podiatrist and her expertise in dance podiatry and arthritis ...

Your Child's Foot Development

The pitter-patter of little feet is more important than what you thought Children’s feet differ from those of adults, as they are not yet fully for...

Improve the look and feel of your Toenails with KeryFlex...

Do you dislike the look of your toenails due to trauma or past infections? You no longer have to put up with unsightly toenails anymore. Get your f...

Do your feet need a makeover?

Spring is in the air and that means it’s almost time to break out the summer sandals! After a long winter, it’s not uncommon to feel like your feet...