Resources

Look Good Feel Great

Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a cosmetic treatment to remodel your toenails, and get them looking perfect for the upcoming Spring se...

Our visit to Ganley Orthotics and what we learnt.

Merivale Podiatry is a clinic of action. Podiatrists Sophie Walls and Georgina Barr found that they were having many discussions about how to enhan...

A guide to Sever’s Disease: a condition which affects active children.

Sever’s disease is a common condition which affects active children. If your child is complaining of heel pain, they may require an assessment and ...

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 ...