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My name is Deborah Dean, I am a Chiropody Practitioner, Fitness Instructor, Hypnotherapist & registered Counsellor  and have recently completed an Advanced Nutrition Diploma with the the School of Natural Health Sciences and am currently studying Sports Psychology, also with SNHS. Both the Nutrition and Sports Psychology courses will help me to achieve my current challenge which is to compete in various Athletics Competitions in the UK and Abroad, starting in 2008.

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Chiropody (ki-roppadi derived from Greek) is concerned with the care and treatment of feet. This is perhaps a more familiar professional designation. Chiropody is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as Ingrown toe nails, corns, callus, blisters, Athlete's foot, painful cracks in the skin, foot wear and foot care advice for all patients.

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I have been a Chiropodist for many years, visiting people in their homes here in Gloucestershire. Home visits, I find, offer a lot of flexibility and many people usually specify a preference as to which day and time they like to be seen. I do also offer weekend appointments which are a great help for many people.

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I also visit Nursing and Residential Homes. I see people with Mental Health Illnesses and Learning Difficulties. My clients are young and old and I absolutely love my work and my clients. I am also a registered counsellor which helps when my clients need someone to talk to. Nutritional advice is offered to those who require it, as is Hypnotherapy.   I also teach Aerobics on a one to one basis and have taught in many gyms and church halls here in Gloucestershire.

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Foot Care is for the young and old alike and regular foot care is very important. When discomfort or pain arises in any area of the foot, movement is adapted to minimise the pain during walking, running etc. This often creates a compensatory imbalance, which can affect the ankles, knees, hips & lower back.

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The average foot can, at any time, develop corns, callous, hard skin, blisters, athlete's foot, fungal nail conditions, heel fissure (cracks to you & me) smelly feet (Bromhidrosis), dry skin & other problematic foot & nail conditions.

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I have some lovely testimonials from some of my Clients. Mrs. H. had severe Psoriasis on her feet which she has had for a number of years and nothing her doctor had prescribed helped. In fact the condition was made worse. I recommended a treatment which is ongoing but after only a short time of approximately two weeks there was a huge improvement. Mrs. H. has always been most grateful for her regular checks. I have a very nice letter from her.

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So having been a Chiropodist for many years I decided to expand my business.  I wanted to offer my patients more. I decided to study Advanced Nutrition with the School of Natural Health Sciences because they offer so much, Self Study or Tutored, flexible payments for each course and all at great prices. Plus with over 40 courses to choose from and new ones being added all the time, the choice is almost endless.

I found that a lot of my patients were asking for nutritional advice. A healthy lifestyle means a healthy mind. The feet are effected by the person's general well being.  If you are unwell or have a specific illness, backache, arthritis, diabetes and even jaw ache, your feet will be effected too. So being able to offer nutritional advice is very beneficial to  my patient.

I am so glad I decided to take this course with S.N.H.S. and so glad I found them. All the courses are accredited which is fantastic and there is no time limit for completion which has given me the flexibility to complete this course around my work and athletic training.  I must also add this course has been beneficial for me as I am in the process of training for Athletic Competitions, starting in 2008. I am also now studying Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Philosophy with S.N.H.S. which I can't wait to start.

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