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About us

The team at the practice

All the Podiatrists at the practice have undertaken a three year Degree in Podiatric Medicine, are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and are members of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Two of the practice team in clinic uniform outside the Wantage Podiatry sign at Little Orchard House
Outside the clinic at Little Orchard House

Podiatrists

Our podiatrists

Ailsa Johnson

H.C.P.C. M.RCOP. B.Sc. Podiatry

At the practice

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday am + pm, and Thursday and Saturday am.

  • Dermatology
  • Biomechanics
  • Lead for minor nail surgery

Ailsa graduated with a B.Sc. from Huddersfield University. She has over 20 years’ experience in both private and NHS Podiatry. She has a particular interest in dermatology including pathological nails, fungal infections, verrucae and corns and callous problems caused by the mechanics of walking. Ailsa offers a service on Saturday mornings, for those who struggle to fit appointments into a busy working week.

Ailsa has an interest in biomechanics of the foot, and is the lead Podiatrist for minor nail surgery at the practice.

Ailsa became joint owner / director of the practice in 2021, when it became a Limited Company, and looks forward to welcoming you.

Diane Sprague

H.C.P.C. M.RCOP. BSc [Hons] Podiatry

At the practice

Wednesday am + pm, fortnightly.

  • Biomechanics
  • Orthotics
  • Lead for casted / bespoke orthotics

Diane graduated with a B.Sc. [Hons] in 1993 from the Northampton School of Podiatry. Initially working in the NHS for over seven years and gaining experience in the diabetes centre and JR vascular clinic in Oxford.

Since 2000 she has been in private practice partly based in clinic, and also mobile and in care homes. Diane has developed an interest in biomechanics and foot function and prescribes a variety of orthotics from ready made devices to custom casted orthoses, from rigid or semi rigid functional devices or accommodative shock attenuating materials depending on what is needed. Diane is the lead podiatrist for casted / bespoke orthotics at the practice.

She regularly attends updating courses and the annual Podiatry conference.

In her spare time Diane likes to keep active and loves to dance.

Jyotika Vadher

HCPC, MRCOP, BSc

At the practice

Fridays.

  • Diabetic and circulatory disorders
  • Nail surgery

Jyotika has over 30 years experience as a practising Podiatrist, a career spanning both private practice, home visits and NHS high risk specialist Podiatry in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Jyotika has a particular interest in diabetic and circulatory disorders of the foot, currently working in the integrated diabetic foot team, and also enjoys nail surgery.

When not at work she enjoys spending time with family, cooking and keeping fit at the gym.

Reception staff

On reception

Their administrative skills and friendly efficiency enhance the good reputation and professionalism of the clinic.

Joanna Marsh

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Gillian Robson

Thursday, Friday

Keeping Wantage on its feet

Call the practice for an appointment

Little Orchard House, Portway, Wantage. Access is from The Beacon car park at the Portway end.