Mathew Photo April 16

Mathew Vaughan BSc DPod MChS

HCPC Registered Podiatrist and Clinic Director

Mathew graduated from the University of Wales Institute,  Cardiff in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatry also achieving the top marks in the final practical exams.

Throughout his professional career in podiatry Mathew has developed a broad range of clinical experience while working at Boots Footcare, Cardiff NHS and now solely with Feet in Focus. Mathew has over 11 years practicing experience with a wide range of patients from the general public, young and old and also elite athletes from a range of sports.

Before graduation Mathew was a semi professional rugby player and therefore has knowledge and the understanding of the needs and desire of the athlete and sports participant. He has always had a great interest in sporting performance, injury prevention and treatment.

Mathew’s philosophy is  to continually update his knowledge, he regularly participates in a wide range of continual professional courses. Since qualification he has completed many courses, a small sample of these course include:

  • Acupuncture for podiatrists
  • Steroid injection for foot pathology
  • Pharmacology for Podiatrists (enabling him to offer his patients antibiotics and steroid injections)
  • Bond Solon Expert Witness Report writing course.
  • Video Gait Analysis
  • Advanced local anaesthetics
  • Foot orthotic prescription
  • Cryosurgery for verrucae

Mathew is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a Member of  The Society of Podiatrists and Chiropodists.

 BSc DPod MChS

Associate HCPC Registered Podiatrist

Receptionist and Administrator , Feet in Focus

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Ms Barbara Ward

Receptionist and Administrator, Feet in Focus

Barbara has been with the clinic since it opened at 20 Churchill Way. She lives in Cardiff, has a cat Rupert and is keen on reading, countryside and nature, and visiting anywhere in the world in her spare time.