The Team
NICOLAS IVANOFF
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist and Founder of Feet by Pody Ltd.
Education: Podiatry Degree 2005 in Paris (France). 2010 Local anaesthesia and Nail surgery Glasgow Caledonian University. Prescription (POM) University of Brighton 2015.
Registrations: HCPC CH31131 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry (32874).
Experiences: Working in private practice since 2005: initially in Paris then Maldives Island. Started Feet by Pody in 2006 with the first clinic in Canary Wharf, then open the second one in the City of London and since 2011 has opened the Woolwich Royal Arsenal Practice. He has opened the London Bridge Practice in 2016 and in 2019 the Holborn practice and in 2022 the South Kensington Practice.
Special interests: Enjoy the full range of foot care with a particular interest in Nail Surgery and Verrucae needling and Shockwave Therapy /biomechanics.
Language: English and French.
OLUWASAYO BABATOLA
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: B.Sc. (Hons) in Podiatry from New college Durham in 2017. Qualified in local anaesthesia, nail surgery and prescription only medicines (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC 34750 & Member of The College Of Podiatry (36386).
Experiences: Since qualifying he has undergone several placements within the NHS in Newcastle, emphasising on routine podiatry, verrucae, diabetic management and biomechanics. He has also participated in many health promotional activities.
Special interests: Enjoys music and musical instruments also facilitating a healthy and balanced lifestyle, participating in sports and fitness related activities. He has a keen interest in diabetic management and diagnosis of biomechanical pathologies.
VARSHA RAO
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: B.Sc. (Hons) in Podiatry from University of Northampton in 2018. Qualified in local anaesthesia, nail surgery and prescription only medicines (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC CH35169 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry (37012).
Experiences: She has undergone placements within the NHS in Corby, Daventry and Harrow. She treats an array of conditions and manages routine podiatry, verrucae, diabetic management, biomechanics and nail surgery. She also volunteered at the London Marathon, 2018.
Special interests: Enjoys reading, baking, learning new recipes as well as participating in sporting activities such as badminton, cycling and swimming. She has an interest in biomechanics and is keen on promoting awareness of general footcare.
REENA PATEL
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: B.Sc. (Hons) in Podiatry The University of Northampton in 2017. Qualified in local anaesthesia nail surgery and prescription only medicines (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC 34900 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry (34895).
Experiences: Since qualifying she has experienced the working environments of both; NHS and private sectors of Podiatry. Undergoing placements in Northamptonshire and London, treating a range of conditions from routine podiatry, verrucae, biomechanics and nail surgery. She also volunteered at London Marathon 2017 finish line to treat any foot related injuries.
Special interests: Enjoys creative arts, travelling and experiencing different cultures. She has a special interest of treating verrucae and biomechanics.
CHRIS BARRETT
CTitle: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: B.Sc. (Hons) in Podiatry from the University of Brighton 2015.Qualified in local anaesthesia nail surgery and prescription only medicines (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC CH34065 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry ( 32965).
Experiences: Since qualifying in 2015 ,he has experienced working in both the NHS and private sector, providing a variety of care including routine podiatry, wound treatment, verrucae management, biomechanics and nail surgery. Chris also deliver foot mobilsation and manipulation.
Special interests: Enjoys travelling and fitness-related activities. Keen interest in Nail Surgery and treatment of verrucae.
YAA AGYARE
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: Msc Podiatry Pre-registration 2023. Qualified in local anaesthesia, nail surgery and prescription-only medicines (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC CH036686 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry (39761).
Experiences: Placements within NHS and private practice in Eastbourne and London, respectively. Diagnosing and treating routine podiatric, diabetic foot, and musculoskeletal complaints and nail surgery. Volunteered at the London Marathon 2021 & 2022 and Swim Serpentine 2021.
Special interests: Running widening participation programmes for young people interested in podiatry as a specialism. Making soap, bath bombs and candles.
Language: English, Twi and German.
RENATA PITSILLIDOU
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: Podiatry Degree 2023 in Queen Margaret University Edinburgh (Scotland). Qualified in local anaesthesia, nail surgery and prescription-only medicines (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC CH036745 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry (39275).
Experiences: NHS placements and private sector shadowing (2019-2023). Started working at Feet by Pody in 2023.
Special interests:Nail Surgery, biomechanics and forensic podiatry. Enjoys swimming and playing volleyball.
Language: English and Greek.
CHRISTIANA EVRIPIDOU
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: BSc (Hons) Podiatry- 2020 , Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (Scotland). Qualified in Local Anaesthesia, Nail Surgery and Prescription-Only Medicine (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC CH35788 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry (35985).
Experiences: Placements within the NHS Lothian in Edinburgh during studies. Worked for 3 years in a new build private podiatry clinic in Wokingham. Currently, working within the NHS Wandsworth and I joined the Feet by Pody in 2024.
Special interests: My main area of focus are core podiatry treatments. I have experience in most areas of Podiatry, but my passion lies in dermatology of the lower limb, verruca treatments and nail surgery. As a clinician, I love interacting with people, I treat patients of different ages ranging from very young to old, and from various backgrounds, providing them with foot care solutions. When not working or updating my knowledge around podiatry, you will find me exploring restaurants in London for a taste of international cuisine, trying out new recipes, going to the gym and travelling the world – I’m an avid backpacker, and enjoying the world of photography.
Language: Greek (Native) , English (Fluent), Italian (Semi-Fluent), French (Semi-Fluent).
MICHAEL MAGUIRE
Title: Chiropodist/Podiatrist.
Education: BSc (Hons) Podiatry- 2020 , Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (Scotland). Qualified in Local Anaesthesia, Nail Surgery and Prescription-Only Medicine (POMs).
Registrations: HCPC CH35816 & Member of The Royal College Of Podiatry (45292).
Experiences: Over 4 years experience working in the NHS (Homerton hospital). Started working at Feet by Pody in 2024. Previously worked as a Personal trainer.
Special interests: Biomechanics, Diabetes, High risk foot, Dermatology, Problematic nails. Spending time with my family. Also love exercise and fitness in my spare time.
Language: English.