 Foot Pain is a serious issue for many people. Most would agree that if the feet hurt the whole body hurts. Let's take it a step further and speak not only about the physical ailments of foot pain, but the manifestation of how it affects individuals mentally as well. When your feet hurt, it's difficult to truly think of anything else aside from how to alleiviate the pain in your feet!
Foot pain in particular, is something that affects the total well-being of a person, simply because our feet are the only vehicle that carries our bodies from place to place. Foot discomfort can lead to achy legs, walking imbalances, swollen legs and feet and the list could go on. Some foot conditions are chronic and require continuous ongoing treatments or therapeutic foot ware to help alleviate the chronic symptoms. There is not one particular method that works for everyone to help remedy foot pain, each individual is unique and have to find out what method of relief works best for them. Consulting with your Podiatrist or Physician is often the best way to help treat foot ailments and to discuss pain relief methods. Generally speaking, there are some holistic methods that a person can incorporate into their daily foot care routines along with any prescribed treatments suggested by a treating Physician or Podiatrist. Proper Foot and Leg Massage is a great way to help sooth achy joints and tendons and to relieve stress in the feet. Warm foot baths can also bring some level of comfort and wellness for those who suffer from foot and leg swelling. Stretching of the foot and leg muscles, when done correctly, can help with increased circulation and blood flow to the lower extremities. Lastly, always make sure to find proper fitting shoes based on your particular foot care needs. References: (Foot Exercises) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320964.php Do you have questions for The Traveling Pedicurist? Send them to: thetravelingpedicurist@gmail.com
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 What happens when the Medical Community and Professional Beauty Community pair up and come together? You get a win-win for everyone involved and the client or patient that you are serving reaps the benefits.
Both the beauty industry and medical community can learn and gain quite a bit from each respective industry. The medical community brings the insight of respectable healthcare and diagnosed treatments to the patient/client and the professional beauty service provider brings the cosmetic aspect. When both of these services are combined together it allows both communities to better serve the intended patient/client and forms long lasting trusted relationships with the people being serviced. For instance, a Dermatology office provides medical skincare services and treatments to clients that may only require medical supervision by a trained and licensed physician; but what about those times where you have a client that may have just a simple case of acne that can be managed in-house by a interdependent beauty professional being that of a Licensed Esthetician. Estheticians can provide a host of services to compliment the treatment plan of a Dermatologist. In the instance of the patient having acne, it would be beneficial for this patient to receive ongoing and routine facials to target acneic skin with the discretion of the referring Dermatologist. Another example of physicians working in harmony to offer targeted treatments and services for the patient would be the Podiatrist and Nail Tech/Pedicurist relationship. Foot and Nail Care is a huge problem for people, especially for seniors and limited mobility populations. Something as simple as toenail clippings can be done by a Licensed Pedicurist or Nail Tech right in the Dr's office. For patients that cannot come physically to the physician office, having a working relationship with a sound and experienced Nail Tech/Pedicurist who is willing to provide at-home services for these types of clients is an invaluable service and offers the patient well-rounded care to their advantage. Oncology is another department in healthcare that typically deals with patients suffering from sort of cancer. Patients undergoing chemotherapy often display hair loss. The expertise of an advanced Hair Stylist would be able to provide customized aesthetic wig services to enhance the patients physical appearance and restore a sense of normalcy aesthetically for the patient. At the end of the day the focus is the client and/or patient and working together as a "winning" team will bring forth the best results for all intended. Questions? Direct them to:thetraveligpedicurist@gmail.com Every Nail Tech and Pedicurist has in their arsenal a line of products that they swear by and cannot go without. Great products combined with an efficient skill set of the service provider makes for the best service outcome for the customer. Here are a few products that we have used and can vouch for.  Blue Cross Cuticle Remover PROS:
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As a Nail Tech or Pedicurist, what are some of your favorite products to use? We'd like to hear from you. Leave your comments below.
Do you have a product that you would like for us to try and review? Send your inquiries to: P.O. Box 97722 Raleigh, NC 27624  As the summer season comes to an end many will be welcoming the upcoming sporting season. Hockey, Soccer, Football and Skiing are just some of the favorite sporting pastimes that people enjoy during the fall and winter season. Athletes put their bodies and feet through long vigorous hours of training that can take its' toll without proper care. Foot Massage and Warm Foot Soaks help to bring comfort and mental clarity to performing athletes. Massage increases circulation and therefore, increases the oxygen and nutrient flow to the muscle, which encourages healing.
We collaborate our services with licensed Therapist and Pedicurist to bring athletes proper and whole wellness for the feet. In addition to warm therapeutic foot soaks and massage we also offer callus and corn reduction using approved methods. For more information on how our services can be of benefit for your athletic facility, please send inquiries to: thetravelingpedicurist@gmail.com OR call: (919) 621-7027  You are a Nail Tech and/or Pedicurist eager and ready to get to business servicing clients. You went to school completed all your mandatory hours for completion and ready for your career to start, but maybe you forgot about one important aspect to your business and that is insurance.
Men and Women who enter into the health, wellness and beauty industry enjoy helping the people that they service. Providing a service to help enhance your clients emotionally and physically is why we all went into this industry. Most states require Nail Techs, Pedicurist and Beauty Professionals to take yearly CEU classes in order to stay state licensed. CEU classes help keep the service provider relevant and up-to-date on any changes in their respective industries. Much of the focus in school is prepping the student on how to perform services efficiently and correctly. In order to truly become vested and evolve as a professional we have to consider the possibilities of what can happen. Protecting your client and business with the proper insurance coverage should be priority #1! You can be the best Nail Tech, Hairdresser, Barber or Makeup artist in town and have a huge following--but--one thing for sure is that you can experience a total loss of your peace of mind without proper coverage for your blossoming business. Keeping good records and maximizing the opportunity to find out more about new and potential clients by having them fill out consultation forms prior to servicing them is another way to help with ensuring that your business is further protected. ASCP is a great company to partner with for your insurance needs. They offer business insurance for: Nail Techs, Estheticians, Massage Therapist and Hair Stylist. To signup click here: https://www.ascpskincare.com/refer/1194835 Be proactive with your business! Protect yourself and your clients! Questions? Email: thetravelingpedicurist@gmail.com Want to be notified of our upcoming Podcast? Send us an email and we will add you to our listing.   Have you ever wondered how you can get rid of the hard and rough calluses on your feet? It's true that in some professions having a build up of callus on the soles of the feet is necessary, but for most of us, we want them gone and rightfully so! Calluses are a build up of layered skin that eventually turns into a hard, chunky patch of skin that can cause your feet to fit uncomfortably in your shoes or worse yet cause you pain when you walk. There are a few ways to maintain callus free feet or least manage the issue. Regular routine foot care is necessary. Whether you get your feet professionally done or if you are a DIY type of person; the most important step is to take action. If you decide to get your feet taken care of professionally, typically, your local Pedicurist will use a variety of methods to reduce or eliminate your calluses. Some Pedicurist prefer to use an E-file using pedicure bits designed specifically for the removal of calluses on the feet. Using an E-file is surely a lot quicker and if used correctly, can bring phenomenal results for the client. Another way to reduce calluses is to use a callus solvent which normally has acidic ingredients that will help to "breakdown" tough hardened skin that is then buffed away to reveal smoother skin on the feet. {Note}: It is very important to know how to operate an E-file to remove or reduce calluses. If a client has foot fungus or a visible condition that you are unsure of, please do not perform the service and direct the client to their physician If you are a DIY type of person and like to pamper yourself at home; there are products on the market that you can purchase. One of the first things you may want to do if you decide to do this service at home is to purchase a foot basin to soak your feet in. Soaking the feet helps to soften the hardened skin and makes it a lot easier for you to remove the callus build up. Make sure to have available a foot file and callus softener on hand--as you will need these items to complete your at-home callus removal service. After you have completed the service, lather your feet with a really good moisturizing emollient or foot crème daily to maintain soft feet and to help keep the calluses from reforming. Keeping the feet healthy should be a priority. Here's to happy and callus free feet!  Most would assume that washing and conditioning the hair is difficult for person's with limited mobility. It can be challenging to accomplish this task using traditional methods, but our North Carolina mobile stylist has a remedy for this.
Medline READYBATH - No-rinse Shampoo Cap with Conditioner is a convenient, refreshing way to keep hair clean and manageable when the use of a tub or shower is unavailable. Medline READYBATH single-use shampoo cap is pH balanced and contains a built-in conditioner to keep hair healthy. For added comfort, heat the no-rinse shampoo cap in the microwave for up to 30 seconds for a soothing, warm shampoo experience. Latex-free. Medline READYBATH - No-rinse Shampoo Cap with Conditioner Features:
 Onychogryphosis is a condition primarily seen in older adults and is commonly due to injury or infection, according to several reputable online resources, Pedicurist/Nail Techs are able to service clients with onychogryphosis but under particular conditions.
If ever in doubt of how to service a client, always refrain from providing the service. A licensed Pedicurist can service a client with Ram's Toes-(another name for Onychogryphosis). Typically someone with this condition requires shortening of the toenails or debridement to lessen the thickness. Having your client provide a written statement from their physician stating that providing services to your client with onychogryphosis is allowed; would be in your best interest and makes for good business practice. Resources: http://www.nailsmag.com/search/?q=onychogryphosis https://www.patienthelp.org/diseases-conditions/onychogryphosis.html http://www.nailsmag.com/article/113579/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nail-expert-aging-nails  If by chance you are reading this and work in the personal care or service industry and afforded the privilege to work one-on-one with your clients; essentially what you are providing for your client is the gift of touch. Human beings are created to be cared for by other human beings.
As a service provider myself I can't begin to tell you how appreciative my clients have been with the services I provide to them. Of course, they want beautiful nails and feet, but mostly; I have realized that being attentive with a great conversation or taking a little more time with the massage portion of their service is what really satisfies the client the most. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to have someone to touch them or speak to them on a daily or weekly basis and sometimes their Nurse, Hairstylist, Manicurist, Massage Therapist or Wellness Therapist is their only form of immediate contact. There will be a time in our lives where we will eventually need the same attention to detail that we give our client's and knowing this should make you more appreciative to the gift of touch!  Soaking the feet is a wonderful way to relax and the best way to prep the feet right before a pedicure. Why is soaking the feet beneficial? Our feet are the foundation of our bodies and we should care for them on a daily basis. Soaking the feet at least once per week in warm water will help to soothe achy joints and help remove and soften excess skin build up that can eventually harden and turn into calluses. Adding therapeutic salts like Epsom and Sea Salts are excellent detoxifiers. Adding essential oils to your foot soak water; like Tea Tree, Neem Oil and Lavender will help assist with fungal infections, Pedicures are popular amongst people of all ages and genders and one of the reasons is because of the foot soaking part of the process. If you've ever had a pedicure before there is no denying that one of the best feelings is putting your feet into the pedi bowl filled with warm bubbly water...the feeling is pure....ahhhh! |
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