Hello, nice to meet you.
Nestled in the heart of the historic market town of Kelso is a Podiatry clinic that’s proud to be different. A clinic that strives to be amongst the best and offer you the highest standards of foot, ankle and lower limb care.
The Clinic
Established in February 2018, our practice has completely exceeded all our expectations. We have always strove to deliver excellence in our care of people with foot, ankle and lower limb problems across the Borders, challenging the belief that the most advanced forms of Podiatry practice are only for the big city and not achievable in a rural community. The reception we have experienced and the support given by the public and other health professionals has been gratifying beyond words.
Now 6 years in business, we’ve achieved many Podiatry firsts for the Scottish Borders such as multiple business awards, technological advances (diagnostic ultrasound, in-house custom orthoses, shockwave therapy & AxIT strength testing) and the first and only Royal College of Podiatry accredited practice. We are a young but ambitious team, Borders born and bred, here to help you with your foot, ankle and lower limb problems and back to the activity you love.
Where we have been so far…
Grand Opening of Tweed Podiatry
February 2018
The grand opening of Tweed Podiatry represented for us the start of our quest to build the Scottish Borders' leading foot and ankle clinic. A purpose-designed practice with a friendly atmosphere, the most high-end equipment and run by an expert team dedicated to delivering innovative services never before seen in the Scottish Borders.
The Consumer’s Award - Scottish Borders
September 2018
We were honoured to be nominated and finalised for the Scottish Borders business awards where we were announced as the winner of the consumer’s award 2018. It was truly humbling that the judges and members of the public gave us this award in recognition of the impact we have had on the many people who have received our care.
In-House Sidas Custom Foot Orthoses
December 2018
In the tail-end of our opening year, we became the proud owners of the Borders’ first and only in-house custom foot orthoses technology. This allows us the unique ability create medical grade, fully bespoke insoles, moulded to shape and hand-finished by our expert team on the same day as your consultation. These devices are incredibly helpful in the treatment of numerous foot and ankle problems.
Best Health and Wellbeing Business
September 2019
Following the success in our debut year, we received a further nomination for the Scottish Business Awards in year two. On this occasion being finalised and becoming the winners of the Best Health and Wellbeing Business for the entirety of the Scottish Borders. An achievement we are immensely proud of.
Podiatrist of the Year - Scottish Borders
May 2020
We were blown away in summer 2020 to be announced in the GHP Healthcare and Pharma awards as Podiatrist of the Year for the Scottish Borders. In the wake of COVID-19 lockdown and the immense challenges we had to overcome, this accolade represented more than can be easily put into words.
In-House Diagnostic Ultrasound
June 2020
We were beyond thrilled to become the first private Podiatry clinic in Scotland to offer a CASE-accredited diagnostic ultrasound service. It allows on-the-spot look inside your feet that both the Podiatrist and you can see in real-time. To say this has transformed the way we practice would be an understatement!
Royal College of Podiatry Accreditation
December 2020
Tweed Podiatry is the first and only Royal College of Podiatry accredited practice in the Scottish Borders. A mark of our tireless commitment to setting the highest standards in every facet of what we do. From our treatments to our policies, from our health and safety to our sterilisation procedures.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
July 2022
In another first for Podiatry in the Scottish Borders, our practice now offers Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). This revolutionary treatment is clinically proven to accelerate the healing of various musculoskeletal conditions and is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
What our amazing patients are saying
“Robert came with glowing recommendations from friends and neighbours. Charming helpful receptionists with a cup of coffee on offer. Robert was superb. Explained everything, it was so interesting and totally pain free. ”
“I attended today with a long standing achillies injury. Had a very thorough examination, Robert explained everything to me in detail whilst he scanned both my feet and ankles. We discussed a plan of action and I understand what is happening. ”
Meet Your Team
We are a team that stand for professional, friendly & tailored care that puts you at the centre of the picture. With over 15 years combined experience including posts held in university lecturing and some of the country’s top practices as well as numerous post-graduate qualifications, you can rest assured your feet are in the best of hands!
Robert C McCririck
MSc PGCert BSc(Hons) MRCPod HCPC reg.
Practice Partner, MSK & Sports Podiatrist, Ultrasound Specialist
Graduating in 2013 with a 1st class honours degree in Podiatry from Queen Margaret University, Robert has gone on to practice at specialist level in the NHS and private practice, both in the UK and Canada before returning to his home town of Kelso to launch Tweed Podiatry in early 2018. He is also a senior lecturer with the Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group (SMUG) where he teaches diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections of the foot and ankle, working in Leeds and London.
He has held prestigious roles as sports podiatrist for The University of Edinburgh’s sports medicine centre (FASIC), working with everyone from novice sports people to Olympic athletes. He has lectured in Podiatry and Sports Medicine at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and National University of Ireland, Galway. He has also been a guest speaker at a number of national and international conferences.
Robert holds a masters degree in podiatric surgery and a post-graduate certificate in medical ultrasound, becoming the first Podiatrist in Southern Scotland to gain this qualification and offer in-house diagnostic imaging. He has a special interest in complex musculoskeletal (MSK) & running-related injuries, foot and ankle injection therapies and medical imaging.
Holly Lackenby
BSc(Hons) MRCPod HCPC reg.
MSK & Sports Podiatrist, S&C Coach
Having Graduated with a 1st class honours degree in Podiatry from Glasgow Caledonian University, Holly has gone on to work for 6 years in high-end private practice in the city of York where she has gained extensive experience in all aspects of Podiatry. Most notably she has worked with elite sports people including premiere league footballers, professional rugby and cricketers. She is also an accomplished sports person herself, previously competing in hockey at various levels and today is an impressive ultra-distance runner. She has completely many gruelling races from the Cheviot Goat (a 55 mile, self-navigated hill race in the dead of winter) to the multi-day 250km marathon de sables in the Sahara Desert - widely regarded as the hardest foot race on the planet.
We were thrilled when Holly joined Tweed Podiatry in September 2020, bringing her wealth of experience and skills to our practice and our patients. Holly covers all aspects of Podiatry with a special focus on sports, exercise and rehabilitation. Holly holds a Level 2 qualification in Coaching Strength Training through British Weightlifting (the UK's national governing body for weightlifting), allowing her to begin to coach and programme strength and conditioning including fundamental barbell movements. She is also currently working towards the Level 3 Award in Coaching Strength and Power Training as part of her grand goal toward certification with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Alice Wild
BSc MRCPod HCPC reg.
Specialist Podiatrist
Alice graduated from QMU in 2007 with a BSc in Podiatry and went on to work in Private Practice in West Lothian followed by a NHS Tayside in 2021. Whilst working with the NHS, Alice was a member of the domiciliary wound care team, was in charge of delivering patient education sessions and oversaw the delivery of foot care within residential care. In 2016, she opened her own successful private practice, discovering that she enjoyed Podiatry more than business! From there her career has transitioned to various high-level private practice settings.
In the spring of 2024, Alice joined the team at Tweed Podiatry, bringing with her a wealth of experience in routine foot care, dermatology and patient education. She is our clinic’s specialist in skin disorders and has a constantly evolving skillset in the use of the dermatoscope (a high-powered magnifier for identifying skin problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye). Like our other Podiatrists, she is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry and in addition to this is a member of the The Primary Care Dermatology Society.
In her spare time she enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle including horse riding, walking her dog, cycling and kayaking.
Sounda Minguez
MSc MRCPod HCPC reg.
Specialist Podiatrist
Sounda graduated with an MSc in Podiatry from Queen Margaret University and joined the team at Tweed Podiatry in 2024. Sounda enjoyed her career in medical administration, before deciding to retrain as a podiatrist, so that she could directly help people remain pain free and active. Her professional interests include nail surgery and general podiatric care.
In her spare time, she enjoys surfing around Scotland and North Devon, and walking her two dogs in the countryside.
Nicola McCririck
DipFH MCFHP MAFHP
Practice Partner, Manager & Foot Health Practitioner
Nicola is responsible for the daily running of our busy practice. She is at the core of so many areas that we rely on to offer you the services we are proud of. This includes managing bookings and initial enquiries, welcoming our lovely patients to the practice, overseeing our policies and procedures, liaising with all our suppliers and generally ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly to ensure the highest standards are met.
Alongside her key role as practice manager, Nicola has also joined our clinical team as a foot health practitioner (FHP). She graduated (with merit) from the SMAE Institute (Accredited by Queen Margaret University) in January 2023 and now offers clinics for patients with skin and nail issues as well as offering support roles to our Podiatry team.
Doris
HEAD OF HUMAN AND CANINE RESOURCES
Doris is our key team member responsible for notifying the rest of the team of food and water supply chain status, bed quality inspections and overall team morale. Her daily pep talks are what drive us to achieve our best. She also boasts the practice’s highest visitor-rated satisfaction scores and has won team member of the year an impressive 4 years running.
In her spare time she enjoys long walks in the beautiful Borders countryside, fine dining and occasional game hunting.
What our amazing patients are saying
“I went today to get my feet done I stand a lot for my job .
The best experience I have ever had and the lady who did my feet was very polite and professional will definitely go back and will recommend to others.”
“Very impressed with my first visit to tweed podiatry, had a friendly and informative consultation with Robert who was very professional. Highly recommended and great coffee from Nicola!”
Services
We strive to bring you the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment possible, delivered by a constantly learning team with the most cutting edge technology.
Common Conditions
From complex sports injuries to skin and nail care that keeps you mobile. Whatever your feet and ankles need, we’ve got you covered!
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Our expert team care passionately about providing a professional and friendly service to every person we meet and are here to help you, every step of the way.