Foot Care Services

There are many reasons why seniors may need a foot care nurse. As we age, issues such as declining vision, lack of dexterity and reduced flexibility can limit our ability to care for our own feet. Aging factors, such as thinning skin, medication use and disease processes place seniors at an increased risk for foot infections. Fit feet become even more important as we age.


When we meet with patients, we do a professional assessment of their current foot health. We will discuss specific concerns of the patient - nail trimming, callus treatment and any foot care goals the patient may have. We provide services for these conditions with a gentle approach using only sterile tools. Our services are provided in a comfortable environment to preserve the patient’s health and contribute to their peace of mind.


Toenail Trimming

We take a careful interest in your feet. Nail integrity, shape, thickness and growth patterns vary and tend to change as we age.


Routine foot care visits involving trimming, thinning and filing of toenails are designed to improve a patient’s mobility, decrease their fall risk, provide overall foot comfort and promote better shoe fit.


Regular maintenance of your nails will allow you to lead a more active lifestyle while improving your overall health and wellness.

Corns/Calluses/Dry Heels

The integrity of skin and other parts of our feet may be compromised as we age, leading to issues that can affect overall health and mobility.


Thinning fat pads on the bottom of our feet can lead to calluses, as the body tries to compensate for the reduction in padding. This can impair our overall walking and balance.


Changes within the aging foot, often caused by misaligned bone structures and loss of skin elasticity can lead to corns, calluses or cracked heels.




Foot Assessment

Feet inevitably change over time – the overall size, width, and structure can vary substantially as we age.


Some changes can be due to trauma, disease processes and medication use. Other changes occur as a result of normal wear and tear or increase in weight.


We can assess these changes and make recommendations tailored to meet your lifestyle and foot health needs.


Access to safe, routine foot care shouldn't be a challenge.


Karin did a fantastic job and gave my feet a thorough exam and found the area that was causing me pain. Turns out it was a toe and Karin explained what she and I needed to do and watch for. I explained that I was now a new customer of Karin and I was very impressed with the job she did. Thank You very much!

First, thanks for arranging Karin’s visit to Shoreview Y! I enjoyed the encounter with her! In addition to pedicuring my feet, she answered my questions about my toes and nails. She identified a couple of options that could help me maintain good foot health. Lots of positives for her and the Y.


So pleased with my foot care with Karin on Thursday. My corns and calluses thank both of you for having her @ the Shoreview Y. Highly recommend her coming back. Also, knowing this is her vocation makes her a special person.

Footcare Disciples has been an Amazing service that was referred to me by multiple people! I currently have three clients using them and each can’t wait for their next appointment!

They are kind, understanding, and respectful to each client. They take the stress out of having to leave their home for both the patient and the caregiver. They bring everything they need with them and remove all debris from their services when they go.

Footcare Disciples are on time for their appointments, friendly and engaging. They are what I call dementia and age friendly. They understand and respond calmly and with a smile on their face when questions or comments are repeated multiple times and they are well aware of ticklish feet, limited mobility, and sensitivity to touch.

I honestly can’t recommend Foot Disciples enough! They are a game changer.

Make your appointment today. You won’t be disappointed.

Lori La Bey founder of
Alzheimer’s Speaks & Dementia Map

Karen is wonderful. Our feet feel better than we thought possible.

Karen was very timely in response to our request for service. Additionally, she was skilled and compassionate throughout this experience. We are very grateful for her time and expertise! Highly Recommend.

Karin was great, professional and very gentle. I look forward to seeing her again.