I am a part trained Chiropodist (I had to quit Uni half way through when I fell pregnant and couldnt commute on rush hr trains anymore) I do plan to go back next year and finish and cannot wait!
This is the reason why I do not offer pedicures.
I know how to remove dry skin and corns, how to treat verrucas and ingrown toenails, but as a Nail Tech I will NEVER EVER do anything on a client as I stand today.
I am no more qualified than any other nail tech in dealing with these clients, no matter how much they may want it or beg for it. I will ALWAYS advise them to go to a Chiropodist and if they complain about the price, I give them the number of the local Podiatry dept at the Uni where students work on them at a very reduced fee.
Until I have that Degree, I will be staying away.
Thing is though Chiporody/Podiatry is a little like the Nail business. There are courses out there called "Foot practitioner" which some are not worth the paper they are written on and how people get insurance with them I do not know. I guess they dont.
My long term goal is open my own Salon which will be a combined Nail and Podiatry salon. (there are a couple in my area here already)
xx