All Podiatrists at the Kingsbridge Chiropody Practice are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, a government regulatory body, which ensures that clinicians are regularly monitored and that they attend continuing professional development and training to ensure up to date knowledge and treatment regimes. They are also member of the professional body for Podiatrists, The Royal College of Podiatry, which means that they have qualified via a 3 year honours degree course at University and are hence eligible to work in the NHS or in Private Practice.
Lucille Tomlinson BSc (Hons), MRCPod
Lucy is the owner/director of the practice and is our lead podiatrist. She qualified with a first class honours degree in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Plymouth in 1998, and worked as a senior podiatrist in an NHS Trust in Lincolnshire, prior to moving to Devon. She took over Kingsbridge Chiropody Practice in early 2001, and has overseen the growth of the practice to what it is today. Lucille has a particular interest in dealing with patients who have feet considered as at risk and patients who require nail surgery for ingrowing toenails.
Lucy spends plenty of time walking her dogs, Pippa, Rosie and Tavish and has a keen interest in collecting antique English pottery.
HCPC registration CH13841
Hannah Wheeler BSc (Hons) Podiatry, MRCPod
Hannah joined us in 2020 as an associate Podiatrist, having previously worked in Plymouth for the NHS. Hannah sees patients in clinic on a Monday and Tuesday and on the other days, she carries out the majority of home visits for the Practice, as well as covering Lucy’s clinics when she is away. Outside of work Hannah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and is a keen wild water swimmer and cyclist.
HCPC registration CH34789
Sarah Hodges BSc (Hons), MRCPod
Sarah is our newest associate Podiatrist and will be holding a clinic on Wednesday each week. Sarah qualified in 2003 with a first class honours degree in Podiatric Medicine. She is a very experienced Podiatrist, having worked for the NHS in Exeter and then in Plymouth, where she was a Specialist Diabetic Podiatrist, skills and experience which are very valuable to the practice. In her spare time Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, friends and 2 little dogs at home or taking off in her caravan at weekends.
HCPC registration CH18095
Pola Bieluczyk BSc (Hons)
Pola graduated with a first-class BSc degree in Podiatry from the University of Southampton and has a keen interest in all aspects of Podiatric Medicine, particularly Musculoskeletal podiatry. Pola’s focus includes overuse injuries, muscular imbalances as well as aiding athletes in their recovery or training. The knowledge and experience that she has gained and her hands-on approach allows her to develop tailored treatment plans. With experience in private practice and the NHS, Pola has treated a diverse range of patients and gained expertise in addressing a comprehensive range of foot conditions. She enjoys looking after all patients, whether they are coming in for routine nail and skin care, or a patient undertaking high level sports. In 2019, Pola published research in the British Journal of Rheumatology, focusing on quality patient centered care.
Alongside her professional pursuits Pola is a keen runner and enjoys walking on Dartmoor in her spare time.
HCPC registration CH35134
Jackie Bennett & Tracy Soper
Jackie and Tracy are our friendly Reception and Admin Team. They carry out the reception and administration duties for the practice and are often your first port of call for booking enquiries and any information about what we offer. Both Jackie and Tracy enjoy living locally in the South Hams.
We have excellent working relationships with other health professionals with whom we can liaise with if necessary. These include GP’s Podiatric Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Acupuncturists.