ABOUT US

All of our Podiatrists have a Bachelor of Science degree and are HCPC registered. Our Musculoskeletal Specialist has a Masters Degree in Biomechanics and Podiatric Surgery. They are all members of the College of Podiatrists and have experience in both NHS and private foot care. Our Crossroads administration team have a wide knowledge of foot care and the treatments we deliver and will be on hand to answer any questions and queries you may have.

Podiatry

Amy Martin

BSc (hons) MSCh, HCPC Reg, Associate Podiatrist

Amy graduated from University Wales in 2007, she has experience in Private Practice and the NHS. Amy has a keen interest in Musculoskeletal Podiatry, foot pain and high risk patients, she also runs her own clinic and works for the MOD and professional football teams.

Emma Protheroe

BSc (hons), MSCh, HCPC Reg. DIRECTOR, Principal Podiatrist.

Emma graduated from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 2006 with a First Class Honours degree in Podiatry, and also holds qualifications in local anaesthetics, pharmacology, first aid and kinesiology taping. She initially worked in Cardiff NHS as a community podiatrist and then moved to Swansea NHS where she worked for a number of years in the adult and paediatric Musculoskeletal Clinic. Emma set up Crossroads Clinic, later Crossroads Clinic Ltd with Sian Jones in 2010.

Emma is experienced in all areas of podiatry. Her area of specialisation is Nail Surgery and general podiatry. Emma is HCPC registered and a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Sian Jones

BSc (hons), MSCh, HCPC Reg. DIRECTOR, Principal Podiatrist.

Sian graduated from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 2010 with a 2.1 Honours degree in Podiatry, and also holds qualifications in local anaesthetics, pharmacology, first aid and kinesiology taping. Sian initially worked as a podiatrist in private practice in Bristol, before setting up Crossroads Clinic Ltd. with Emma in 2010.

Sian is experienced in all areas of podiatry and has a particular interest in preventative care. Sian enjoys treating both the elderly and paediatric patients having treating patients from just 1 year old to a grand 102 years old! Sian’s area of specialisation is nail surgery with local anaesthetic for in-growing toenails, and performs both partial and total nail removals at Crossroads Clinic Ltd. in Gorseinon.

Sian is HCPC registered and a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

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Derek Protheroe

BSc (hons), MSc, MSCh, SRCh, HPC Reg. Musculoskeletal Podiatrist.

Derek graduated from the University of Wales Cardiff in 2005 with a BSc (hons) degree in Podiatric Studies, before heading to Australia to work as a Podiatrist in 2006. He returned back to the UK a few years later and worked for Bristol NHS before moving back to Swansea in 2012 and working for ABMU nhs trust. He then completed an MSc degree in 2012 in Musculoskeletal Studies of the Lower Limb. Keen to further his knowledge, Derek started training to become a Podiatric Surgeon in 2016. Now a qualified Podiatric Surgeon – Derek spends his week working in the NHS in Hereford as a registrar Surgeon and in Llanelli hospital as an “Extended Scope Musculoskeletal Specialist Podiatrist”. He also works as a clinical supervisor for BSc Podiatry students in Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Derek is keen on the therapeutic use of traditional and modern acupuncture and utilising this within his treatment options for a wide range of conditions. As well as this he incorporates an holistic approach within his treatment using orthoses (insoles), stretching and strengthening exercises, taping and ultrasound. Derek is also qualified in the use of cortisone injection for the foot and ankle and shockwave therapy.

Derek is a keen marathon runner and triathlete and to date has run 7 marathons, through his own experiences he understands the importance of educating patients in injury prevention as well as correct rehabilitation post injury.

Derek is a member of the Royal College of Podiatrists and is HCPC registered.

Derek is available for consultation every Friday morning 7.30am – 1.30pm

This practitioner is self employed and not an employee of Crossroads Clinic. Any queries or concerns regarding an appointment with this practitioner should be addressed directly to them.

HPC No: CH22439

Administration

Sarah Jones

Reception / Clinical Co-ordinator

Sarah joined the team in 2012 and is a very popular member of staff with our patients! She is the first friendly face you will see when you attend Crossroads Clinic. Sarah holds a qualification in Health and Social Care and has a great knowledge of all the treatments carried out at the clinic. Sarah works on reception and also co-ordinates our clinics and associate staff members.

Monday 8.00 – 2.00
Tuesday 8.30 – 2.00
Wednesday closed
Thursday 8.00 – 2.00
Friday 8.00 - 2.00

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HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

We offer luxury bespoke Podiatry and Foot Health treatments by HCPC Podiatrists and Qualified FHPs in a professional setting. Musculoskeletal Podiatry, Sports injuries, Gait Analysis, Orthotics and injection therapy (foot) also available.