Cross-Industry Collaboration in Foot Health 🌿
I recently connected with a professional in the beauty industry through a community Facebook group who’s eager to upskill in foot health. She’s been seeing an influx of clients with fungal nail issues and feels frustrated because her current qualifications don’t cover the scope of care needed to address these concerns.
In her words: "Right now, every single one of my new clients has a type of nail fungal infection, and it's hard to keep turning them away knowing they aren't seeking further assistance. They just keep going back to chop shops that continue to service them. I want to break that cycle, but being qualified only as a nail technician with a pedicure upskill doesn’t cover the issues I’m seeing."
This got me thinking. As podiatrists, how often do we see a client who’s had a poor experience at a salon and get frustrated, yet fail to take that extra step to reach out to those salons and offer support or education?
There’s a huge opportunity here for positive, solution-oriented discussions and collaboration with other industries—like beauty—to better educate and empower them to improve foot health outcomes.
It’s a reminder that everyone is doing the best they can with the knowledge they have, and it’s up to us, as podiatrists, to bridge that gap, share our expertise, and collaborate for better foot care.
How can we, as a profession, better connect with industries like beauty to break the cycle of poor foot health management? Has anyone else had success working with local salons or beauty professionals? I'd love to hear your thoughts or experiences!
Laura 🌿
Country Manager for Romania at BioLine Dental Implant Systems “I am the Regional Sales Manager for Romania at BioLine Dental Implant Systems.
2moBeauty has a profound way of influencing how we feel and how we present ourselves to the world. It can boost confidence, elevate moods, and even open doors to new opportunities. Whether it's through self-care routines, treatments, or simply feeling good in your skin, beauty has the power to transform both the outside and the inside.