Mary Marsh – Saxon Footcare

  • Member Profile

    Name: Mary Marsh

    Name of Clinic: Saxon Footcare

    Where do you operate: Harrold, Bedfordshire, UK

  • How long have you been in business?

    21 years

  • What attracted you to Podiatry?

    I wanted to be in a caring profession
    I knew of people who had trouble with their feet and wanted to help

  • What’s driving your passion to be a Podiatry business owner and how will you pass this on, into your business and practice culture?

    Having built my business from scratch I want to keep it going after I retire by passing on my knowledge to the younger generation

  • What are the largest business challenges facing you right now?

    As a sole trader working in one room I need to expand into bigger premises and build a team
    Waiting for change of use to go through it is hard to sell the dream without something to show

  • What are the 3 worst things you have seen in Podiatry?

    1. Ulceration
    2. Very bad onychochryptosis
    3. Onychogryphosis 4cm long and 1cm thick

  • What are the 3 best things you have seen in Podiatry?

    1. Cured onychochryptosis
    2. Cured onychogryphosis
    3. Patients who have limped into clinic walking out without pain

  • Other than being a fabulous Podiatrist, what do you do outside of Podiatry?

    • I have 4 grandchildren who keep me busy
    • I sing in Rock Choir
    • Play Badminton
    • Abseiled down the Express Lift tower in Northampton and raised £580 for Alzheimers research
    • I like to swim and I like Ceroc ( a form of modern Jive)