Podiatry for Seniors
Gentle podiatry for seniors in Tuggerah, Central Coast NSW. Routine foot care, footwear advice, diabetic foot checks. DVA & Medicare EPC accepted.
Looking after your feet becomes more important — and sometimes more challenging — as the years go by. At Blueprint Podiatry in Tuggerah, our podiatry team provides a gentle, thorough service for older patients, helping to promote comfort, mobility and independence so you can keep doing the things you enjoy.
How does podiatry help seniors?
As we age, our feet and lower limbs change. Skin can become drier and more fragile, nails often thicken, circulation may slow, and conditions like arthritis or diabetes can affect how the feet feel and function. Reduced flexibility or eyesight can also make trimming your own nails difficult. Regular, professional foot care helps keep small problems from becoming bigger ones — and healthy feet are an important part of staying steady on them.
What can I expect at an appointment?
Most of our older patients attend for regular routine foot care. This often includes:
- Trimming and managing thickened or hard-to-reach nails
- Reducing painful corns and callus
- Discussing supportive, well-fitting footwear options
- Monitoring skin integrity and any circulatory changes to help keep your feet healthy
Where helpful, we may use a Wood's lamp as an adjunct to screen the skin and nails for certain fungal or bacterial concerns — used alongside clinical assessment rather than as a stand-alone test.
For those experiencing aches, balance concerns or changes in walking, our podiatry team can carry out a more detailed assessment. We use a VALD dynamometer to objectively measure muscle strength and range of motion across the lower limb, and a Zebris instrumented treadmill to analyse pressure and load while you walk. These objective measures help us understand what's happening rather than rely on guesswork, and they guide a clear, practical plan. Every one of our podiatrists holds a Bachelor of Podiatry and is trained in Foot Mobilisation Therapy.
If footwear changes alone aren't enough, custom orthotics may help manage discomfort and support more comfortable walking. At Blueprint, orthotics are 3D scanned and 3D printed in-house, so there's no external-lab delay, and each device is matched to your individual left and right foot.
Living with diabetes or circulation concerns?
We provide diabetic foot care, including checks of skin, nails, circulation and sensation, plus wound management when needed. Regular reviews can help catch changes early. If anything needs further investigation, we'll work with your GP.
What are the payment options?
There are several ways to fund your care:
- DVA — Gold and White cards welcome, with no gap
- Medicare EPC (Chronic Disease Management) Plan — ask your GP if you're eligible; we accept these with a small gap (we don't bulk bill, but the plan helps with most of the appointment cost)
- Private health — HICAPS on-the-spot claiming
- Self-funded — pay as you go
Please note we provide care at our Tuggerah clinic; we don't currently offer home visits or aged-care facility visits.
Ready to make an appointment?
Online booking is the quickest, most convenient way to secure your preferred time, location and practitioner. Prefer to meet your podiatrist first? Visit our Meet the Team page to get to know our podiatrists.
2 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259 (02) 4319 4004 Monday to Friday, from 7am Book online
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer home visits or visit aged-care facilities? No — we provide all care at our Tuggerah clinic at 2 Reliance Drive. We're open Monday to Friday from 7am, with accessible appointment times to suit different schedules. If you can attend the clinic, we'd be glad to help.
Can I use a Medicare care plan for routine foot care? Possibly. If you have a chronic condition, your GP can assess whether you're eligible for a Medicare EPC (Chronic Disease Management) Plan. We accept these plans with a small gap payment — we don't bulk bill, but the plan helps cover most of the appointment cost.
How often should I have my feet checked? It depends on your needs. Many of our senior patients attend regularly for routine nail and skin care, while those with diabetes or circulation concerns may benefit from more frequent reviews. Our podiatry team can recommend a schedule that suits you at your first visit.
Medically reviewed by Matt Shanahan, registered podiatrist (AHPRA POD0001603396), Blueprint Podiatry. Last reviewed: 21 June 2026.
Ready to meet the team and make an appointment?
Online Booking is the quickest most convenient way to secure the time, location and practitioner you want. Want to meet your Practitioner first? Select Meet the Team to get to know our amazing Podiatrists.