Meet our team of chiropodists & podiatrists
Livingston Chiropody and Podiatry is a family run business operating from our purpose built clinic in Murieston, Livingston since 2005.
We are open 6 days per week, including 2 late evenings and Saturdays so we are confident that you will find an appointment time to suit you.
All our Podiatrists are degree qualified, HCPC registered and members of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Equally as important, all our Podiatrists are fully insured.
Appointments are generally 30 minutes, but may be longer depending on the treatment.
Home Visits are available by appointment.
The clinic building is fully wheelchair accessible and benefits from free off street parking.
The clinic is also conveniently located near Livingston South train station – beside Bright Horizon’s Nursery and across from the Bankton Dental Practice.
Meet Our Team in Livingston
Connor Kyle
Livingston
Hi, my name is Connor, I graduated from Queen Margaret University Edinburgh in 2018 with an honours degree in Podiatry, I am also a member of the College of Podiatry and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Throughout my time at university I developed an interest in Biomechanics, this interest initially began from my time spent at college studying Health, Fitness and Exercise which I done before moving on to study Podiatry at university.
In my spare time I enjoy playing football, going to the gym and walking my dog as much as possible.
I started here in July 2018, you can find me at Livingston on Mondays 12noon until 8pm, Tuesdays 8am until 12noon, Wednesdays 4pm-8pm, alternate Fridays 8am-4pm and alternate Saturdays 8am-2pm.
Mark Yates
Livingston
I graduated from Southampton University in 2001, returning to my home county of Kent where I worked for just over 5 years for the NHS. During this time I rotated through the specialist areas of Podiatry, Biomechanics/Musculoskeletal Podiatry, Podopaediatrics, Rheumatology, Nail Surgery, Dermatology, Diabetes, the high risk foot and wound care, whilst also carrying out routine Podiatry clinics and managing a domiciliary caseload. By the end of this period I had expanded my Biomechanics/Musculoskeletal knowledge and skills and this was the majority of my caseload.
I then moved into London to Work as Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead for Westminster Primary Care Trust and latterly Central London Community Healthcare where I lead the Musculoskeletal Podiatry Service and worked in multidisciplinary teams to assess and treat complex musculoskeletal problems, I also developed and ran a rotational program for other members of the team to develop their biomechanics and musculoskeletal knowledge and skills and managed a small team which grew with the merger of trusts.
I started here in Oct 2013 work Monday and Thursday mornings 8am until 12noon and Tuesday 12noon until 8pm, I also run our smallholding, coach rugby and like to spend as much time with our dogs as possible outside of Podiatry.
Neil M Roberston
Livingston
I graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh in 2002. I am a HCPC registered Podiatrist and a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. I am an ex rugby player.
You can find me in Livingston alternate Saturdays 8am until 2pm and I can also arrange a domiciliary (home visit) if required. Please contact me direct for further details
Ruth Harfield
Livingston
Hi, my name is Ruth Harfield and I have been a Podiatrist for almost 30 years having graduated with Distinction in 1989 with a Diploma in Podiatric medicine. I was also awarded the Langer Biomechanics prize and the May Dewar prize for clinical distinction.
The majority of my career has been based within the NHS where I initially specialised in Biomechanics and Podopaediatrics before moving to High risk Diabetic and wound-care community clinics and into Management. I also gained a post graduate certificate in Clinical leadership.
In more recent years I have added additional training in Verruca dry needling, Lower limb Acupuncture and Low level Laser.
A career highlight occurred In 2005 when I was nominated by the NHS to attend a private function celebrating outstanding contributions to Primary Care. Selected by Downing Street I met the then Prime Minister Tony Blair. An experience I will never forget.
I am HCPC registered and a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.
What is the different between a chiropodist and a podiatrist?
Chiropodists and podiatrists deal with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb. They are qualified to treat people with arthritis, diabetes, nail surgery and sports injuries. Chiropodists and podiatrists work with people of all ages. In the UK there is no difference between the terms chiropodist and podiatrist.
