About Us

About Thornton Podiatry

Emily Horrocks Podiatry was established in 2016 and moved to the Thornton premises in 2022 and is now known as Thornton Podiatry. We offer a range of podiatry treatments in our clinic and across the Blackpool and Fylde Coast area. At Thornton Podiatry we pride ourselves on being a person centred podiatry service which is bespoke to each individual patient.

Our practice provides both clinic based appointments and home visits where we are able to provide assessments and specific treatments.

Our staff offer a friendly and welcoming service providing you with up to date and relevant based information and advice.

Meet Our Team

Emily Horrocks

Having qualified as a Podiatrist in 2016 from the University of Salford, Emily is the owner of Thornton Podiatry as well as continuing as a practitioner.

Emily has a passion for podiatry and is able to provide all podiatry services which range from verruca treatment, ingrowing toenail surgery biomechanics, vascular assessment and wound care. Emily’s special interest in the workplace are the treatment of diabetes and manipulation therapy.

Emily is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council and is also a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Out of work, Emily has two children and a Jack Russell and enjoys spending time in the outdoors practising her photography skills and travelling with her partner

Why are you not called a Chiropodist people quite often ask?

Podiatrist is the new name for chiropodist which started being used way over 10 years ago. I often use chiropodist in some advertising as its more widely known.

Our Insurance

The Podiatrist is insured through either a professional body such as The College of Podiatry. This covers the podiatrist to work within their scope of practice.

The Podiatrist has to remain registered with the HCPC (Health Care Professionals Council), you can check if your practitioner is registered here.

What People Say

Very professional. Excellent friendly service. Highly recommend.

Abigail T.

Fantastic service, really friendly and very knowledgeable.

Mark V.

Amazing professional, knows good customer social skills and does the job in question very well.

Dave W.

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