Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take insurance?

No, we are private pay/self-pay only and cannot bill insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. In some cases, insurance, Medicare or Medicaid will cover foot care if preformed by a podiatrist if you have diabetes-related nerve damage or foot injuries or diseases. However, there is no coverage for foot care nurse care at this time. 

Foot Care Coverage (medicare.gov)

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Are you a Podiatrist?

No, At Your Feet provides nurse delivered foot care. Our nurses are RN's with specialist training in foot care.  We don't replace podiatrist, we hare her to fill the gap between podiatry and standard salon care or self-care. 

What Areas Do You Serve?
We serve the greater Atlanta and North west Georgia including Woodstock, Canton, Waleska, Ball Ground, Holly Springs, Acworth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Mableton, Austell, Hiram, Smyrna, Roswell, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven and Decatur.

How long will it take?
An initial visit typically takes about an hour with follow-up visits requiring less time. 

What equipment do you use?
We use single use sterile podiatry nippers and rotary sanders and burrs. All our tools and equipment are sanitized or sterilized  following CDC guidelines for podiatry practice. 
 

What if I am diabetic or have neuropathy?
You will make a great client. Neuropathy increases your risk for unnoticed trauma, foot deformities, dry or wet feet, and corn and callus formation and fungal nails. Diabetes increases you risk of infection and slows wound healing. Most people with Diabetes and /or neuropathy should avoid DIY nail care and salons and benefit from nurse delivered or podiatry provided foot care. 
 

How much do you change?
 We charge $90 for an individual appointment with a discounted rate for 2 or more clients at the same location.

 
What payment options do you take?

Payment options include cash, check, Credit card, Venmo and Zelle.   

  

Is there paperwork?

 Once you make an appointment, there is a consent form to sign and some basic information to gather, This can be done electronically.   A copy of our consent form can be found here.  

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How can I make an appointment? 
Call 678.521.9135 or email sarah@atyourfeetga.com today to make an appointment. We see patients M-F. 

 

Do you have insurance?

Yes, our nurse-providers carry malpractice insurance.

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My feet area very sensitive, will it hurt?  

Typically, not at all. We take a conservative and gentle approach and will take the time to slowly and gently reduce the nails, However, If you feet are very sensitive, there may be some discomfort with just having someone touch your feet. Additionally, addressing ingrown nails can be temporarily uncomfortable.  

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Do you treat fungal nails and feet? 

We care for fungal foot and nails and will educate you on care and treatments options. 

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What if my nails are too long or too thick?

We have the tools and expertise to address even the most challenging nails. If your nails are very thick nails and/or your feet are sensitive, sessions may be longer, or it may take more than one session to get in the best possible shape.

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What if I have let my feet and nails go so long that I am embarrassed for anyone to see them?

We love ugly feet!  Appointments are completed in the privacy of your own home and all care and communication is confidential and HIPPA protected.

 

Is it just you?

For now. The goal is to train other local nurses to meet the needs of the community. 

 

When did foot care become a thing? 

As the population ages, the need for routine foot care has increased. With age comes associated health issues such as diabetes, arthritis, peripheral arterial disease, dementia, weakened immune system, fragile skin, fungal nails, foot and nail deformities caused by neuropathy and previous trauma, and loss of visual and physical acuity that hinder self-care of the feet and toenails.  In Canada and the Pacific Northwest, nurse-delivered foot care is very popular and this trend is growing in other parts of the country.

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What is the difference between a foot care nurse, a podiatrist does or going to a nail salon?

Most of our clients can't get to a salon or shouldn't because of the high risk for infection and wound formation. Podiatry care is not feasible or practical for all patients. We fill the gap between self/salon care and podiatry.