Chiropodists & Podiatrists
Fiona Stanforth
Fiona graduated from Salford University with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Podiatry. She was awarded Best Final year student and the School Directorate Prize for Best Overall Programme Mark.
In her final year at University, she undertook many clinics in biomechanics and was invited to provide Podiatry services to the Manchester City Football Academy Team. She also assisted in the High Risk clinics based at Manchester Royal Infirmary and North Manchester General Hospital and is fully cognisant with how Diabetes affects the body, the lower limb and the foot.
Upon completion of her degree Fiona worked fulltime for the NHS before embarking on private practice. In recognition of her, knowledge, expertise and diligence she was promoted within the NHS and now practices as a Specialist Podiatrist. Currently her working week is split as a member of the NHS High Risk Podiatry Team and as a private practitioner.
Fiona is committed to her continuing professional development. She undertakes courses and attends conferences and seminars throughout the year to ensure her practice is current and relevant to meet needs of the clients she sees.
When she is not at work, Fiona is committed to healthy living and enjoys keeping fit. She is a keen cyclist, and is often seen running around the local village lanes. She is a regular at the local gym and has recently competed in triathlons around the North West. She loves skiing, playing tennis and socialising with like minded friends.
Dean Ritchie
Dean began his journey into Podiatry at the University of Salford in 2022, building on over a decade of leadership and clinical experience in health and social care. Prior to this, he worked across a range of settings, including complex care, children’s homes, and older adult services, leading teams and managing safeguarding, risk, and clinical quality. This grounding deeply informed his commitment to delivering compassionate and equitable podiatric care.
He takes pride in demystifying podiatric treatment for his patients—whether performing neurological assessments, biomechanical evaluations, planning nail surgery, or managing a variety of dermatology related conditions. His goal is always to ensure the person in front of him understands their care and feels empowered by it. Whether conducting a vascular screen or designing a custom orthotic, he centres the patient’s goals and lived experience in their treatment.
Dean is currently furthering his clinical development through a master’s degree in Podiatric Sports Medicine at Queen Mary University of London. This specialist training is deepening his knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and will enhance his ability to support patients in staying active, mobile, and pain-free for longer. It reflects his long-term goal of becoming an advanced MSK practitioner with a strong foundation in evidence-based rehabilitation, maximising his patients’ potential.