Meet the Team

Adam Smith

I have always loved fixing things and solving puzzles, so Podiatry is perfect for me! I was born with a clubfoot, so I get some of the issues people have with feet: sore, ugly, embarrassed and I attempt to use my skills to make people feel incredible.

I love to play cricket, watch football, baseball and ice hockey, and have a passion for food. Geeky things such as Sci-fi are my favourites but I am always open to reading or watching other genres.

I am generally happy and chatty. I love to know more about people and am open about myself. My passion is having you leave feeling like you’ve had a chat with a friend and feeling transformed from when you came in.

BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Qualified 2009), MCPod, Certificate in Soft Tissue Mobilisation, Certificate BCI Toenail Reconstrution

Jill Buchan

I live and grew up in the Scottish Borders. I love he scenary and it is a wonderful place to raise my children. We are an active family and are regularly outdoors or at some activity for the kids.

I qualified from Queen Margaret University in 2011 and worked in private practice ever since. As well as a love for routine podiatry, I am keen in Musculoskeletal studies and Biomechanical issues such as pain caused on activity.

I have a focus and special interest in Podopaediatrics, an area of podiatry focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of Paediatric foot disorders and issues affecting the lower limb. In 2019 I began studying Paediatric Lower Limb Development with Staffordshire University.

BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Qualified 2011), MCPod

Johanna McMullan

I am originally from near Belfast in Northern Ireland and moved to Scotland in 2008 to study at Queen Margaret University. I love Scotland, it is a beauiful country and there is so many wonderful places to visit around East Lothian. As we spent many family holidays travelling to Scotland it feels like home from home.

I enjoy crafts, reading, walks and exploring local places.

I have worked solely in private practice since I qualified and began working with Adam in 2013. I hope to always be approachable and organised, aiming to make myself, and the business, the best it can be. 

I have a special interest in Cosmetic Podiatry such as Toenail Reconstruction and Warm Wax Therapy treatments, but, I love hands on care such as removing hard skin. I feel it is important to be upto date with the latest technology and techniques, so regularly look at the latest research for the best treatments, such as our Swift Machine.

BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Qualified 2012), MCPod, Certificate in Soft Tissue Mobilisation, Certificate BCI Toenail Reconstruction

Phil Pearson

Originally from Bolton near Manchester, although not officially a Scot, I moved to Edinburgh at the age of 18 and have spent all my adult life here. I worked in retail for around 10 years with a specialty in fitting technical footwear and from that role I found an interest in biomechanics and podiatric management.

I have been an avid skier from a young age and no matter the year I will always find time to have a wee trip away with the family. When not ‘fixing feet’, I spend most of my time as a taxi driver taking my children to and fro from activities. My daughter is a keen gymnast and dancer and my son, although only 5, is particularly good at tennis. He recently had a training session with none other than Judy Murray.

BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Qualified 2019), MCPod