Podiatry Services

Podiatrist taking care of a customer's foot.Podiatry Services

In the podiatry services of HyMy Village, you will be met expertly and without haste by the podiatry students of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Our staff, who are health care professionals, are responsible for the services.

  • At the first visit, we will examine the health of your feet with various examinations of your lower limbs and foot.
  • Based on your first visit, we will work together to create a follow-up plan to support your own goals.
  • During the visit, you will also receive additional information and preventive advice regarding foot health.

Your podiatry visit may include, for example, the manufacture of individual support insoles, procedures related to skin and nail changes, guidance of therapeutic training, manual treatment, and examination of the position and alignment of the lower extremities and legs.

Price List

Price list of podiatry services - Students and pensioners receive a 20% discount - A Material cost of 14 € is always added to the verruca treatment visit
Purpose of AppointmentDurationPrice-20 %
First visit60-75 min35 €28 €
Follow-up visit60-75 min35 €28 €
Quick insoles-60 €48 €
Individually tailored support insoles (also possible through aid services student)-140 €112 €
Footbalance insoles-120 €-
Small toe orthoses-20 €16 €
Large toe orthoses (incl. follow-up visit)-40 €32 €
Nail correction (incl. follow-up visit)-60 €48 €
Laser treatment for nail fungus (4x sessions)-80 €64 €
Iontophoresis for feet sweat (4x sessions)-80 €64 €
Manual therapy (4x sessions)-80 €64 €
Physical treatment (4x sessions)-80 €64 €
Verruca treatment (4x sessions)-80 €64 €

What does the Podiatrist do?


Podiatrist is a highly trained expert in the promotion of foot health and the comprehensive examination, treatment and rehabilitation of the lower limb. In her/his profession, she/he makes independent clinical decisions as well as treatment and rehabilitation plans. Podiatrist is an internationally acclaimed profession.

For your benefit

At HyMy Village, our main goal is to provide quality wellbeing and health services without haste and taking into account your individual situation.

Good to know

  • In HyMy-Village you are a client in a learning situation where our students practice, under the supervision of teachers, in addition to their professional skills, e.g. people-centered interaction with clients.
  • The research and rehabilitation plan made for you by our students is always checked and approved by the supervising teachers.
  • During your visit, in addition to the corresponding student, his or her student colleagues may be involved in observing the situation.
  • If you look younger than 13 years old, we will check your age, as under the age of 13 requires parental consent to participate in the activity.

Your feedback is important to us

Our goal is to provide you expert, flexible and personalized service without haste. Your feedback is important to us for the development of our operations and services. Please, give us feedback on the e-form.

Social and Patient Ombudsperson

The City of Helsinki organises the Social and Patient Ombudspersons' services for public and private health and social services.

Social and Patient Ombudsperson:

  • Advises and guides in matters related to the application of the Act on the Status and Rights of Social Welfare Clients, the Act on the Status and Rights of Patient and the Act on Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • Advises and, if necessary, assists the client, patient, or their legal representative in filing an objection.
  • Advises on the proper procedures and authorities for raising objections, filing complaints, handling patient injury matters, and claiming for damages, among other matters related to the patient's and client's legal rights in healthcare, social welfare, or early childhood education services.
  • Informs about the rights of clients and patients.
  • Gathers information about the contacts made by clients and patients and monitors the development of the rights and status of clients and patients.
  • Promotes the rights of clients and patients in other ways.

You find more information here.

Insurance

Metropolia has a health insurance for patient injuries covered by the Patient Injury Act. Metropolia also has a general liability insurance for damages taking place in education. The terms and conditions of the liability insurance can be seen in HyMy Village.