I was *really* impressed with Buchanan Chiropractic - AND I visted here after purchasing a Groupon…read more So often I have found that Groupon deals result in a sub par experience but that was far from the case here. The girl at reception was lovely and friendly and very accomodating when I was booking an appointment, and the facilities were clean and well set-up. The stand out though, was Isla, my masseuse. She took time to go through my form (I'm used to that never being looked at when I've had other massages!) and ask me a few additional questions about my back pain, causes, etc. She was incredibly aware of the back/body/muscles on me as an individual and tailored the massage for my own aches and pains rather than just running through a routine. She practices a number of different types of massage and clearly enjoys what she does, resulting in what sounds like quite a few regulars who she enjoys working with because she enjoys freeing people from their pain and generally making them feel better. I absolutely didn't want my session to end. Deep Tissue is not generally known as being relaxing but she managed to get deep into my muscles without causing pain and making it a wonderful and relaxing experience. She finished by showing me a few stretches which would help to open up my muscles and help to alleviate desk-job related aches and pains. I was so impressed. I've been to a few masseuses and I've never before been so impresed with someone's skill. I definitely plan to return (though, when they're having a sale... it's a bit on the pricey side!).

Great realignment... Nice and professional staff…read more.. Great massages too!

Samantha is the best! I have had the misfortune of seeing a lot of Podiatrists over the years due…read moreto persistent ingrown nails, cracked heels and Plantar Fasciitis. I am so glad I have found Samantha as she offers expert and friendly treatment in nice surroundings at a keen price. I have already sent several friends and family, with different foot problems, who were equally impressed.

From the owner: Luxury Podiatry at its best come in enjoy a relaxing foot soak full foot treatment finish with a…read morecreaming foot massage after every treatment. Painful corns verrucae hard skin your at the right place to leave with beautiful soft feet. We offer extensive range of podiatry treatments ingrown toe nails cleared repairedor permanently removed. Painful heels or knees get your full MSK assessment and get your perfect balance back with simple or madero measure orthotics. No problem to big or small. With15 years experience all welcome.

Solid 3 stars for me. To be honest I'm still trying to find the *perfect* chiropodist in Edinburgh…read morewhere my tootsie's look like newborn feet after a visit and this is a bit where this city lets me down (along with beauticians too - much better on the West Coast). Shares premises with a dentists I think but ring the door bell and you'll be directed in. Good service though and I did like that I was told 1. I walk in a weird rounded way which means that my knee joints will be flexible (true - my knee cap is unstable) and 2. I may have one leg slightly shorter than the other (too complicated to get me lying down and properly measured this appointment) but my feet show different patterns of 'wear' as it was. My feet were done - hard skin removed, nails cut but I would have probably liked them buffed more so they were softer as I was long overdue feet TLC. Clean office and sterilised tools and my chiropodist was nice and chatty so it was a pleasant visit. If I'm in Edinburgh needing another appointment then I'd return but if I plan properly, I'd probably go to my old chiropodist back West. Note - don't wear jelly melissa's to a chiropodist appointment or at least say no to the lovely foot moisturiser if you are wearing them. It was nearly a disaster as I couldn't stop my feet sliding in my (snug) new mel's and thought I'd end up breaking bones. To be fair, the chiropodist questioned me on wanting the cream wearing said shoes, but it is the lovely minty foot moisturiser and the foot rub at the end is SO good... Ps. Price I think was about £25 but it was a couple of months ago...

Whenever I'm in Edinburgh I call on Eric to get my feet back to "new"! He is very skilled, thorough…read morebut gentle. I have difficult feet which develop calluses etc so the correct treatment is essential. Now my sister and her mother-in-law go there and agree he is the best. And a lovely chap to boot!

Situated handily central, above the Scholl shop on Rose Street, it is very friendly and…read moreprofessional. I was delighted with the service and would definitely recommend! I had the benefit of recommendation from a friend who had been here (on the strength of the reputation of Scholl when looking for a chiropodist in Edinburgh) and it didn't disappoint.

FASIC is my go to physiotherapy and sports injury fixer. They are located within the Edinburgh…read moreUniversity Sports Centre at the Pleasance. It's a bit of a maze so allow 5 minutes to find FASIC once your in the building. I first encountered FASIC 10 years ago when badly injured and needed intensive physiotherapy (twice a week for 8 weeks then once a week for 10 weeks), I've been treated at least four times since then by the physiotherapists at FASIC. They have always been very thorough with the history and examination of the injury, given good treatment and exercises and advice on minimising future injury. I've found them happy to not to recommend seeing you for a follow up appointment unless what they have advised hasn't worked. Unlike NHS physiotherapists they focus on returning you to your previous level of activity. If being able to do the splits is something that you could do but now can't they will give you exercises to help you get there rather than telling you that it isn't important. It's very much sports focuses but they will treat non sporting injuries too. As well as physiotherapist services they also have podiatry, sports medicine and other services based from here. Annoyingly they don't post prices on their website but this is as they have discounts for staff, students and members of the gym. It was £42 for a 45 minute consultation with a physiotherapist without any of the mentioned discounts in November 2015. The reception will provide detailed receipts for insurance claims but they don't do direct billing.

If you can find your way passed the brightly painted, winding corridors of the Pleasance gym, with…read moreits terrifyingly awful yet somehow hypnotic RnB and dance tracks and you don't kill yourself falling over the cleaner's equipment that always seems to be lying out, you might just do your body a favour. Housed within the university run Pleasance gym is Fasic, a sports medicine centre with multiple services available. It's no wonder this place comes recommended by Olympians. Fasic got its name after those who set it up in the late 80s decided "Fitness Assessment and Sports Injuries" made a less unfortunate acronym than "Fitness Assessment and Recreational Trauma". Though its also run by the university it is technically separate from the gym, and all are welcome, though they do offer discounts to gym members. I tried out Fasic after deciding I needed a second opinion on my ongoing back problems. As I'm active in sport I thought it was best I maybe went to a physiotherapist that specialised in sports related injuries. I'm glad I did. The first time you visit Fasic you will be seen by a well trained sports physiotherapist who will then recommended either further treatment if necessary, or that you and see another specialist, which in my case was podiatrist. The only prerequisite is that the injury is either directly sports related, or that you are injured and active in sports. Despite my previous physiotherapy treatment, which was to some extent a success, the physio at Fasic managed to uncover the source of my problem which is a major step forward. I found the attention was great, and the staff were very friendly. All this for a great price. With my discount I spent around £25 for a 45 assessment. That might seem a lot but for physio that is really a bargain! The only drawback is that Fasic it is pretty popular. I am now currently waiting three weeks to see a related specialist. But if the treatment continues at this quality, it will all be worth it. As mentioned already discounts are available to students and those who are members of the gym already.