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Nail Care

Explore our professional nail care services, essential for maintaining healthy, comfortable feet. We offer specialized podiatric solutions to address common nail conditions and prevent complications, ensuring optimal foot wellness and comfort.

Conditions that benefit from specialized nail care include:

  • Diabetes: Regular nail care reduces the risk of infections and ulcers, common complications due to impaired circulation and sensation.
  • Peripheral Neuropathy: Loss of sensation increases injury risk; professional care prevents unnoticed injuries and infections.
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease: Reduced blood flow slows healing; specialized care helps prevent complications like infections and ulcers.
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Poor circulation causes swelling and ulcers; routine care maintains nail hygiene and prevents complications.
  • Arthritis or Limited Mobility: Difficulty trimming nails safely; professional care ensures nails are managed without pain or injury.
  • Thickened or Fungal Nails: Professional nail treatments effectively reduce thickness, manage fungal infections, and improve overall comfort.
  • Ingrown Toenails: Expert management and prevention of painful ingrown nails to avoid recurring issues.
Proper nail care is crucial for preventing foot-related problems, particularly if you have diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, or circulation concerns. Regular professional nail care helps detect issues early, prevents infections, and promotes overall foot health.
Our comprehensive nail care services include medical nail trimming and shaping to ensure nails remain healthy and comfortable. We provide advanced treatments for fungal nail infections, effectively addressing the underlying causes and symptoms. Our specialists also offer relief and management of painful ingrown toenails, helping prevent recurrence. Additionally, we perform reduction and smoothing of thickened nails for improved comfort and appearance. To support ongoing nail health, we develop customized education and personalized care plans tailored to your specific needs.

Monica Prahl

Licensed Nail Technician

Monica Prahl is a licensed nail technician with a passion for promoting healthy, well-groomed feet and nails. With over 12 years of experience in the nail care industry, Monica brings a gentle, detail-oriented approach to every service she provides. She
specializes in working with clients who have unique foot care needs, including those with diabetes, circulation issues, or sensitive skin.

Monica works closely with the North Shore Foot &Ankle team to ensure that every treatment complements our medical care, offering safe, hygienic nail services in a comfortable and professional setting. Her commitment to cleanliness, precision, and client education makes her an essential part of our foot health team.

When she’s not helping clients look and feel their best, Monica enjoys doing crafts and puzzles as well as hanging out with her children.