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David Anthony Salon & Spa offers European Touch pedicure chairs. These highly specialized chairs offer pumpless technology which ensures water is never shared by clients, said Shellie Pisciotta, co-owner of David Anthony Salon & Spa.
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Pisciotta said the water is in effect sucked out like a vacuum through a special propeller system following its use on each client, thus the water used to treat one client is never in contact with the feet of the next client. David said feet tend to become dryer in the summer as they’re exposed to the elements. Pedicures are especially important at this time of year, he said. “Pedicures are not so much a frivolous thing, but a healthful thing.” David Anthony Salon & Spa also offers a “Fire & Ice” pedicure which includes a reflexology massage with an exfoliant and a mask of cool menthol to soothe and rehydrate the feet. Warm paraffin wax, as well as creams, bags and hot towels are also used. Reflexology foot treatments are a crucial part of David Anthony’s overall foot care offerings. “Reflex points on the feet correspond with each organ, gland and structure in the body,” Shellie said. “Working these reflexes properly, reduces tension and improves blood supply and nerve functioning.” “People abuse their feet,” Shellie said. “Pedicures go along with having good health in all parts of the body. If your feet hurt, it’s not a good day.” For more information on David Anthony Salon & Spa, call 636-
r. Damon Hays of Hays Foot & Ankle Center in St. Peters said pedicures are great as long as you can trust the technician and the salon. Hays said sterilization of instruments used in pedicures is paramount to receiving good foot care. He said purchasing one’s own pedicure instruments and polish and taking them to the salon can derail any potential infections. Hays said to keep an eye on the feet to detect the first signs of fungal problems. “A prominent bump on the foot or discoloration of the toes can be the first sign of a fungus,” Hays said. Hays said a whole host of simple, outpatient procedures exist today for people who suffer with chronic foot pain, most of which results from inherited conditions. Inflamed swelling at the base of the big toes, or bunions as their commonly called, are almost always genetic, Hays said, as are hammer toes and flat feet. And although high heels can exacerbate the problem, they are not the ultimate cause. Hays said he is most concerned about diabetics with foot problems as they can end up losing toes or feet altogether. A “thickened” toenail, or one that appears yellow, brown or black, can turn into a serious infection quite quickly and result in the loss of toes. A toenail that digs into the skin can turn into an ingrown toenail seemingly overnight. Going barefoot in the summer is a temptation that’s hard to resist in the summer months, but Hays cautions people to be careful just where they shed their shoes. “Be careful walking where people with foot fungus might be walking,” Hays said. This includes locker rooms and pool areas. Hays said people might be surprised to learn that chlorine does not kill foot fungus. He encourages people to wear flip-flops around these areas. Hays said when thinking about beautifying the outer portion of the feet for those all-too-cute summer sandals, one should first address the health of the inside of their feet. “Calluses and corns happen for a reason.
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