About Angel Podiatry

Angel Podiatry is a friendly, family-run private practice based in high quality premises in Halesworth, a short walk from the town centre, on the ground floor and with good disabled access.

Our Mission

To deliver care for the health of your feet and general well being
To maintain high clinical and professional standards
To treat everyone with respect
To keep our patients informed

The Practitioners

Celia Drakard

DPodM, BSc (Hons) Health Studies, HCPC Registered Podiatrist

Celia Drakard trained at the London Foot Hospital, and has over 35 years experience in both private and NHS clinics. Her interests include footwear fitting, wound care, dermatology (especially treatment of fungal and difficult nails), and long term management of patients with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and circulatory problems.

She has a wider interest in healthcare, completing a course in the care of the Elderly Mentally Ill and a BSc Honours degree in Health Studies (Podiatry).

Ian Drakard

Managing Director
BSc (Hons) Podiatry, HCPC Registered Podiatrist

Ian graduated with an honours degree in Podiatry from the University of Northampton in 2007. Since then, he has built up the businesses of Angel Podiatry in Halesworth and Footsure in Wymondham. With an amazing team of Podiatrists working within the company, Ian spends his time supporting them and mentoring the Foot Health Practitioners.

Ian has a passion for the design of orthotics and he is the manpower behind the custom-made orthotics that our patients are fitted with.

Siân Burnett

Lead Podiatrist
BSc (Hons) Podiatry, HCPC Registered Podiatrist, MCPod

Siân qualified in 1998 from the University of Brighton. Having run her own business in Crowborough, East Sussex for over 15 years Siân made a decision to move herself and her family up to Suffolk and join our team here at Angel Podiatry.

Siân is passionate about all aspects of podiatry, including nail surgery and woundcare. She enjoys the Musculoskeletal side of Podiatry and is trained in Fascial Manipulation levels 1 & 2, Stecco method.

Siân has a love for running, the longer the better and in 2023, completed the London Marathon.

Heidi Meckler

BSc (Hons) HCPC Registered Podiatrist, MSc Clinical Podiatric Bio-Mechanics

Heidi qualified from the University of Southampton in 2003 and studied for a MSc in Clinical Podiatric Bio-Mechanics in 2013. Heidi is qualified in Fascial Manipulation levels 1 & 2 in the Stecco method.

Heidi has worked in the NHS and private practice, including Podiatrist to a professional league football team. Her passions include Paediatric Podiatry and sports-related injuries.

She is a keen rugby and judo player, and knows very well the importance of staying healthy. Heidi thrives on helping others to continue to play the sports they love.

Jodie Ellis

MCFHP MAFHP, Foot Health Practitioner, Podiatry Degree Student

Jodie joined us in November 2021 and qualified with The SMAE Institue for Foot Health Professionals. Jodie's passion for foot health shows in her attention to detail in her working day. Jodie offers Nail Reconstruction with the Wilde Pedique technique.

Jodie's love for podiatry has encouraged her to embark on a 3 year Podiatry degree apprenticeship.

Yuliia Malska

MCFHP MAFHP, Foot Health Practitioner

Yuliia joined us in October 2022 and qualified with The SMAE Institue for Foot Health Professionals. Yuliia has become a valued member of the team, and her patients enjoy her enthusiasm and joyful approach to her work.

Katie Girgin

Podiatry Degree Student

Katie has joined us this year as a Podiatry degree apprentice. Katie joins us from working as a Community Assistant Practitioner with the Norfolk Community Health Care Trust delivering a high standard of care to patients.

Katie has discovered a love for feet during her time as a community assistant, and we are delighted to have Katie as part of our team.