📍 189 Fidlas Road, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5LZ
I'm Lisa Rapps, HCPC-registered Podiatrist and founder of Feet First Cardiff. I began my career in the NHS, working as a specialist podiatrist across hospital departments and community clinics, before establishing my own practice in 2000.
With over 25 years of experience, I’ve successfully treated thousands of patients — helping them regain comfort, mobility, and confidence through expert foot care.
At Feet First Cardiff, you’ll receive one-to-one treatment in a calm, welcoming environment. As the sole practitioner, I offer continuity, attention to detail, and tailored solutions built around your needs.
Your foot health is my priority — and you're in safe hands.
I’m Lisa Rapps, and podiatry has been both my profession and passion for over two decades.
What I value most is building long-term, trusting relationships with my patients — offering not just treatment, but reassurance, consistency, and care that truly makes a difference.
As the sole practitioner at Feet First Cardiff, I see every patient myself, ensuring continuity and a personal approach.
I take time to listen, understand your concerns, and deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that improve your quality of life.
For me, it’s not just about foot care — it’s about helping you move forward with confidence.
At Feet First Cardiff, your foot health is my priority. I offer a complete range of podiatry and chiropody services to help keep your feet healthy, comfortable, and pain-free. With years of experience and a personal, caring approach, I’m dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of foot conditions using modern, evidence-based techniques.
Whether you’re coming in for routine care or a more specialised treatment, you can expect professional, personalised attention — because your feet deserve nothing less.
We are committed to clear and transparent pricing at Feet First Cardiff. If you have questions about any service or wish to discuss your treatment plan, please contact us for further advice.
This treatment focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating foot health-related problems to keep your feet healthy and comfortable. It includes a full foot health assessment, toenail cut and file, corn and callus removal, treatment for cracked heels, and application of hydrating foot cream to moisturise the feet. This will leave your feet feeling great.
Regular foot care is an essential part of managing diabetes and preventing complications. This specialist service begins with a comprehensive foot health assessment to identify any early signs of risk — helping maintain your comfort, mobility, and long-term foot health.
Each appointment is tailored to your individual needs and includes an assessment of the skin and nails, followed by toenail cutting and filing. Any corns, calluses, or heel fissures are treated, and this treatment concludes with the application of a hydrating foot cream to nourish and protect the skin.
You’ll also receive personalised advice on managing diabetes-related foot issues, ensuring you leave supported, informed, and confident in maintaining your foot health.
Verrucae are warts that develop on the feet as a result of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They can often be persistent and may require a course of treatments — usually requiring 4 to 8 sessions to see if the verruca responds to the treatment. The aim is to stimulate an immune response to eradicate the verruca.
This consultation includes a full skin inspection and diagnosis, followed by the application of chemical or caustic agents over a period of time. Each case is monitored closely to determine the most effective course of action.
Fungal nail infections, also known as onychomycosis, can cause the toenails to become discoloured, thickened, brittle, and often uncomfortable. They can also affect confidence due to changes in appearance.
I offer a comprehensive range of treatments to help manage and improve the condition of affected nails. These include:
Each treatment is tailored to your individual needs, with professional care and attention at every stage.
Accurate diagnosis is essential for successful treatment. A dermatophyte test can confirm whether a fungal infection is present and guide effective treatment.
Ingrown or convoluted toenails can often be effectively managed with a conservative podiatry approach, without the need for surgery.
Treatment begins with a thorough foot health assessment to evaluate the severity of the condition. During your appointment, the affected toenail will be carefully trimmed and filed, and the painful ingrowing section will be precisely and gently removed to relieve pressure and discomfort.
This treatment is typically carried out within a standard podiatry appointment. In many cases, nail surgery is not required, and ongoing care can help prevent recurrence. I will assess your individual needs and advise the most appropriate course of action to keep your feet healthy and comfortable.
Nail surgery is recommended for painful or recurring ingrown toenails that do not respond to conservative treatment. The procedure is carried out with local anaesthetic to ensure your comfort.
This is a permanent solution that involves removing the ingrown section of the nail and treating the nail bed to prevent regrowth. The aim is to relieve discomfort and reduce the risk of future infections.
An initial foot health assessment is required before any surgical treatment can be offered. I will assess your suitability, explain the procedure, and answer all your questions.
Recovery usually takes 6–8 weeks. Redressing materials are provided, and I will personally arrange your follow-up appointments to support healing.
This service is designed to provide a high-standard toenail cut and file for patients with healthy, non-pathological nails. It is ideal for individuals with mobility limitations or cognitive conditions such as dementia.
An initial general podiatry consultation is required to carry out a foot health assessment and review your medical history to ensure suitability.
The appointment lasts 15 minutes and is intended for routine nail care only. It is not suitable for patients with thickened, ingrown, or infected toenails, which require specialised podiatric care.
You’ll find us on Fidlas Road in Llanishen, easily accessible by car or public transport.