History

Located in the beautiful Roman town of St. Albans, Rose-Ann Swan established the Gatehouse surgery in April 1989. In 2005 she and her husband, Christopher Swan, moved to and renovated the adjacent building to create what is now called the Archway Podiatry Surgery.

Boasting Victorian architecture and a quaint courtyard, these buildings were originally built in 1873 as an equine practice. It is one of the oldest veterinary practices in the U.K. and Chris Swan’s father, Bernard Swan, was a well-respected veterinarian here for many years. Now the buildings consist of our Podiatry practice, an adjacent veterinary practice and a charming cottage.

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4 St.Stephens Hill, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DS

Our Team

Podiatrist: Bsc (Hons), M.R.C.POD, hcpc reg

Faye Swan - Lead Podiatrist

Faye Swan has been the primary Podiatrist at the Archway Podiatry surgery for over 5 years, graduating with a degree in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Northampton in 2019. She has experience working in various multi-disciplinary clinics and works with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care to her patients. She also has previous experience working as a carer in a residential care home.

During her studies, she became a university student representative for the College of Podiatry’s Student Association (CPSA) and was later elected as Chair of the Association. She has also been involved in the filming of material for the College of Podiatry promoting Podiatry as a career to young people and explaining why she chose her path. You can find her video here. Faye also set up and was President of the Podiatry Society within her university and played for the Rounders team.

Faye is a well-rounded Podiatrist who provides care for all patients. She loves to work with all ages and has a special interest in ingrowing toe nails and nail surgery.

She also provides gait assessments and manufactures insoles herself.

Podiatrist: Bsc (Hons), M. R. C.POD, hcpc reg

Serena Peirce - Podiatrist

Serena Peirce joined the Archway Podiatry Surgery earlier this year. She graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Podiatric Medicine, followed by a Masters in Rheumatology.

She has worked across both NHS and private practice clinics in the past and is published in various papers around Rheumatology research. She brings a wealth of over 10 years experience, alongside an incredibly kind and friendly attitude.

She is a well-rounded Podiatrist with a specialism in Rheumatological conditions and provides routine care for all ages; she is accepting New Patients.

Podiatrist: Bsc (Hons)

Rose-Ann Swan - Retired

Rose-Ann Swan attended the University of Brighton in Eastbourne, where she met (and later married) Chris. On completion of the 3 year degree course in 1988, she worked for the NHS Chiropody Department in Eastbourne, attending to high risk patients in local Hospital wards and clinics.

On moving to Hertfordshire , Rose-Ann worked both as a locum and part-time  NHS Podiatrist whilst starting up a Private Practice in St.Albans. After 11 years, she extended her business and was joined in the practice by Chris Swan and daughter Faye. Rose-Ann has two children and 3 grandchildren.

Rose-Ann is now happily retired with her husband, Chris Swan.

Podiatrist: Bsc (Hons)

Chris Swan - Retired

Chris Swan is a Harpenden man, born and bred. His father, Mr. Bernard (Bill) Swan, was a locally well-respected  Vet,  being Senior Partner at Swan and Bendefy Veterinary Surgery,  now known as Animalism.  

He also attended the University of Brighton from 1985-1988, after which he returned to Hertfordshire, where he was employed full-time with North West Herts  NHS Podiatry. He attended multiple clinics, Diabetic clinics and Residential  homes as part of his employment, eventually organising the Nail Surgery Department.  He worked for the NHS for 11 years, taking a temporary break from Podiatry to re-train and work as a Financial Advisor.  In 2000, he joined Rose-Ann at The Archway Surgery, bringing to the Surgery his extensive knowledge of medical matters.

Chris is now happily retired with his wife, Rose-Ann.