Nova Watt — Foot Health Practitioner / Podiatry Apprentice
Nova is an experienced Foot Health Practitioner with more than 10 years of experience and a genuine passion for helping people move through life with comfort, confidence, and ease. She believes that healthy feet play an important role in maintaining mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing and takes great satisfaction in helping people feel more comfortable and confident in their everyday lives.
Her journey into foot health began over a decade ago when her aunt, a podiatrist, invited her to assist in a year-long trial clinic focused on treating plantar fasciitis. It was during this time that she discovered not only a fascination with foot health but also the profound difference compassionate care can make to a person's comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
Originally from North London, Nova moved with her family to Kinross, just outside Edinburgh, at a young age. Growing up surrounded by nature and helping with everyday farm life instilled in her a strong work ethic, a caring nature, and a deep appreciation for community and supporting others. These values continue to shape her approach to patient care today.
Before beginning her career in foot health, Nova gained experience in hospitality, the music industry, and sales. While each role helped her develop excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with people, she always felt drawn towards a more caring and hands-on profession. Ultimately, healthcare felt like the place where she could make the greatest difference.
Today, Nova supports patients with a wide range of foot health concerns, including verrucas, fungal nail infections, corns, and callus. She also works closely alongside the podiatrists, assisting with more specialist care and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. Known for her kind, approachable, and reassuring nature, she takes pride in helping people feel at ease and genuinely cared for during their visits.
Passionate about continuous learning, Nova recently began an apprenticeship in podiatry to further develop her knowledge and clinical skills. She enjoys expanding her expertise and is committed to continually growing so she can provide even greater support and more advanced care for her patients in the future.
Working at Callen Olive is particularly rewarding for Nova because the practice's values closely align with her own. She is proud to be part of a team that combines clinical excellence with kindness, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping people improve their wellbeing. She believes that even the smallest acts of care can have a meaningful impact and values being able to support patients through every stage of their journey.
Outside of the clinic, Nova enjoys spending quality time with her family and especially treasures time with her grandson. She loves bringing people together over hearty home-cooked meals and appreciates the simple joy that comes from sharing food and creating memories with loved ones. She also has an adventurous side and enjoys mountain biking across different terrains, balanced with quieter moments spent walking her much-loved dog, Suki. For Nova, wellbeing is about finding joy in both adventure and life's simple pleasures.
Areas of Expertise
- Foot Health Consults
- SWIFT Verruca Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
- Corn and Callus Treatment
- Lunula Laser
- Patient Support and Education
- Preventative Foot Health
- Holistic Wellbeing
"Helping people feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely cared for through every step of their journey."
– Nova Watt
