Remember the story about The Princess and The Pea? It was one of my favorites. The very idea that a pea, under 20 mattresses, could make someone uncomfortable.

As a grownup, a runner, and a practicing nurse, it’s become abundantly clear that the smallest annoyance in one’s shoe, or a tiny wound, or an errant nail becomes the biggest, life-altering problem. In the elderly and infirm, a “tiny” problem can grow to a huge, sometimes life-threatening issue.

Offering this small service became part of my practice - a way to do a bit ‘extra’ while spending time with my patient. I made it a priority to stay current on treatments and protocols. Studying foot anatomy and illnesses that affect the lower extremities is part of the rigorous criteria for certification in Foot & Nail Care.

Whether you are confined to your home for illness, age, or temporary functional loss, a home foot care visit can feel like a treat. In some cases, appropriate foot care prevents further injury and malfunction.

Monica Sabia, RN, BSN, CHPN, CFCS spent several years in emergency/trauma care and cardiac units, then transitioned to hospice care for the past 17 years. It is this work that informs her new foot care practice and her guiding principle:

Life is Short, You Should Be Happy.

She enjoys connection, and relating to each client, personalizing care and comfort.