Rebecca Hargreaves is the founder of York Podiatry, an award-winning healthcare practice celebrating 20 years of helping people stay healthy, active, and confident. What began as a single rented room in a GP surgery has grown into two thriving clinics in York and Selby, employing a 14-strong all-female team united by shared values of compassion, professionalism, and care.
Rebecca’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2005, when she opened her first podiatry clinic in York while pregnant with her first child. It was a leap of faith that demanded resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering belief in her vision.
Over the past two decades, she has navigated every high and low of running a healthcare business - from contracting to the NHS and scaling operations, to leading through the Covid-19 pandemic as an independent provider. In 2024, York Podiatry reached a major milestone, uniting its two York sites into a state-of-the-art, purpose-built practice — a physical symbol of the team’s growth, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.
Today, York Podiatry operates across York and Selby, offering professional, compassionate podiatry care for all ages. The practice focuses on helping people stay mobile, confident, and pain-free while fostering a culture of learning and teamwork.
Rebecca is particularly proud of the clinic’s commitment to staff development, supporting administrative apprentices and celebrating the practice’s first Podiatry degree apprentice this year - a step toward nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.