WHY GO BAREFOOT?
About Us
Why Barefoot?
At Barefoot Medical Spa, we are redefining footcare. At our podiatrist owned and operated spa you will receive only the finest possible care. From our highly trained nail therapists, safe product selection, sterilized instruments, and welcoming environment, you will feel at ease as from the moment you walk through the door. With a focus on beautiful, healthy skin and nails, your well-being is our first priority. Those with medical conditions or nail disorders that require special attention can take comfort in Barefoot’s exceptional standards of cleanliness and care. Our experts design a personalized treatment plan for each client. Every choice we make at Barefoot, from the products we use to the people we employ, is made not only with our clients in mind, but with a concern for our greater local and global community.
Our Philosophy
We founded Barefoot with a mission to change the pedicure as we know it. Our team takes pride in providing clean beauty treatments with medical supervision, pairing professional expertise with warmth and comfort. Our purpose is recognizing that feet are a work of art, a scientific marvel and the foundation of our movement and well being. We are focused on the rejuvenation and recovery of your beautiful feet so that you can grow healthier, stronger, and more confident. We’re committed to the health and well-being of our clients, our team, and our community. Our space is warm, welcoming and discreet. Going barefoot is required – take your shoes off and stay awhile.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Julie Shaheen
MEDICAL DIRECTOR & PODIATRIST
Dr. Julie Shaheen, DPM, is a founder and medical director of Barefoot. After receiving her bachelor’s degree at Assumption College in Worcester, MA, Dr. Shaheen continued her education at Temple University’s School of Podiatric Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2006 and completed a Podiatric Residency in 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital. Dr. Shaheen lives in Stratham with her husband and children and enjoys baking, exercising, growing produce, and trying new foods in her travels. She enjoys educating patients and making someone feel better about their feet, ultimately reflecting how they feel about themselves.
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Dr. Jim Dolan
PODIATRIST
Born in Mexico, raised in Connecticut, Dr. Dolan started his medical career as a registered nurse at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He chose Podiatry as his path after shadowing his Uncle Gerald, a podiatrist in Darien, Connecticut. He has worked in many different settings across the state of New Hampshire, from small community care clinics to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Dr. Dolan has boiled down 30 years of practice to simple, effective treatments designed to return you to the activities you love. He is trained as a surgeon but performs no surgery, believing the way he can best improve your health is focusing on simple, noninvasive techniques to make you better. Dr. Dolan lives in the community that he works in – downtown Exeter, to be exact – and looks forward to meeting and helping new friends and neighbors.
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Nail Technicians
Our staff is constantly gaining additional expertise through continuing courses and close work with our foot doctors. Barefoot offers a unique level of staff knowledge combined with unmatched medical oversight
A Unique & Beautiful Healing Space
Barefoot Medical Spa is more than a doctor’s office or a nail salon. It’s an oasis in a busy world, a unique space that combines the tranquility of a spa with the professionalism and security of a medical office.
Here you’ll find private treatment rooms for those with any medical concerns or anyone preferring discretion and privacy in their treatment. Barefoot is a warm and welcoming space to recharge that meets medical standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Sit back and relax for your treatment as you enjoy a cup of warm tea or a delicious snack in our beautiful and brand-new spa.
OUR PARTNER
From The Ground Up Podiatry
We are welcoming new patients and scheduling appointments at our beautiful office within Barefoot Medical Spa. Drs. Claire, Dolan, and Shaheen see patients for any and all foot problems, including nail and callus care. Our approach is a common-sense one that focuses on patient wellness and nonsurgical care.