SCHOOL / Guided by an official Pediglass Medical Trainer

Professional Ingrown Toenail Correction School

Learn ingrown toenail correction in Kobe.
Directly from one of Japan's few top-level certified trainers.

A professional ingrown toenail correction school
led by an official Pediglass Medical Trainer.
Over 1,000 treatments performed each year.

Specialized ingrown toenail correction skills
Specialized
Correction Skills
Small-group detailed instruction
Small Classes
Careful Guidance
Support after course completion
Support After
Completion
Training and treatment scene
Build a new career path through certification

Official Pediglass
Trainer Certified

1,000+ Treatments
Per Year

Students Travel
From Afar

5 Minutes From
Kobe Sannomiya

Do you have any of these concerns?

Students come from a wide range of careers and backgrounds.

You want to use your nursing or caregiving experience to open a home salon or independent practice.

You want to add foot and nail care services to your clinic, acupuncture practice, or bodywork business.

You want to add ingrown toenail correction to your nail, beauty, or foot-care menu.

You want to learn a specialized skill and create a service menu that can support your income.

You have looked for a school but are unsure which one you can trust.

Even if you live far away, you want to learn directly from an instructor with proven skills.

For people like you,

this school offers direct instruction from an

official Pediglass
Medical Trainer.

REASON

Why Students Choose This School

Direct instruction from a holder of Pediglass's top-level Medical Trainer certification.

Learn not only technique, but also practical knowledge for attracting clients and operating after opening.

Instruction by an official Pediglass Medical Trainer

REASON 01

Direct instruction from an official
Pediglass Medical Trainer,
a top-level certified professional
who has passed strict screening.

Pediglass ingrown toenail correction can only be learned from officially certified trainers. Among them, holders of the top-level Medical Trainer certification are rare in Japan. At this school, you can learn authentic techniques directly from a certified trainer.

REASON 02

More than 1,000 treatments per year.
Learn techniques refined through real clinical practice.

This is not textbook-only training. You will learn practical knowledge and experience built through daily treatment work. The curriculum reflects how to respond to a wide range of cases, from mild to severe.

Treatment experience
Business opening support

REASON 03

Training does not end in the classroom.
We provide consistent support for opening and operating your service.

Because classes are private and one-on-one, you can ask detailed questions and receive close guidance. Beyond technique, selected courses also cover counseling, pricing, basic marketing, and support for preparing to open your own service.

REASON 04

Within 30 minutes from Kobe Airport.
Easy access for students from Japan and abroad.

The venue is a 5-minute walk from Kobe Sannomiya Station and less than 30 minutes by train from Kobe Airport. Many students travel from outside the Kansai area, and students from overseas are also welcome.

Access to Kobe

INSTRUCTOR

Meet Your Instructor

You will receive careful one-on-one instruction from a holder of Pediglass's official top-level Medical Trainer certification.

Instructor Ayano Osaka

Ayano Osaka

Official Pediglass Medical Trainer
Ingrown Toenail Correction Specialist, Kobe Foot Care

Official Pediglass MT Certified
Anma Massage Therapist Acupuncturist
Judo Therapist Toenail Correction Specialist

Helping people feel relief, regain comfort, and see their nails change is what makes this work meaningful to me.

With national qualifications in massage, acupuncture, and judo therapy, she has specialized in treatments that support foot function.

Healthy feet support whole-body health.

Guided by this belief, she has performed more than 1,000 ingrown toenail correction treatments per year and earned Pediglass's top-level Medical Trainer certification.

This school teaches practical techniques grounded in professional knowledge and real treatment experience.

CAREER

  1. National Licenses

    Anma Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, Judo Therapist

  2. Certification

    Pediglass Foot Nail Correction Specialist

  3. Trainer Certification

    Official Pediglass Medical Trainer

  4. Currently

    Performs 1,000+ treatments per year at Kobe Foot Care and teaches professional courses

COURSE

Courses & Curriculum

Choose from four courses according to your goals.

Beginners can start with the Basic Course. Experienced practitioners may combine single-skill courses.

Prices include tax.

Basic Single Skill
Advance Premium

BASIC COURSE

Basic

Introductory ingrown toenail care
for complete beginners

Recommended For

  • Those learning ingrown toenail correction for the first time
  • Those who want to build a solid foundation

Course Content

  • Basic ingrown toenail correction course

Skills After Completion

  • Respond to mild to moderate ingrown toenail cases
  • Understand basics and judge whether treatment is appropriate

Duration: approx. 7 hours (1 day)

¥55,000

SINGLE COURSE

Single Skill

Choose only the techniques
you need to learn

Recommended For

  • Those who want to deepen their skills after Basic
  • Those who want to handle specific case types

Available Courses

  • Split Nail Course¥45,000
  • Nail Root Lifting Course¥65,000
  • Ingrown Nail Course¥65,000
  • Severe Ingrown Toenail Course¥45,000
  • Ortho Flat Gel Seminar¥65,000

Skills After Completion

  • Respond to a wider range of nail conditions

Duration: from 3 hours each

From ¥45,000

ADVANCE COURSE

Advance

For those who want practical skills
to handle a wide range of cases

Recommended For

  • Those who want to handle a broad range of cases
  • Salon owners who want to strengthen their service menu
  • Those who want to improve their practical response skills

Skills Learned

  • Everything from Basic through all five single-skill techniques
  • Treatment skills for responding smoothly to complex cases

Duration: 2 to 3 days

¥269,000 May vary depending on schedule and course content

PREMIUM COURSE

Premium

Comprehensive training
for those aiming to open independently

Recommended For

  • Those who want to learn technique and client acquisition before opening
  • Those who want confidence in providing services and responding to clients

Skills Learned

  • Everything from Basic through all five single-skill techniques
  • Treatment skills for responding smoothly to complex cases
  • Salon operations
  • Counseling guidance
  • Menu proposal guidance
  • Pricing and school model introduction
  • Case-by-case and opening support

Duration: 4 days

¥488,000

OPTION — Available for All Courses

Optional add-on menus that can be combined with any course.

Item Time Fee
Hygiene Management Training Approx. 3 hrs ¥27,500
Assistant Experience Approx. 1 hr ¥8,800
Technical GuidanceIf you arrange your own model: ¥25,300 Approx. 3 hrs ¥30,800
Counseling Approx. 1 hr ¥11,000

OPTION COURSE

Independent Option Courses

These option courses are separate from the ingrown toenail correction program and help expand your foot-care services.

OPTION COURSE A

Callus Care (Hybrid)

A combined wet and dry technique
Recommended For
  • Those who want to expand their menu beyond ingrown toenail care
  • Those who are not satisfied with their current foot-care approach
  • Those who want to learn more efficient foot-care techniques
Skills Learned
  • Pediglass original hybrid callus-care method
  • Callus removal using a foot file and machine
  • Nail trimming and nail-care methods
Benefits
  • Hands-on practice with an actual model
  • Equipment rental service after the seminar

Duration: approx. 6 hours x 2 days

¥275,000

OPTION COURSE B

Reflexology

Approach whole-body wellness through the soles of the feet
Recommended For
  • Those who want to further expand their foot-care menu
  • Those who want to learn relaxation-based techniques
  • Salon owners who want to improve unit price and visit time
  • Those who want to add value to their foot-care services
  • Those who want to learn techniques that encourage repeat visits
Skills Learned
  • Basic knowledge of foot reflex zones
  • Basic reflexology techniques
  • Counseling and menu proposal methods

Duration: 1 day

¥110,000

OPTION COURSE C

Insole & Walking Guidance

An approach that supports the body from the feet up
Recommended For
  • Those who want to add insoles as a private-pay menu
  • Those who want guidance skills for walking and posture improvement
  • Those who want to connect treatment with daily care recommendations
Skills Learned
  • Insole planning tailored to each person
  • Gentle guidance based on walking habits
  • Recommendations that connect treatment and daily care
  • How to introduce the service naturally as a private-pay menu
Curriculum Highlights
  • Foot basics: anatomy and biomechanics
  • How to observe foot pressure and walking patterns
  • Insole creation practice
  • Walking guidance practice
  • Counseling and introduction points

Duration: 1 day

¥110,000
For First-Time Visitors

Start With a Trial Lesson

All of the courses above, including the independent option courses, are available as a trial lesson.
In about one hour, you can get a compact introduction to the basics of ingrown toenail correction and the feel of our school.
If jumping straight into a full course feels daunting, start here.

DurationApprox. 1 hour Fee¥3,300 (tax incl.)
1

School & Course Overview

2

What Is Ingrown Toenail Correction?

3

Treatment Experience

4

Q&A

Apply for Trial Lesson

BEFORE & AFTER

Skill Level Students Can Learn

- Actual Before & After Cases -

See the techniques covered in each course and actual before-and-after examples.

BASIC COURSE

Basic Ingrown Toenail Correction Course

(Standard ingrown toenail cases)

What You Can Do After Completion

  • Correction for mild to moderate ingrown toenail cases
  • Explain nail structure and causes of ingrown toenails
  • Judge whether treatment can be performed safely
  • Obtain the foundational Pediglass course certification

Case A

BEFORE
Mild ingrown toenail before treatment
AFTER
Mild ingrown toenail after treatment

Mild ingrown toenail

Case B

BEFORE
Moderate ingrown toenail before treatment
AFTER
Moderate ingrown toenail after treatment

Moderate ingrown toenail

SINGLE COURSE

Single Skill Courses (5 Courses)

01

Split Nail Course

Skills
  • Repair split or chipped nails
  • Strengthen and protect the nail

BEFORE

Split nail before treatment Split nail after treatment

AFTER

02

Nail Root Lifting Course

Skills
  • Correct nails lifting from the root
  • Respond to nail separation and root-area concerns

BEFORE

Nail root lifting after treatment Nail root lifting before treatment

AFTER

03

Ingrown Nail Course

Skills
  • Correct nails digging into the skin
  • Respond to cases with discomfort or inflammation-like symptoms

BEFORE

Ingrown nail before treatment Ingrown nail after treatment

AFTER

04

Severe Ingrown Toenail Course

Skills
  • Correction for severe or difficult ingrown toenail cases
  • Treatment skills beyond the Basic Course level

BEFORE

Severe ingrown toenail before treatment Severe ingrown toenail after treatment

AFTER

05

Ortho Flat
Gel Seminar

Skills
  • Nail shape correction using gel
  • Correction while maintaining a natural appearance

BEFORE

Ortho Flat before treatment Ortho Flat after treatment

AFTER

OPTION COURSE A

Callus Care (Hybrid)

Before-and-after examples using a combined wet and dry technique

SKILL - Skills Learned

  • Pediglass original hybrid callus-care method
  • Callus removal using a foot file and machine
  • Nail trimming and nail-care methods
  • How to adjust care intensity based on skin condition

Case A

BEFORE
Callus and corn care before treatment
AFTER
Callus and corn care after treatment

Callus and corn care

Case B

BEFORE
Cracked heel before treatment
AFTER
Cracked heel after treatment

Cracked heel care

Results vary by individual.

VOICE

Student Voices

Comments from students who have taken our courses.

I was able to learn confidently, from basics to practice

The basics were explained carefully, so I could deepen my understanding without feeling overwhelmed.

The instructor shared real treatment examples, which made it easy to imagine how I could use the techniques myself.

The atmosphere was friendly and easy to ask questions in, so I felt comfortable throughout the course.

It is a very good school where you can learn gently but thoroughly.

Advance Course

The atmosphere made it easy to ask questions, and I learned with confidence

I took the Basic Course for ingrown toenail correction.

I learned the nail structure, why ingrown toenails occur, and how correction is approached.

The instructor was approachable, so it was easy to ask about anything I did not understand.

She also explained important points for the certification exam, and I was able to pass.

I recommend this course to anyone who wants the knowledge and skills to care for ingrown toenails.

Basic Course

The gentle, detailed training helped me picture actual treatment

I had been looking forward to the Pediglass Basic Course.

The instructor was very approachable, and I appreciated being able to ask questions right away.

We learned from the basics of nails to specific treatment examples, which made it easy to imagine myself performing the service.

Hands-on practice was especially motivating.

Thank you for such a fulfilling course.

Basic Course

They supported me carefully until I understood the technique

The instruction was kind and detailed.

I first came here as a client, and after my nails improved, I began working here.

The support continued until I could grasp the technique, so I was able to learn with confidence.

At first I was nervous about whether I could do it, but the instructor made it easy to talk and learn.

Advance Course

The course helped me feel that I could do this too

The basics were taught carefully, so I could understand each step at my own pace.

Because the instructor included real treatment stories, it was easy to picture the work and feel positive that I could do it too.

The instructor was friendly and open to questions, so I felt reassured throughout the course.

I think this is a very good school for learning thoroughly in a supportive environment.

Premium Course

I was able to continue with confidence until the end

At first I was worried because I did not feel confident with my hands, but the instruction was gentle and detailed, so I could continue with confidence until the end.

The instructor is someone I would still want to meet even after graduating.

Thank you very much.

Basic + Single Skill Course

Results vary by individual.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are common questions before enrollment.
Please feel free to contact us if you need more information.

Q

Can I take the course with no experience?

A

Yes. The Basic Course is designed for beginners and teaches foundational knowledge carefully. Many students do not have medical or beauty qualifications when they start.

Q

Do I need to bring any tools or materials?

A

We prepare the tools and materials needed for the course. You can come empty-handed on the day.

Q

Can the course be completed in one day?

A

It depends on the course. The Basic Course is completed in one day, about 7 hours. Single Skill courses start from 3 hours each, the Advance Course takes 2 to 3 days, and the Premium Course takes 3 days plus separate practical training.

Q

Will I receive a certificate after the course?

A

Yes. A certificate of completion will be issued after completing the course.

Q

Where can I use the skills learned in this school?

A

The skills can be used in nail salons, beauty salons, dermatology-related clinics, bodywork clinics, acupuncture clinics, foot-care salons, and other settings. Many students also aim to use them in home salons or independent businesses.

Q

Where is the course held?

A

The course is held at our salon in Chuo-ku, Kobe: Kobe Foot Care / Pediglass Sannomiya Ekimae. It is about a 5-minute walk from Kobe Sannomiya Station, and many students come from outside the Kansai area.

Q

Can I choose the course date?

A

Course dates are arranged in consultation with you. You may also coordinate dates with a friend and attend together. Please let us know your preferred dates via our application form or by phone.

Q

What payment methods are available?

A

Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card. Details will be provided after application.

Q

Is there support after the course?

A

The Premium Course includes multiple follow-up technical sessions according to your progress, consultation during the course by LINE or email, and optional on-site support for those preparing to open. For other courses, you may consult us by LINE about treatment-related questions.

If you have questions or concerns not listed above,

please feel free to contact us.

Contact on LINE

FLOW

Flow Until Enrollment

From application to course day in four simple steps.
Please feel free to contact us first.

STEP 01

Temporary Booking
via
Application Form

Enter your name, contact information, desired course, and first and second preferred dates.

STEP 02

Schedule Confirmation

We will contact you by email or LINE within two business days.

STEP 03

Course Fee Payment

Your reservation is confirmed after payment is completed.

STEP 04

Course Day

Please come to Kobe Foot Care / Pediglass Sannomiya Ekimae, about a 5-minute walk from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Classes are small, so you can ask questions on the spot.

Course dates are arranged in consultation with your preferences.
You may also attend with a friend on the same date.

Because this is a private one-on-one class,
you can receive detailed guidance and ask questions freely.

Please feel free to contact us first.

Reception hours: 11:00-18:00