Meet Gail Hackelberg, RN, CFCS
- 🏅 RN, CFCS (Certified Foot Care Specialist)
- 🕊️ Florence Nightingale Award Winner
- 👣 Member, American Foot Care Nurses Association
If you’re looking to learn more about Gail Hackelberg’s foot care journey, you’ve come to the right place. Gail is the heart and hands behind Firm Foundation Foot Care. A registered nurse and nationally certified foot care specialist through the American Foot Care Nurses Association, Gail brings both clinical skill and heartfelt compassion to every visit.
Raised on the coast of Maine, Gail developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for helping others early in life. Before entering nursing, she worked as a commercial diver—a unique and demanding career that shaped her resilience, attention to detail, and dedication to health and safety.
Her passion for elder care began in her teenage years, when her grandmother asked her to trim her toenails—something no one else in the family was willing to do. From that small act of kindness grew a lifelong calling to care for the overlooked and underserved.
Years later, as her parents aged, Gail became their full-time caregiver. She witnessed firsthand how essential proper foot care was to their safety, comfort, and quality of life. That experience inspired her to launch Firm Foundation Foot Care and offer mobile foot care services to those who need it most—especially seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people living with chronic health conditions.
“This work is more than a profession—it’s a way to love people in a very practical and personal way.”
— Gail Hackelberg, RN, CFCS
💙 Community Outreach with Cuts 4 Christ
Providing free foot care to those most in need
Firm Foundation Foot Care proudly partners with Cuts 4 Christ, a nonprofit mobile ministry serving individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship throughout Maine. At these outreach events, Gail Hackelberg, RN, CFCS, offers compassionate mobile foot care to those who often go without—meeting people where they are with dignity and professionalism.
Cuts 4 Christ events offer more than just free haircuts—they also provide hygiene kits, clothing, and community connection, with no strings attached. Gail ensures that participants receive the essential foot care services they need—something often overlooked but vital for health and well-being.
“Everyone has an innate desire to feel loved and cared for. That’s what Cuts 4 Christ does. I’m proud to serve alongside them.”
— Gail Hackelberg, RN, CFCS
You’ll often find Gail volunteering at events like the Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Ellsworth and other Cuts 4 Christ outreach clinics across Hancock County. Her care helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent complications for those unable to access traditional health services.
Want to learn more about Cuts 4 Christ and their incredible outreach work? Click here to visit their website
Sponsor a Visit – Make a Difference
Providing care in this capacity still requires time and resources. You can help us continue providing free, essential foot care at outreach events by becoming a sponsor.
Your sponsorship helps cover:
- Foot care tools and sanitation supplies
- Travel and setup costs
- Gail’s time and volunteer service
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