Abstract: A device and method for the treatment of foot afflictions using an aqueous solution of ozone comprising container means into which a person inserts at least one foot to be treated and for holding a liquid such as water to be circulated in the device, pump means for circulating a solution of liquid and ozone in the device, production means to permit the transfer of ozone to the container means, controller means for regulating the production of ozone from the ozone production means, dispersion means for dispersing the ozone in the liquid, and leakage protection means to decrease the amount of ozone-containing gas from escaping from the device.