The Foot Clinic

I’m the Director of Podiatric Care at The Foot Clinic and have been with the clinic since it first opened in 1990. My long term interests in Podiatry lie within the sports area as well as paediatrics. Career highlights have been working at the Olympic Games Village both in Sydney 2000 and in Athens 2004.
Most recently I have returned from the Melbourne Commonwealth Games where I undertook the role of clinical supervisor in the Podiatry department.
I’m a past president of Sports Medicine Australia (ACT) and currently have ongoing commitments with this organisation on a national level. Outside of work you may find me on my mountain bike or on the sideline of a rugby game.

I’ve made it back to Canberra! Originally I trained in NSW and have worked both in Victoria and South Australia for quite a few years. I enjoy all aspects of Podiatry but I have a particular interest in the biomechanics of children’s feet (how feet work).
A very rewarding highlight of my career has been the involvement as a volunteer in “Podiatric Mission” trips to Vietnam, where I have worked predominantly with children. Throughout my career I have continued to build on my Podiatric knowledge and have a fellowship with the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Podiatry.
Returning home to Canberra means I can now enjoy being closer to family and partake in Canberra’s enviable lifestyle advantages, cycle paths, cafes and very few traffic jams!!

I’m a Queenslander who decided to migrate south some years ago after graduating from Queensland University of Technology. Prior to becoming a Podiatrist I also studied Human Movement and completed my degree in this.
While I enjoy many aspects of Podiatry, I thoroughly enjoy the “Sports’ area and the specific management of sports related injuries. With The Foot Clinic providing services to the ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS), the Brumbies and other elite sports teams it certainly provides me with many opportunities to help these athletes.
Out of work (like Paul) you will find me on my mountain bike, an interest that I share with my husband Rob and a sport that is so easy to access in Canberra

I’m a Canberra born person who has a passion for both Podiatry and Hockey.
After finishing off my podiatry degree from the University of Western Sydney I returned to Canberra to work as a Podiatrist. While totally enjoying the Podiatry work I was unable to refuse an offer to play hockey in Belgium in a semi-professional capacity.
I’m back now and still enjoying playing hockey for the ACT “Lakers”, but more importantly enjoying the teamwork and focus on sports Podiatry here at The Foot Clinic.

Early in 2006 I moved from Perth to sunny Canberra to join the team at The Foot Clinic. I studied in Perth and completed my Bachelor of Science (Podiatry) at Curtin University of Technology. I am particularly interested in the sports medicine field, specifically injury prevention and believe strongly that biomechanical (foot function) assessment and Podiatric intervention play an important role in this.
I am a keen Triathlete and also compete in open water swimming events. In February 2006 I swam from Perth to Rottnest Island with our team finishing 1st , thankfully without any help & intervention from the sharks.

Assistant I have recently joined the foot clinic team. My role is that of podiatry assistant which combines reception duties with work, behind the scenes, helping out the podiatrists. My background has been in prosthetics and orthotics and most recently, in the dental field as a dental/surgical assistant.
After having had knee surgery in December 2006 I keep fit with a weight lifting program at home.
I also enjoy cooking simple food, music (my husband is a piano teacher and I play the flute) and various crafts. To top of this busy lifestyle I have 3 children that seem to be going in different directions at the same time.

I’ve been with the practice since it’s beginning in 1990 and have been an integral part in its establishment. My focus is on facilitating improvements for both our customers as well as our team. My background extends from being an Occupational Therapist and after taking on more administrative duties with the practice I completed my Diploma in Practice Management in 1995. From time to time I’m also called on to help other practices throughout Australia.
In my real spare time you will more than likely find me out on the golf course improving my swing and enjoying the exercise.

It’s welcome back for me after having a few years off having babies. I first joined the clinic in 1998 with certificate 2 & 3 in business administration. I have two small children now to keep me busy. Hannah is 7yrs old and my youngest Jack is 4yrs old. It’s school for Jack this year, so I have been keen to return to the clinic to help out on the front desk a few days each week. It’s been great to see so many familiar faces.
In my spare time as a mum I enjoy Pump Classes at the gym just to keep me on my toes.