See why over 70% of GPs in our localities referred to Us in the past 12 months
Our operating days and times will vary based on patient demand.
If you can’t find a time you can contact us via email at:
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As we release additional dates we will contact those people first and do our best to accommodate.
An average person takes over 200 million steps in a lifetime.
With so much time on our feet, a foot problem can be really inconvenient.
With 200 million steps to take, keeping you on your feet is important. Your feet deserve an experienced podiatrist who will provide a practical solution for you and care about your outcome.
Our Services
We pride ourselves on delivering full scope Podiatry services for your benefit and convenience.
Together we put in hundreds of hours of continuing professional development to ensure you get the best up to date evidence based treatment and care.
We are extremely passionate to deliver care and services to locations where they are needed.
Orthotic Management
Foot orthotics can be an extremely effective treatment for lower limb and foot problems.
We utilise the latest 3D scanning and 3D printing manufacturing techniques to bring you advanced prescriptions and effective solutions to your problems
Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar faciitis/fasciosis, heel spurs, heel pain are common terms used to describe a number of injuries to the underside of the heel and foot.
These injuries can present in over 100 variations.
Knowing which variation you are suffering from and understanding the underlying cause of the problem is key to getting you great results
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is an injection based therapy using a natural ingredient (glucose or dextrose) to trigger the body to heal itself.
Once activated the body will start to strengthen and repair damaged ligaments/Musculoskeletal problems.
Treatable conditions include heel pain, ankle pain/sprains, nerve pain, bursitis, plantar plate tears acute and chronic.
Skin and Nail Treatment
Gentle hands on approach to problems of the skin and toenails.
Multiple options to address common problems such as plantar warts and ingrown toenails to suit you and minimise impact on your daily life
Childrens Feet
The most debated topic when managing children is whether to treat or monitor.
We pride ourselves on getting the decision right
We work hard to understand you child’s individual problems in light of their current development and school/sporting situation
Tendon Rehabilitation
We manage tendon rehabilitation utilising up to date tissue loading strategies.
This is an area of significant advancement in treatment over the past few years.
Diabetes Foot Care
Clinical assessments to measure blood flow and nerve innovation as well as joint function, skin and nail condition.
Gentle treatment and routine foot maintenence and hygiene to complement the assessments
We review EVERY new case management plan
To ensure we are are always on the right course of action, we peer review every case for each other.
This means when you come in to see one of our Podiatrists, we continue working for you long after you’ve gone home. Another Podiatrist will review your case and veto the management plan, or if there is a difference in opinion, will open discussions with the attending Podiatrist to ensure together we come up with the optimum plan to move forward
NB: You can request for this service not to occur, however we encourage you to take advantage of it. We have over 50 years combined experience between the 4 of us, so make the most of it 🙂
Meet Your Whitsunday Podiatrists
Sarah Clarke
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Musculo-skeletal injuries, mobilisation and manipulation, running retraining for injury prevention or injury, and children’s foot problems
What Sarah loves to do on weekends:
Play netball, run marathons, surf and check out local wineries.
A random fact about Sarah:
She’s LOVES chocolate, feel free to bring some to your appointment… No really, bring some chocolate!
Favourite Quote:
'Be who you are and say what you feel, cause those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter.' - Dr Seuss
Lauren Grant
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Lauren enjoys caring for patients of all ages and their general footcare needs as well as overuse injuries.
What Lauren loves to do on weekends:
Anything outdoors! Hiking, camping, surfing, supporting the cats and running with her dog.
A random fact about Lauren:
She's currently learning how to sail
Favourite Quote:
To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift. – Steven Prefontaine
Josh Ryan
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Biomechanics and sports injuries, as well as cycling and skiing orthotics.
Josh gets great satisfaction from general care Podiatry, caring for patients of all ages
What Josh loves to do on weekends:
Spending time with his wife and little boy and getting out on the bike training or racing. Josh also tries to get away to the snow when he can.
A random fact about Josh:
If he wasn't a Podiatrist he'd be a wine maker
Favourite Quote:
'Always Keep Riding. For you never know what will happen, so long as you never, ever give up.' - Matt Hayman on Paris Roubaix
Indya Kirby
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Musculoskeletal/Sports injuries and rehab, conservative and surgical management of ingrown toenails and caring for patients of all ages.
What Indya loves to do on weekends:
Spend time with friends and family, day trips and hikes, watching the Brisbane Lions, exercising and playing with her Golden Retriever Charlie
A random fact about Indya:
She still fits into children's footwear.
Favourite Quote:
'Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming' - John Wooden
Ashleigh Sorrell
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Heel pain and the rehabilitation and load management of lower limb tendinopathy
What Ashleigh loves to do on weekends:
Visit new brunch spots, explore the great outdoors and catch up with friends and family over coffee (or a nice wine!)
A random fact about Ashleigh:
She quietly considers herself to be an aficionado of JFK's life and history
Favourite Quote:
"Success is loving life and daring to live it." - Maya Angelou
Patrick Oughtred
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Prevention and management of running related injuries
What Pat loves to do on weekends:
Spending time with his wife, son and two dogs as well as going for runs on the surf coast.
A random fact about Pat:
He claims to make the best coffee
Favourite Quote:
‘To live will be an awfully big adventure’ – Peter Pan
Amruta Lakkuja
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Diabetes and hypermobility related foot and lower limb pathology.
What Amruta loves to do on weekends:
Mix up a batch of cold brew coffee and catch up on lectures
A random fact about Amruta:
She is originally from WA and still not used to the weather!
Favourite Quote:
Judge a man not by how he treats his equals but by how he treats his inferiors - Charlie Chaplin
Steve Iannazzo
Podiatrist
Areas of special interest:
Foot health related product development and podiatry service innovation
What Steve loves to do on weekends:
Kick around with the kids and sneak out for a surf whenever he can
A random fact about Steve:
He's really scared of moths!
Favourite Quote:
'The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream' - Bill Murray
People we have cared for in the past 12 months
GP's have referred to us in the past 12 months
Years of clinical experience in our team
Kindergarten children screened for foot problems in the past 12 months
Years looking after people's foot health and wellbeing
Additional Podiatrist reviews every new case plan
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