Business Details
Your Trusted Podiatry Clinic in Melbourne for Comprehensive Foot Care
At Melbourne Podiatry Clinic, we are dedicated to transforming foot health through personalized care and advanced treatment solutions. With over 20,000 clients successfully treated, our experienced podiatrists combine cutting-edge technology with tailored rehabilitation programs to address sports injuries, chronic foot pain, and biomechanical issues. We prioritise collaboration, working alongside Melbourne's leading practitioners to deliver comprehensive care that extends beyond immediate concerns. Our commitment to integrity ensures every treatment plan aligns with individual patient needs, supported by state-of-the-art facilities featuring VALD strength testing and 3D orthotic design.Through our partnership with B1G1, we integrate social responsibility into every consultation, donating a portion of initial fees to community causes. Our multidisciplinary approach, including sports medicine specialists and dietitians, positions us as Melbourne's premier destination for holistic foot and lower limb care.
Services
Sports Podiatry
Custom Orthotics
Nail Surgery
Gait Analysis
Children's Footcare
Shockwave Therapy
Diabetic Foot Care
Footwear Advice
Biomechanical Assessments
Dry Needling
Highlights and features
- We develop personalized treatment plans addressing root causes of foot pain
- Our team collaborates with Melbourne's leading sports medicine practitioners
- We guarantee integrity in all patient interactions and treatment recommendations
- We've successfully resolved foot issues for 20,000+ clients since establishment
- Our clinics feature cutting-edge VALD strength testing technology
What people say
Effective pain relief
Professional expertise
Compassionate care
Successful outcomes
Thorough assessments
Services
Sports Podiatry
Specialised treatment for sports-related foot and ankle injuries using biomechanical assessments and tailored rehabilitation. Addresses conditions like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis through manual therapies and orthotic solutions. Focuses on accelerating recovery while preventing future injuries for athletes at all performance levels.
Custom Orthotics
Precision-designed shoe inserts created from 3D foot scans to correct biomechanical imbalances. Treats chronic pain conditions by improving foot alignment and pressure distribution. Available in multiple styles including sports, slim, and cycling-specific variants for optimal footwear compatibility.
Nail Surgery
Minimally invasive procedures for ingrown toenails and fungal infections performed under local anaesthesia. Combines permanent and temporary solutions with post-operative care plans. Addresses both acute pain relief and long-term prevention of recurring nail conditions.
Gait Analysis
High-definition video analysis of walking/running patterns to identify biomechanical inefficiencies. Develops corrective strategies including footwear recommendations and strength training programs. Benefits injury recovery, performance enhancement, and prevention of overuse conditions in active individuals.
Children's Footcare
Specialised treatment for developmental foot conditions including Sever's disease and intoeing. Utilises non-invasive interventions and growth-appropriate orthotics. Focuses on early intervention to prevent long-term mobility issues while ensuring comfortable participation in childhood activities.
People
Lachie Ash-Smith
Senior Podiatrist
Experienced senior podiatrist specialising in sports injury rehabilitation and biomechanical assessments. Combines manual therapies with evidence-based treatment plans to restore patient mobility and prevent recurring conditions.
Brian Koh
Senior Podiatrist
Senior practitioner with expertise in custom orthotic therapy and running gait analysis. Focuses on improving athletic performance while addressing chronic foot pain through biomechanical corrections and targeted rehabilitation programs.
Andrew Maitland
Senior Podiatrist/Director
Clinic director and senior podiatrist specialising in sports podiatry and digital health solutions. Leads clinical innovation initiatives while maintaining active patient consultations and community health education programs.
Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral for podiatry treatment?
No referral is required. You can book directly with our podiatrists for immediate assessment and treatment of foot conditions.
Can I claim private health insurance rebates?
Yes, we offer HICAPS facilities for on-the-spot health fund claims. Check your policy details for specific podiatry coverage amounts.
What treatment options exist for chronic foot pain?
We provide orthotic therapy, shockwave treatment, dry needling, and biomechanical assessments to address chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
Do you treat children's foot conditions?
Yes, our paediatric specialists treat Sever's disease, intoeing, and developmental gait abnormalities with child-friendly interventions and orthotic solutions.
What areas do you service?
We operate clinics in Blackburn, Essendon, and Malvern East, serving Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs including Box Hill, Caulfield, and Carnegie.
How can gait analysis benefit runners?
Video gait analysis identifies biomechanical inefficiencies, reduces injury risk, and improves running performance through personalised footwear advice and technique modifications.
