Feet, family & a research year
My interest in podiatry grew from seeing family members live with ongoing foot conditions, and understanding first-hand how much they can affect comfort, mobility and everyday life. I had always enjoyed helping people and wanted a career where that made a real difference, which led me to podiatry.
At Western Sydney University I completed a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine with Honours, with a research project on soft tissue changes in the diabetic foot and their role in long-term complications. Seven years of practice since have covered general foot care, musculoskeletal and biomechanical conditions, orthotic therapy, ingrown toenail management, diabetic foot care and injury management, and I keep adding to that through ongoing professional development.
Along the way I volunteered overseas, providing podiatry care in under-resourced communities. That experience strengthened my belief that good foot care should be accessible and centred on the person. Outside the clinic I keep active, spend time with family and follow sport, rugby league above all.