Northern Podiatry

School holidays start next week… what a great time to arrange those appointments that were hard to fit in during the school term.

Whether it’s for:

☹️ an injury that needs managing;

👟 sport or everyday footwear advice;

🦶🏻routine nail and skin care;

we have spots available throughout the holidays.

To book an appointment, or if you have any queries, call 94805522 or visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

Mention this ad at the time of booking for $15 off your initial appointment!!

Due to demand, Chris and Mark are increasing their hours in the clinic. Please take note of our new clinic hours:

🦶🏻Monday 9:20-4 (Chris) from July 1st

🦶🏻Tuesday 9-6 (Mark)

🦶🏻Wednesday 9-6 (Mark and Chris)

🦶🏻Thursday 9-4 (Mark) from August 8th

🦶🏻Friday 9-3 (Chris)

To book an appointment, please call 94805522 or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

We are looking for a Podiatrist to join our team.

Situated in a vibrant pocket of Preston, we are seeking a Podiatrist who has:
🦶🏻a strong work ethic;
🦶🏻great interpersonal skills;
🦶🏻a love for Podiatry and a desire to help patients reach their goals, whatever they may be; and
🦶🏻at least 2 years experience (preferred but not essential)

The successful applicant will take over a growing list, with the role requiring:
• 2-3 sessions p/wk including some Saturday work (with room and flexibility to grow).

In addition, there is potential to work in an affiliated multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic in the next 6 to 12 months.

So, if you are seeking:
🦶🏻generous remuneration (based on experience);
🦶🏻the support of an extensive external referral base; and
🦶🏻a nurturing work environment,
then we want to hear from you!!

For further information on our clinic visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au or submit your application (with resume and referees) to [email protected].

Are you, or someone you know, doing the 2024 Melbourne Oxfam Trailwalker?

With just over 4 weeks to go your training should really be picking up... but what if you are having issues with blisters, your shoes or other aches and pains?

Check out our blog for some handy hints that will help get you to the finish line!!

https://www.northernpodiatry.com.au/blog/2024/01/29/oxfam-trailwaker-tips-to-get-you-to-the-finish-line/

To book an appointment, call 94805522 or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au

Looking for that last minute stocking filler?

For this week only, we have an amazing SALE on our Archies thongs.

BUY 1 GET ONE 1/2 PRICE!!

🎄 Kids Thongs: 2 for $45 (Save $15)
🎄Adult Thongs: 2 for $60 (Save $20)
🎄Adult Crystal Thongs : 2 for $67.5 (Save $22.5)

These are moving fast so call the clinic on 94805522, email [email protected] or comment below if you want a size/colour set aside for you.

Please note: This Sale runs until Friday 22nd Dec at 2pm on current stock only (Slides not included).

We will remain open throughout this Christmas period, with our only closures being for the public holidays.

Our final day will be Fri 22nd December and we will return on Wednesday 27th December.

We have limited appointments left over the next 10 days so book in now if you need to see one of our podiatrists. To book:

📱94805522

💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

☀️SUMMER & YOUR FEET☀️

For a lot of people Summer means:

• Warmer weather ☀️
• Trips to the beach 🌊
• More time in thongs or barefoot 👣

Unfortunately, it can also mean:

• Cracked heels
• Sore arches
• Shin/Calf Pain

For some great tips on how to manage and prevent the more common issues that may arise, check out our latest blog post:

http://www.northernpodiatry.com.au/blog/2023/10/12/summer-and-feet-what-can-we-expect/

To book, call 94805522 or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au

⏰ USE IT OR LOSE IT ⏰

2023 is coming to an end!!

This means that, for most health funds, the extras benefits are going to reset from the 1st January 2024. So, don’t waste what you have already paid for!!

At Northern Podiatry, extras cover can be used for:

✔️ Podiatry appointments
✔️ Orthotics (new and recovers)

To make full use of your extras cover book an appointment by calling 94805522, or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au

N.B. We advise checking the expiration date of your cover with your health fund before booking your appointment.

The countdown is on… there is less than 6 weeks of appointments left before Christmas 😱

So, if seeing a Podiatrist has been on your to-do list this year, now is the time!!

Spots are booking fast so call 94805522 or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au

Today is the start of Podiatry Week 2023 and the theme this year is ‘Podiatry, more than you think.’ So, there is no better time to remember the importance of our feet and legs.

Podiatry can be valuable at all stages of life, with podiatrists dealing with such things as:

👣 Skin and Nail conditions (ingrown toenails, plantar warts, callouses/corns, fungal/thickened nails, tinea, sweaty feet, ulcers, blisters etc);

👣 Musculoskeletal issues (bunions, achilles/heel pain, shin pain, forefoot pain (neuroma, bursitis), ankle sprains, stress fractures, plantar heel/arch pain, knee pain etc);

👣 Chronic health conditions (diabetes, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, poor circulation)

Podiatrists can also provide advice on:

👣 'normal' development, particularly for infants and toddlers;

👣 appropriate footwear choices;

👣 gait retraining;

👣 self-care techniques;

👣 orthotic therapy, and much more.

All the practitioners at Northern Podiatry are passionate about the work we do and the importance of foot health… we’d love to have you in the clinic!!

For further details about our clinic visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

To book an appointment:
📱 94805522
💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

Please take note of the following changes taking effect from this week:

🦶🏻 Mark has ceased working Saturdays and now works:
- Monday 9-1
- Tuesday 9-6
- Wednesday 10-6

🦶🏻 Zac has increased his hours and now works:
- Tuesday 10-3
- Every second Saturday 9-12

🦶🏻Chris continues to work:
- Wednesday 9-6
- Friday 9-2

To book an appointment, please call 94805522 or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

To take advantage of our Saturday Special please mention this ad at the time of booking.

What perfect timing to get a fresh delivery of Archies thongs and slides with this burst of warmer weather ☀️

Available in multiple colours and sizes, these are a great alternative to the ‘traditional’ Aussie thong.

These are moving fast so call the clinic on 94805522 or comment below if you want a size/colour set aside for you.

School holidays start next week… what a great time to arrange those appointments that were hard to fit in during the school term.

With various sports resuming recently, now is a great time to get you, or your kids, checked out by our Podiatrists.

Whether it’s for:

☹️ an injury that needs managing;

👟 sport or everyday footwear advice;

🦶🏻routine nail and skin care;

we have spots available throughout the holidays.

To book an appointment, or if you have any queries, call 94805522 or visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

Mention this ad at the time of booking for $15 off your initial appointment!!

Winter has arrived and, when compared to Summer, this can impact our feet in different ways. Gone are the thongs and walking around barefoot and on come the socks and closed-in shoes. So, how can the change in weather and footwear affect our feet?

Three common things to look out for are:

🦶🏻Callouses and corns: These are localised areas of hard skin that form due to increased pressure. Returning to closed-in shoes can result in rubbing of the toes, particularly if they are too narrow for your feet. This can lead to discomfort if not attended to promptly.

😩 Ingrown toenails: Nails that have a tendency to curl in may cause no issues when wearing thongs but a return to closed in shoes and wearing thick socks can very quickly become painful. Thankfully, ingrown toenails can be managed quickly and, in most cases, painlessly by a Podiatrist.

🥶Chillblains: Rapid changes in temperature, like when going from cold, damp shoes to a hot shower/heater, can lead to swollen, painful toes with a characteristic sign being red/purple, circular spots. In severe cases, this condition can lead to tissue breakdown and ulcers if the causative factors aren’t removed.

A benefit of Winter is that it allows time for the feet to recover from the effects of Summer. For those who wear nail polish, Winter is a great time to give your nails a break from the harsh chemicals that can stain your nails and cause them to become brittle. In addition, regular wearing of socks means Winter provides an opportunity to apply moisturiser to your feet to reduce the dry, cracked heels commonly seen during Summer.

If you are noticing any of the above issues, or just want to get your feet back in shape, please book an appointment with one of our Podiatrists. At the time of booking mention the codeword Winter20 to receive $20 off your Initial appointment. To book:

📱 94805522
💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

We have a room available for rent at our expanding, allied health clinic.

This room would suit a complementary practitioner (physiotherapist, psychologist, dietitian etc), with flexible days/rates.

Come and join our clinic in the vibrant Miller Street/Gilbert Road shopping precinct!!

For further details see the ad below:

CLINICAL SPACE AVAILABLE NOW | Office Space & Commercial | Gumtree Australia Darebin Area - Preston | 1313119391 Northern Podiatry has a consulting room available for the right applicant Currently offering Podiatry, Speech Therapy and Audiology, we are a growing allied ..., 1313119391

A common misconception is that only ‘old’ people need to see a Podiatrist but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

From newborns through to the older population, Podiatry can be valuable at all stages of life, with podiatrists dealing with such things as:

👣 Skin and Nail conditions (ingrown toenails, plantar warts, callouses/corns, fungal/thickened nails, tinea, sweaty feet, ulcers, blisters etc);

👣 Musculoskeletal issues (bunions, achilles/heel pain, shin pain, forefoot pain (neuroma, bursitis), ankle sprains, stress fractures, plantar heel/arch pain, knee pain etc);

👣 Chronic health conditions (diabetes, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, poor circulation)

Podiatrists can also provide advice on 'normal' development, particularly for infants and toddlers; appropriate footwear choices; gait retraining; self-care techniques; orthotic therapy and much more.

All the practitioners at Northern Podiatry are passionate about the work we do and the importance of foot health… we’d love to have you in the clinic!!

For further details about our clinic visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

To book an appointment:
📱 94805522
💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

School holidays are a great time for rest and relaxation but they are also a great time to arrange those appointments that were hard to fit in during the school term.

With various sports resuming recently now is a great time to get you, or your kids, checked out by our Podiatrists.

Whether it’s for:

☹️ an injury that needs managing;

👟 sport or everyday footwear advice;

🦶🏻routine nail and skin care;

we have spots available throughout the holidays.

To book an appointment, or if you have any queries, call 94805522 or visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

Mention this ad at the time of booking for $15 off your initial appointment!!

🐰 HAPPY EASTER 🐰

We will be back in the clinic on Tuesday with limited spots available next week.

Over this period you can book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au or call 94805522 and leave a message and we’ll get back to you on Tuesday.

As Summer is coming to an end you may have looked at your feet recently and regretted all those days spent in thongs, sandals or barefeet due to… dry, cracked heels.

Besides the aesthetic appearance, the main concern is that they can become painful and possibly lead to lower limb infections if not managed appropriately.

Fortunately, simple steps can be taken to treat and prevent the reoccurrence, usually after 1-2 sessions.

To book an appointment:
📱94805522
💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

With Mark returning from his holidays, we are now back to full capacity.

Our current hours are:

🦶🏻Monday 9am-1pm

🦶🏻Tuesday/Wednesday 9am-6pm

🦶🏻Thursday 9:40am-12:40pm

🦶🏻Friday 9am-2pm

🦶🏻Saturday 9am-12pm

To book an appointment with any of our Podiatrists, call 94805522 or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au

We look forward to keeping you healthy and happy in 2023!!

The staff at Northern Podiatry would like to wish all our patients, and their families, a safe and very Merry Christmas.

We will have a short break and reopen on Wed 28th December, with some spots still available on Wednesday afternoon.

Over this period you can still book appointments by calling 94805522 or booking online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au

A night of burgers, beer and bowling to celebrate another great year with our staff and tenants Mighty Mouth Speech Pathology (you were missed Always Hearing).

So much fun… if you want to get a read of your staffs character, ten-pin bowling sure brings out the competitiveness 🤣

We will remain open throughout this Christmas period, with our only closures being for the public holidays.

Our final day will be Fri 23rd December and we will return on Wednesday 28th December.

We have limited appointments left over the next 10 days so book in now if you need to see one of podiatrists. To book:

📱94805522

💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

☀️ Archies Footwear UPDATE ☀️

It may surprise you that Summer has started in Melbourne… really, it has.

In preparation, we have just received some more stock of Adults and Kids sizes including the new Black Crystal Archies for when you want to add a little ✨ 💎

Great as a stocking filler, prices range from:
🎄 Kids $30
🎄 Adults $40
🎄 Crystal $45

These are moving fast so call the clinic on 94805522, email [email protected] or comment below if you want a size/colour set aside for you.

⏰ USE IT OR LOSE IT ⏰

2022 is coming to an end!!

This means that, for most health funds, the extras benefits are going to reset from the 1st January 2023. So, don’t waste what you have already paid for!!

At Northern Podiatry, extras cover can be used for:

✔️ Podiatry appointments
✔️ Orthotics (new and recovers)

To make full use of your extras cover book an appointment by calling 94805522, or book online at www.northernpodiatry.com.au

⚽️ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT⚽️

Just a reminder that over the next 4 weeks a short-lived, but highly destructive, condition will affect many people globally... FIFA World Cup Syndrome (WCS)!!

Characterised by:

- Fatigue 😴
- Irritability 😤
- Extreme mood swings 😁 😭
- Poor diet ☕️ 🍕 🍺 🍫

Unfortunately, WCS doesn’t discriminate and can affect even the most placid of people.

Helpful suggestions like “Go to bed”, “Just tape it” and “It's only a game” have been known to trigger this devastating illness so we advise family members and co-workers to steer clear and resume normal life from Dec 20th (two days post the final game to allow some recovery).

Whilst we can not offer treatment for this illness we can help with any Podiatry needs... to book call 94805522 or visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au

Today is World Arthritis Day.

Arthritis is a general term that refers to over 150 conditions that affect the joints in our bodies.

One common type of arthritis that Podiatrists deal with is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disorder whereby our own bodies immune system attacks healthy tissue in and around joints, causing chronic inflammation, foot deformity and pain.

So how does RA present to Podiatrists and what can we do to help?

Read our blog post to find out more and make sure to tag any friends or family members who suffer from this debilitating condition.

Blog: http://www.northernpodiatry.com.au/blog/2018/10/10/rheumatoid-arthritis-podiatry-an-important-partnership/

To book:
📱 94805522
💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

🦶🏻FOOT HEALTH WEEK 2022🦶🏻

Tomorrow is the start of Foot Health Week, so there is no better time to remember the importance of our feet and legs.

Podiatry can be valuable at all stages of life, with podiatrists dealing with such things as:

👣 Skin and Nail conditions (ingrown toenails, plantar warts, callouses/corns, fungal/thickened nails, tinea, sweaty feet, ulcers, blisters etc);

👣 Musculoskeletal issues (bunions, achilles/heel pain, shin pain, forefoot pain (neuroma, bursitis), ankle sprains, stress fractures, plantar heel/arch pain, knee pain etc);

👣 Chronic health conditions (diabetes, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, poor circulation)

Podiatrists can also provide advice on 'normal' development, particularly for infants and toddlers; appropriate footwear choices; gait retraining; self-care techniques; orthotic therapy and much more.

All the practitioners at Northern Podiatry are passionate about the work we do and the importance of foot health… we’d love to have you in the clinic!!

For further details about our clinic visit www.northernpodiatry.com.au.

To book an appointment:
📱 94805522
💻 www.northernpodiatry.com.au

🦶🏻NEW STAFF MEMBER🦶🏻

Zac completed a Bachelor of Applied Science/Masters of Podiatric Practice in 2022 and is currently continuing post-graduate study to become an endorsed prescriber of scheduled medicines.

Zac has completed training in the use of diagnostic ultrasound following the completion of his degree and has a special interest in the function and anatomy of the foot and lower limb.

Zac applies a patient-centered and friendly approach to healthcare and is passionate about optimising patient outcomes.

Zac will be available Thursday and Friday mornings and every second Saturday mornings.

To book an appointment, call 94805522 or visit: www.northernpodiatry.com.au

⭐️ INTRODUCING NATALIE ⭐️

Natalie completed a Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Practice in 2016, and since then has developed a strong background in both general and sports-related podiatry. This includes a variety of lower limb, ankle, and foot conditions, including general skin and nail care, diabetic foot assessments, and sports-related injuries.

Beyond this, Natalie has additional qualifications, having completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine, where she majored in Anatomy and Physiology, as well as a strong athletics coaching background. Natalie brings this knowledge, and the highest level of care, to her practice every day, with a key goal of helping you understand what is going on with your body, and how you can best manage it at home as well as in the clinic.

In her spare time, Natalie loves being outdoors in the sun and spending time with her young family.

Natalie will be available on Tuesday’s from 10-3 whilst Chris is on annual leave.