Originally from Wagga Wagga, Sam returned to the area after studying at LaTrobe University. A fascination in the biomechanical function of the lower limb inspired Sam to become a podiatrist.
Read MoreLina is the Head Podiatrist at the Active Foot Clinic. Lina graduated in 1999 with her degree in Podiatry from La Trobe University.
Read MoreBen has always had a desire to work in the field of health and to help people. He has a keen interest in sports based rehabilitation and thrives on a challenge when presented with a complex biomechanical case. He loves seeing the treatment that he prescribes helping a patient overcome their problem.
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Marg is motivated, compassionate and very easy to talk to. “I love sitting and having a chat with the patients, we have such lovely patients,” says Marg.
Read MoreHailing from the city of churches, Marie attained her Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of South Australia. Over the 13 years she has been practising podiatry, Marie has gained experience in a wide variety of podiatry settings ranging from high risk/diabetic foot focussed departments of public hospitals to private clinics.
Read MoreMatt chose to be a podiatrist as he has a keen interest in health and the human body. He liked the idea of specialising in one area of the body and being an expert in that area. He also loved the idea of being able to help people with their pain and to reduce or resolve that pain quickly.
Read MorePam chose to work in the health industry so she could help people have a positive experience, and she’s been doing this for 25 years!
Read MoreBen started his working life working at an aged care facility doing exercise classes and physio programs. From there, he felt compelled to study podiatry and completed his degree through the University of Newcastle.
Read MoreEllen is currently undertaking a traineeship with Active Foot Clinic while completing a Business/Administration course through TAFE. She chose to do this after finishing year 12 in 2018 in order to get first-hand experience in the field of podiatry.
Read MoreAlways wanting to work in health but unsure of which area, Natasha gained a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Deakin University. Due to her interest in specialising in one part of the body and her own personal experiences of seeing podiatrists she then decided to continue her studies, attaining and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the University of Western Australia.
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Born and bred in Wagga, Mel chose to stay here with her husband and 3 beautiful children because they love the community spirit this town possesses. Mel is passionate about giving back to her community and helps wherever help is needed, including volunteering with her kids’ schools, donating her time to Wagga Wagga Takes 2, as well as helping many individual families around the area. Mel spends her weekends watching and helping with her kids’ sport and enjoying family time.
Read MoreSophie is a local Wagga girl, growing up on the family farm between Mangoplah and Cookardinia. She attended CSU in Albury and studied a bachelor of Podiatric Medicine. Sophie says she chose to be a podiatrist “because it is a specialised field of work. Being a podiatrist means that I can help people who are suffering from a great deal of pain who are limited to daily activities. If I can help them and improve their quality of life then that is very special and rewarding to me.”
Read MoreJoe has a passion for healthcare, and felt podiatry was a field where he could help people with fast results. Joe says, “Helping people walk or run and remain active has a profound impact on their life.”
Read MoreMarie completed a Bachelor of Podiatry at the University of South Australia in 2006 and is passionate about her work, not only does she enjoy being able to work with a wide range of people she also enjoys the challenge of assisting her patients on a daily basis. She is originally from Adelaide and has recently settled in her partner's home town of Wagga Wagga.
Read MoreShannan always knew she wanted to work in the health industry. After beginning her studies in Health and Rehabilitation Science, Shannan developed a specific interest in podiatry due to its broad scope of practice and transferred across, graduating from CSU Albury with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (honours).
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