Podiatry

River Feet Podiatry provide regular podiatry services to Deniliquin through visiting podiatrist Lucy Willoughby. To book with Lucy, please phone 0417 222 459.

James Creswell

James Cresswell is an accomplished podiatrist with nearly two decades of experience, having provided exceptional podiatric care across the Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow areas. James graduated with honours from the University of Western Sydney’s podiatry program in 2006.

James is returning to Ochre Medical Centre Lithgow with renewed enthusiasm and commitment to the community. In his time away, he established Progress Podiatry, a business that has thrived under his dedicated care and innovative approach. He looks forward to reconnecting with old patients and welcoming new ones.

Known for his compassionate and high-quality care, James treats patients of all ages with respect and dedication. James ensures that everyone receives a personalised treatment plan suited to their specific needs. Whether addressing routine issues like corns, calluses, and nail problems, or more complex biomechanical and neurological conditions, he values the meaningful connections he forms with his patients.

James’s commitment to evidence-based practice is reflected in his past research into the diabetic foot, lower limb biomechanics, and in-shoe pressure sensor equipment. He has also been a valuable member of multidisciplinary teams, offering comprehensive services focused on children’s and Indigenous health in remote areas around Bourke, NSW.

With his extensive experience, compassionate approach, and innovative practice, James aims to improve the quality of life for each of his patients, helping them stay active and healthy. If you see James around Lithgow or in the clinic, be sure to say hello.

Special Interest Areas:

• Forefoot pain
• Heel pain
• Cracked heels (deep heel fissures)
• Diabetic foot care and assessment
• Orthotic therapy for musculoskeletal disorders of the foot and leg
• Ingrown toenails

Please book online or call reception on 02 6352 5685.

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  James Creswell

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Kara Tammekand

Available Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.

Home visits are available on request.

Phone:  4970 5235

Kym Ellis

Kym Ellis has over 13 years experience as a Podiatrist. She enjoys the challenges that practicing as a Podiatrist provides and enjoys helping to improve the quality of life for people of all ages. Having a young family, she has a particular interest in children’s and adolescent feet. As well as a keen interest in sports injuries, services also include diabetes management, biomechanical assessments, orthotics, nail care, corn and callous removal, wart treatment and general foot care. Kym has also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) degree which provides her with excellent knowledge and experience dealing with foot pain and injuries affecting active people.

Lisa Farrant - Podiatrist

Lisa has specialised clinical experience in ulcer management and high risk feet.

Her services include:

• Diabetic foot assessments
• Surgical management of ingrown toenails
• Lower limb vascular assessments
• Biomechancial assessments and orthoses treatment
• Verrucae treatment/ Footwear…

Provider number: 2998074A

lndika Warusevitane

lndika studied at the University of Western Sydney, graduating in 2005. Originally from Canberra, and with a background and keen interest in athletics, cricket and basketball, he chose podiatry due to his interest in shoes and the mechanics of the feet and legs. He has worked with the leading podiatrists in Canberra and Brisbane to further increase his knowledge. He is currently involved in all aspects of podiatry and has a special interest in nail surgery and sports podiatry. Indika is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW/ACT) and a member of Sports Medicine Australia.

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  lndika Warusevitane

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Owen Jeong

Owen Jeong completed a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters degree in Podiatry Medicine at the University of Sydney and has been working as a podiatrist for 5 years.

His special interest is in biomechanics (human body motion and gait) and orthotics.

Treatment of foot pain, ingrown toenails and fungal infections round out his special interests in his field.

Patrick Doan

Patrick is a Canberra local born and bred. He is the first podiatrist in Australia to be a registered with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Exercise Scientist and Level 2 Sports Scientist. And the only podiatrist in Australia with Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA), Professional Coaching Accreditation Scheme (PCAS), Professional and Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Accreditation. To reach the level of PCAS Professional which is the minimum standard to work in professional sport in the roles of rehabilitation and strength & conditioning, Patrick had to be mentored and have exposure in professional sporting structures for over 5 years. Patrick has a wealth of experience in all levels of sport from amateur to elite high performance rehabilitation settings and loves to fix all lower limb injuries so you are back stronger than before. Outside of podiatry Patrick enjoys road cycling, bouldering, trail running, golf, touch football, trail running and culinary delights!

Special Interest Areas

• Sports Podiatry
• Exercise Podiatry
• Lower Limb Strength & Conditioning Programming
• Footwear Analysis & Prescription
• Load Management
• Return to Performance Plans.

Experience

• 7 years’ private practice experience as a Podiatrist
• 10 years’ experience in high performance sport in various roles
• Assistant Strength & Conditioning/Athletic Rehabilitation Coach (Vikings Rugby – Tuggeranong Valley RUFC, February 2021 – Present)
• Specialist Coach (IronEdge July 2019 – Present)
• Lead Presenter/Program Convenor for “Strength & Conditioning for the injured and uninjured – Practical application of the evidence for rehabilitation, injury prevention and performance in a Podiatric context” (The first accredited strength & conditioning course designed specifically for Podiatrists in Australia, June 2019 – Present)
• Athletic Performance Rehabilitation Coach (Brumbies Rugby Pathways Junior Academy, September 2018 – October 2019)
• Head of Athletic Rehabilitation & Athlete Development (Canberra Raiders, NSWRL, Junior Representatives, October 2016 – August 2018)
• External GPS Unit Player Tracking Consultant (GPSports Systems, November 2016 – November 2018)
• Strength & Conditioning Coach (Belconnen Magpies Football Club, NEAFL & AFL Canberra Division 1, November 2012 – October 2016)
• Rehabilitative Strength & Conditioning Coach & Head Trainer (Wodonga Bulldogs Football Club, O&MFL, February 2012 – September 2013

Qualifications/Courses/Achievements

• Bachelor of Podiatry – Charles Sturt University (2014)
• Masters of High-Performance Sport – Australian Catholic University (2018)
• Accredited ESSA Exercise Sports Scientist Level 2 (ASpS2)
• Accredited ESSA Exercise Scientist (AES)
• ASCA PCAS Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach
• ASCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Member of Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia

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  Patrick Doan

  at Casey

Sunbury Foot Clinic

Currently operating Saturdays fortnightly, from 9am to 1pm. Please call (03) 9740 7500 to book.

More information is available via the Sunbury Foot Clinic website.

Thomas Ang

Tom graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2015 and has since worked in both country and city based clinics. Tom is experienced in all areas of general and sports podiatry with particular interest in diabetic and high risk foot care and the treatment of ingrown nails, including the use of nail bracing and surgery. Chronic management referrals, private fund, NDIS and DVA welcomed.

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  Thomas Ang

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Your Happy Feet Podiatry

When it comes to looking after your health and well being, it’s easy to neglect your feet. But given you could walk well over 100,000 km in your lifetime, healthy feet are an essential measure of your overall health. Foot pain and lower leg complications can have an enormous bearing on your quality of life. If they occur, Your Happy Feet can help minimise discomfort and apply best practice treatment to get your feet back to feeling healthy, which will make you and your feet happy.

Phone: 02 6133 9654

Monday to Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am-11:00am