See why over 70% of Geelong’s GPs Referred to Us in the past 12 months

An average person takes over 200 million steps in a lifetime.

With so much time on our feet, a foot problem can be really inconvenient.

With 200 million steps to take, keeping you on your feet is important. Your feet deserve an experienced podiatrist who will provide a practical solution for you and care about your outcome.

 

Our Services

We pride ourselves on delivering full scope Podiatry services for your benefit and convenience.

Together we put in hundreds of hours of continuing professional development to ensure you get the best up to date evidence based treatment and care.

Orthotic Management

Foot orthotics can be an extremely effective treatment for lower limb and foot problems.

We utilise the latest 3D scanning and 3D printing manufacturing techniques to bring you advanced prescriptions and effective solutions to your problems

Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar faciitis/fasciosis, heel spurs, heel pain are common terms used to describe a number of injuries to the underside of the heel and foot.

These injuries can present in over 100 variations.

Knowing which variation you are suffering from and understanding the underlying cause of the problem is key to getting you great results

Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy is an injection based therapy using a natural ingredient (glucose or dextrose) to trigger the body to heal itself.

Once activated the body will start to strengthen and repair damaged ligaments/Musculoskeletal problems.

Treatable conditions include heel pain, ankle pain/sprains, nerve pain, bursitis, plantar plate tears acute and chronic.

Skin and Nail Treatment

Gentle hands on approach problems of the skin and toenails.

Multiple options to address common problems such as plantar warts and ingrown toenails to suit you and minimise impact on your daily life

Childrens Feet

The most debated topic when managing children is whether to treat or monitor.

We pride ourselves on getting the decision right

We work hard to understand you child’s individual problems in light of their current development and school/sporting situation

Tendon Rehabilitation

We manage tendon rehabilitation utilising up to date tissue loading strategies.

This is an area of significant advancement in treatment over the past few years.

 

Diabetes Foot Care

Clinical assessments to measure blood flow and nerve innovation as well as joint function, skin and nail condition.

Gentle treatment and routine foot maintenence and hygiene to complement the assessments

Keryflex Nail Restoration

A unique system to create a natural looking prosthetic nail which overlays the existing damaged nail.

Applicaiton is quick and pain free

Shockwave Therapy

Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy works by delivering a series of high energy sound waves to the injured area to break down scar tissue and stimulate blood flow to trigger a faster healing response in the injured tissue

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Meet Your Podiatrists

Patrick Oughtred

Patrick Oughtred

Podiatrist

 

Areas of special interest:

Prevention and management of running related injuries

What Pat loves to do on weekends:

Spending time with his wife, son and two dogs as well as going for runs on the surf coast.

A random fact about Pat:

He claims to make the best coffee

Favourite Quote:

‘To live will be an awfully big adventure’ – Peter Pan

Sarah Clarke

Sarah Clarke

Podiatrist

 

Areas of special interest:

Musculo-skeletal injuries, mobilisation and manipulation, running retraining for injury prevention or injury, and children’s foot problems

What Sarah loves to do on weekends:

Play netball, run marathons, surf and check out local wineries.

A random fact about Sarah:

She’s LOVES chocolate, feel free to bring some to your appointment… No really, bring some chocolate!

Favourite Quote:

‘Be who you are and say what you feel, cause those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.’ – Dr Seuss

People we have cared for in the past 12 months

GP's in Geelong and surrounds have referred to us in the past 12 months

Years of clinical experience in our team

Kindergarden children screened for foot problems in the past 12 months

Years caring for people in Geelong and surrounds

Locations for your convenience

Contact Us Today

8/8 Gilbert St, Torquay, Victoria

Proud Supports Of

Torquay Foot Clinic

8/8 Gilbert St

Torquay VIC 3228

 

For further locations visit Geelong Foot Clinic