About Be Podiatry

Rhys graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science/Masters in Podiatric Practice. He has a keen interest in all aspects of podiatry with a particular focus on musculoskeletal pathologies such as achilles and plantar heel pain. He also enjoys treating those tricky problems such as warts and fungal nails.

Growing up Rhys was a keen basketball player and currently enjoys watching and talking about all sports. Rhys has since taken up running which has introduced him to a number of injuries including lateral ankle sprains, Morton’s neuroma, joint synovitis and plantar heel pain to name a few. It is from these personal experiences that enable Rhys to relate to his patient’s and understand how frustrating injuries and foot pain can be. Rhys regularly uses a number of treatment modalities including taping, shockwave therapy, footwear and foot orthoses as part of a tailored management plan to assist you to achieve your goals.

Michael is a keen podiatrist at Be Podiatry. He studied at Latrobe University in which he now holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences/Masters in Podiatric Practice.

Michael has participated in a number of sports at a high level, Such as running a 10.95 100m sprint.
He has also completed a number of triathlons with the Greensborough Tri Club, which has given him first-hand experience with more endurance athletes and sports.

He has a keen interest in musculoskeletal conditions such as heel pain and achilles tendinopathy. Michael believes that it is important to work collaboratively with you and your goals in order to fit a treatment plan to your lifestyle.

He’s also an invested Carlton supporter for better or worse! He is always happy to have a chat about The Blues or the AFL!

Andy completed a Bachelor of Podiatry (honours) from La Trobe University and holding a previous Science degree from the University of Melbourne.

Growing up, Andy was a keen martial artist but has since developed an interest in calisthenics and climbing. Outside of physical activity, he also enjoys drawing, playing video games and Chess.

As his hobbies would suggest, Andy has an apt interest in problem solving; extending to musculoskeletal conditions and developing treatment plans that suit your individual needs to achieve your goals.

Olivia has been a part of our Client Experience Team for 3 years and has just transitioned into a full time role as our Clinical Coordinator. In her spare time Olivia thoroughly enjoys spending time with her close family and friends. She enjoys making client connections and having an impact on making you healthy, happy and comfortable while you are in the clinic.

Kate graduated from La Trobe University holding a Bachelor of Podiatry with a position on the Dean’s Honours List.

Kate continues to be involved in the development of the podiatric profession having previously been a Director on the Board of the Australian Podiatry Association (Victoria) and loved her role previously as a Clinical Supervisor at LaTrobe Universities Student Podiatry Clinic.

Kate has a strong passion for orthotics not being a ‘life sentence’ for patients and using it to assist with pain management while building strength within the intrinsic muscles of the feet and if possible weaning patients out of their orthotics over time.

Kate like the whole team at Be Podiatry (Formally The Diamond Valley Foot & Ankle Clinic) has completed training in Foot Mobilisations, Radial Shockwave and Dry Needling which we use alongside our classic podiatric skill set to provide our patients with a well rounded treatment and management plan to ensure they are on the road to recovery as soon as possible.

Kara is apart of our Customer Experience Team, working full time between our two locations.
In her spare time Kara thoroughly enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling to new places and reading.

Kara values making each individuals experience a memorable one and having an impact on making you healthy, happy and comfortable while you are in the clinic.