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. He also enjoys treating those tricky problems such as warts and fungal nails.

Growing up Rhys was a keen basketball player playing at both domestic and representative levels. Rhys is a lover of all sports and has taken up running as a hobby which has lead him to complete multiple half marathons. He now has his sights firmly set on conquering the marathon distance. As part of this, Rhys has gained a deep understanding and appreciation of the injuries and set backs that runners can experience during training. After sustaining multiple injuries along his running journey including heel pain, achilles pain and morton’s neuroma Rhys likes to help patients experiencing similar issues.

To help you achieve your goals Rhys regularly uses modalities including shockwave and K-Laser therapy, footwear and foot orthoses in combination with foot strengthening exercises as part of a tailored management plan. Rhys enjoys nothing more than putting a plan in place to enable his patients to continue doing the activity they love and looks forward to seeing you in the clinic!

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, so he understands how frustrating being sidelined can be!

Michael has previously worked at Active Feet, which has provided him with plenty of hands on experience with biomechanical aches and pains. He has also had extensive training in a number of extra treatment modalities such as dry needling, foot mobilisation, laser, shockwave and strength and conditioning.

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 is our Clinical Coordinator and has been a part of our Client Experience Team for 6 years. In her spare time Olivia thoroughly enjoys spending time with her close family, friends and her dog Bobby. 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.