SIERRA FOOT & ANKLE - Key Persons
Dr. Victoria L. Melhuish is a board-certified podiatrist serving the northern Nevada area. Dedicated to a sound mind - sound body philosophy, she believes that taking care of every part of yourself, especially your feet, is important for your overall health. A desire to improve others' quality of life drove her to build a professional career in medicine and influenced her choice of podiatry. She also notes that her passion for helping people with their feet and ankles was influenced by her grandmother, who had credited her podiatrist with keeping her on her feet for so many years.
A proud 1986 alumna of the University of Redlands, CA, Dr. Melhuish received her B.A. in biology and physical education. While a student she participated on the softball and volleyball teams, achieving such accomplishments that she was inducted into the Redlands Hall of Fame in 1994. Following her undergraduate education, she pursued four years of medical education at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco and received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) in 1991. After receiving her degree, she completed a three-year residency through the California College of Podiatric Medicine: one year of primary podiatry training, followed by two years of surgical training in San Francisco. Dr. Melhuish has been in private practice since 1995.
Along with her certification with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, she maintains professional standing and memberships with the American Podiatric Medical Association, the California Podiatric Medical Association, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and has received grants from the Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation program. A founding member of the Lake Tahoe Surgery Center and past physician to the Washoe Indian Health Clinic (2001-2013), Dr. Melhuish continues to serve the northern Nevada medical community with hospital and surgical center affiliations at the Carson Valley Medical Center.
She opened Sierra Foot & Ankle in April of 2000 after the medical group she had been working for dissolved. She had so grown to love the local area that she did not want to leave-so she chose to open her own practice and make northern Nevada a more permanent home for her and her family. Currently residing in Carson City, she loves meeting and building relationships with her neighbors and patients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring the outdoors (running, backpacking, swimming, traveling), and "anything tech."
Dr. Victoria L. Melhuish is dedicated to the health and wellness of the people she serves. She has the experience and knowledge to make a real difference in treating foot and ankle pain, and the passion to make sure it is always done to the best of her ability and for the benefit of her patients. If you are experiencing foot or ankle discomfort, you don't have to suffer through it and hope it gets better on its own. Instead, contact Dr. Melhuish of Sierra Foot & Ankle for an appointment or more information. Your feet will thank you! You can reach our office in Carson City by visiting the online contact page or by calling (775) 783-8037.
Dr. Victoria Melhuish, a board-certified podiatrist, provides excellent foot and ankle care to patients throughout northern Nevada. She graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco in 1991 and founded Sierra Foot & Ankle in 2000. Dr. Melhuish continues to serve the northern Nevada medical community and maintains professional standing and memberships with:
American Podiatric Medical Association
Nevada Podiatric Medical Association
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
Dr. Melhuish enjoys meeting and building relationships with her neighbors and patients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring the outdoors (running, backpacking, swimming, traveling), and "anything tech."
Izzy grew up in Folsom, a small suburb outside Sacramento, CA. She remembers living close to Folsom Lake where she loved going for a swim, walking the trails around the lake, and the joys of growing up with an older brother and two wonderful golden retrievers.
Izzy played softball for the University of Nevada, Reno while pursuing her bachelor's degree in biology. As a collegiate athlete, Izzy also brings personal traits of hard work, determination, and how to be an active team member to our SFA Team.
As a medical assistant, Izzy states, "I love building relationships with our patients and assisting them, along with the Doctor, to achieve positive outcomes. I love the team environment at Sierra Foot & Ankle where we all strive to work as a unit to ensure our patient's needs are met. As a member of the SFA Team, it is our job to assist patients with getting back to their normal routine and activities."
Outside of work: "I enjoy reading. I enjoy exploring new trails and hikes in Reno and Tahoe areas. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and I love to bake all kinds of desserts."
Job Titles:
- Chief
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Assistant at SFA
Isobel was born in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, England, but moved to Lafayette, California, when she was very young. She and her family lived in Lafayette until she was nine, then moved to a small town outside of Paris, France. The family hopped back over the pond after a couple of years, returning to California where Isobel remained stateside to finish high school and college.
Isobel received a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. During her studies there she participated in stem cell research. She also brings work experience as a physical therapy aide, a caregiver, and a medication technician.
Isobel feels confident that her "strong background in science gives her an edge when learning about podiatric treatments and exactly how the treatments work to help our patients."
As a medical assistant at SFA, Isobel says, "The best part of working at Sierra Foot & Ankle is the culture of growth and learning encouraged by Dr. Melhuish and my coworkers. We come to work open to learning from one another and wanting to improve. I love how Dr. Melhuish prioritizes everyone in the clinic to understand the condition and treatment- from the medical assistants to the patients themselves."
Juanita grew up in a small town called Alviso, CA in the heart of Silicon Valley. My two grandmothers and a favorite aunt have had a significant influence on me since I was very young. They taught me such lessons as how to be myself, and how to cope with difficult issues, and have pushed me to make good decisions for my life.
As Patient Care Coordinator, Juanita helps our clients navigate patient registration, insurance benefits, and is an advocate for good healthcare coordination. Juanita's passion spills over, "I love interacting with our clients. When working with our clients, I want to make them feel heard, taken care of, and understood."
Juanita's experience includes working in client services for small businesses in northern Nevada as well as working with an optometry group in California. Juanita states, "I like using my listening skills, empathy, and compassion when I offer personal attention to our patients. That's my brand."
Job Titles:
- Management Liaison
- Member of the Air National Guard
Mary Kay is the management liaison for Dr. Melhuish and multiple organizational activities needed to manage a medical practice. She coordinates activities and manages projects so Dr. Melhuish can focus on patient care and keep our patients doing the things they love to do.
Mary Kay proudly served our country as a member of the Air National Guard in Utah and Arizona during her young years. She completed her bachelor's degree at Weber State University and earned her master's in public administration from Northern Michigan University.
In 1991, Mary Kay planted her roots in Carson City, recognizing this was a wonderful community to raise a family. She retired from a rewarding career with the State of Nevada in 2018 and brings an abundance of skills and expertise to help manage our practice.
Outside of work: Mary Kay participates in an active lifestyle which includes running, biking, swimming, skiing, hiking, and gardening. She adopted a pup a few years ago as a good reason to keep her active. When she isn't on the move she enjoys reading, quilting, and watching a good movie or Netflix series.