MELBOURNE WALKING CLINIC - Key Persons
After graduating from Charles Sturt University in Albury/Thurgoona in 2011, Scott has worked at the Melbourne Foot Ankle and Walking Clinic focusing on Pediatric Podiatry, Heel Pain, Orthotic Therapy, Gait Assessment and Sports related injuries.
Scott believes in the holistic approach to management and works closely with other Allied Health professionals to maximise his patient outcomes.
He has a passion for sport and is a sponsor of the local football club in Blackburn.
He has worked closely with Orthotech Laboratory over the past 10 years (one of Australia's biggest Custom, Semi-Custom and Pre-Made Orthotic laboratories). This has enabled him to develop his knowledge in Orthotic Prescription, which has led to him running workshops on Orthotic Prescription to other Allied Health Professionals. He also has a role at Orthotech offering advice to Podiatrists around Australia on Orthotic Prescription.
Scott works Primarily in the field of Biomechanics and sees a mixture of Paediatrics and Adults in clinic and has consulted with a number of high level athletes, including players from AFL teams, National Basketball and Soccer teams, marathon and ultra-marathon runners.
Since Graduating Scott has completed courses in Extra-Corporeal Shock-Wave Therapy, Mobilisation and Manipulation of the Foot and Ankle and regularly attends State and National Conferences.
Since graduating from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Podiatry, Zelina has been a podiatrist with experience in both public and private healthcare in Australia and Singapore. Prior to joining the Melbourne Foot, Ankle and Walking Clinic, she was a Senior Podiatrist at a private physiotherapy and podiatry clinic in Singapore.
Zelina also held a stint as a Senior Podiatrist at one of Singapore's largest acute care hospital where she focused on the management of complex foot conditions, whilst providing foot care services at affiliated nursing homes and leading a team of front-line support staff. Before her foray into the Singapore healthcare system, Zelina began her career in the town of Wonthaggi, where she was in private practice.
With her varied experience over the years, Zelina is well-adept at procedures concerning general feet treatments, ingrown toenail surgery, diabetic foot care, podopaediatrics and bio-mechanical consultations. She has worked closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals in providing holistic care for her patients. Armed with a deep passion for what she does, Zelina strives to educate patients and healthcare professionals on the importance of foot care in playing her part within a holistic healthcare ecosystem.