YOUR GOALS ARE OUR GOALS
YOUR GOALS ARE OUR GOALS
PODIATRISTS
B.Hlth.Sci.(POD)Hons, B.App.Sci.(HMS-Ed), M.A.POD.A, M.Sports Med. A., A.A.P.S.M.
Troy Parsons
As Managing Director, it is Troy’s incredible vision, passion and drive that has seen The Podiatrist flourish to be the world-class practice it is today, filled with the skills and technology to improve the lives of our patients.
Being able to walk, run and do the things you love free of pain means that you are equipped to perform at your best and exceed your goals. It is with this belief, 12 years of industry experience and his fantastic values that The Podiatrist is the vibrant, welcoming and much loved place that it is today.
Troy’s driving force and his why - the reason he does everything he does - is all about realising his full potential and helping others realise theirs. This has seen Troy create The podiatry Hive alongside his business mentors to help inspire and enhance podiatrists in their private practice across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. This regularly sees Troy speaking internationally and conducting workshops with the aim to raise the bar for podiatry globally.
Being able to walk, run and do the things you love free of pain means that you are equipped to perform at your best and exceed your goals. It is with this belief, 12 years of industry experience and his fantastic values that The Podiatrist is the vibrant, welcoming and much loved place that it is today.
Troy’s driving force and his why - the reason he does everything he does - is all about realising his full potential and helping others realise theirs. This has seen Troy create The podiatry Hive alongside his business mentors to help inspire and enhance podiatrists in their private practice across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. This regularly sees Troy speaking internationally and conducting workshops with the aim to raise the bar for podiatry globally.
B.Hlth.Sci.(POD)Hons, M.A.POD.A
Anne-Maree Hanrick
Anne-Maree is a fantastic biomechanical and all-round Podiatrist and we value her greatly. She has a keen interest in all things health and sports-related, so her pursuit of podiatry has offered a combination of both. She loves spending time with patients to accurately diagnose their injuries, provide effective treatment and build long-lasting relationships.
Anne-Maree has intently followed the huge advances in biomechanics over the last 10 years and is pleased to be working in a clinic with cutting edge analysis and orthotic technology.
She has been working closely with other allied health professionals to assist patients to achieve their ultimate health goals in Toowoomba since 2005. In this time she has established a loyal client base due to her significant knowledge of biomechanical intervention, as well as her kind and caring nature.
Anne-Maree has intently followed the huge advances in biomechanics over the last 10 years and is pleased to be working in a clinic with cutting edge analysis and orthotic technology.
She has been working closely with other allied health professionals to assist patients to achieve their ultimate health goals in Toowoomba since 2005. In this time she has established a loyal client base due to her significant knowledge of biomechanical intervention, as well as her kind and caring nature.
B.Hlth.Sci(POD)Hons,M.A.POD.A
Rachael Unsworth
Rachael joined our team of Podiatrists in 2012. She spent her high school years at The Glennie School in Toowoomba, after which she moved to Brisbane to study Podiatry. Family and friends brought her back to the Garden City, where she has enjoyed working with the team at The Podiatrist ever since!
Podiatry to Rachael is indefinably important - “mobility is everything, and if I can play a part in maintaining mobility in the community then I will feel that I have succeeded as a podiatrist”.
A keen cyclist, this has led to her further studies in cycling biomechanics, assessment and training.
Rachael loves working with cyclists, runners, triathletes and anyone looking to perform at their best. She also enjoys building a strong rapport with her regular patients, getting to know not only their feet but also about them!
Podiatry to Rachael is indefinably important - “mobility is everything, and if I can play a part in maintaining mobility in the community then I will feel that I have succeeded as a podiatrist”.
A keen cyclist, this has led to her further studies in cycling biomechanics, assessment and training.
Rachael loves working with cyclists, runners, triathletes and anyone looking to perform at their best. She also enjoys building a strong rapport with her regular patients, getting to know not only their feet but also about them!
B.Hlth.Sci.(POD)Hons.M.A.POD.A
Jays Maganlal
Jays' passion for Podiatry, his careful attention to detail and thoroughness with his patients is something we greatly admire. Alongside getting to use all the high-quality analysis software and treatments here to help him do amazing work with his patients, Jays loves being able to build great professional relationships with his patients as he helps them achieve their goals and realise their full potential. He loves to see his patients happy.
Jays joined our team of Podiatrists in November 2012 and enjoys that the team is so friendly. Having worked in two podiatry practices in Brisbane, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our clinic. He enjoys the ‘hands-on’ nature of Podiatry, particularly in nail surgeries and providing general foot care treatments.
Jays is a very dedicated podiatrist and goes the extra mile to ensure that his patients have the best care possible. The three people who he acknowledges as those he’s learnt the most from during his career are Troy Parsons (The Podiatrist), Martin Liebig (Buderim Podiatry Centre) and Evonne Chow (Evonne Chow Podiatry in Kuraby).
Outside of work, Jays enjoys basketball, american football, and short distance running. He also enjoys vanilla milkshakes and listening to the sound of heavy rain on a house roof - or the song Mirrors by Justin Timberlake.
Jays joined our team of Podiatrists in November 2012 and enjoys that the team is so friendly. Having worked in two podiatry practices in Brisbane, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our clinic. He enjoys the ‘hands-on’ nature of Podiatry, particularly in nail surgeries and providing general foot care treatments.
Jays is a very dedicated podiatrist and goes the extra mile to ensure that his patients have the best care possible. The three people who he acknowledges as those he’s learnt the most from during his career are Troy Parsons (The Podiatrist), Martin Liebig (Buderim Podiatry Centre) and Evonne Chow (Evonne Chow Podiatry in Kuraby).
Outside of work, Jays enjoys basketball, american football, and short distance running. He also enjoys vanilla milkshakes and listening to the sound of heavy rain on a house roof - or the song Mirrors by Justin Timberlake.
Sam Johnston
Sam is an incredibly talented and knowledgeable podiatrist - and person! He’s built a fantastic reputation both within the profession and among other health professionals from his commitment to clinical excellence. It’s always a pleasure to see Sam with his patients and the trust they place in him. We greatly value his part in helping our clinic gain the status of being able to provide the best available podiatric care.
Growing up Sam always liked mechanics and engineering. Later he developed an interest in human anatomy and physiology which he studied at University. Sam found podiatry a great mix of the two areas as it covers both biomechanics and disease processes.
He thrives on the challenge when presented with a complex biomechanical problem and going through the examination and gait analysis process to reveal the cause of the symptoms. If you’ve ever been told that they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with your feet, legs, knees or hips - Sam is your man! He loves seeing the treatment that he prescribes helping his patients to overcome their problems.
When he’s not being a detective and getting you better in the clinic. Sam is a family man who with his wife Nadine is busy raising four children.
Growing up Sam always liked mechanics and engineering. Later he developed an interest in human anatomy and physiology which he studied at University. Sam found podiatry a great mix of the two areas as it covers both biomechanics and disease processes.
He thrives on the challenge when presented with a complex biomechanical problem and going through the examination and gait analysis process to reveal the cause of the symptoms. If you’ve ever been told that they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with your feet, legs, knees or hips - Sam is your man! He loves seeing the treatment that he prescribes helping his patients to overcome their problems.
When he’s not being a detective and getting you better in the clinic. Sam is a family man who with his wife Nadine is busy raising four children.
Kylie Endres
Kylie joined our team of podiatrists at the beginning of June 2013 and specialises in the field of biomechanics. She brings with her over 13 years experience from time working in Australia and the UK where she was lucky enough to treat a number of high profile athletes.
Kylie is a self-professed biomechanics nerd and loves working in a world class practice with access to the latest technology. She is passionate about podiatry and loves helping people, relieving their pain and keeping them doing what means the most to them.
Since returning from the UK and living on the Sunshine Coast for a few years, Kylie made the decision to move back to her hometown of Toowoomba to be closer to her family and the rest is history.
Outside of work, Kylie is still a keen traveller and tries to make it overseas once a year. However, the arrival of her and her husband’s first bundle of joy in late 2017 may put a stop to that.
Kylie is a self-professed biomechanics nerd and loves working in a world class practice with access to the latest technology. She is passionate about podiatry and loves helping people, relieving their pain and keeping them doing what means the most to them.
Since returning from the UK and living on the Sunshine Coast for a few years, Kylie made the decision to move back to her hometown of Toowoomba to be closer to her family and the rest is history.
Outside of work, Kylie is still a keen traveller and tries to make it overseas once a year. However, the arrival of her and her husband’s first bundle of joy in late 2017 may put a stop to that.
B.SC Podiatry, B.SC Physiotherapy
Pieter Van Der Kooij
Pieter graduated as a Podiatrist in 2007 and realised he had a passion for biomechanics and how the body moves. He then graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2012 and has been combining both degrees to optimise rehabilitation in acute and chronic settings. Pieter spends his time working with us and our sister clinic, The Physio.
He loves continuing to learn and has built on his Podiatry & Physiotherapy degrees by becoming a pilates and slacklining instructor. He also specialises in dry needling and water-based rehabilitation programs.
His passion is to help people become what they dream to be. Creating pathways and programs is a big part of this, but it’s also about connecting people with the right multi-disciplinary team.
Outside of work, Pieter enjoys slacklining, tennis, cricket, crossfit, touch, running, adventure and creating community. If you’re not too sure where to start your journey in exercise or don’t know how to progress, come and visit Pieter and he’ll get you on your way.
He loves continuing to learn and has built on his Podiatry & Physiotherapy degrees by becoming a pilates and slacklining instructor. He also specialises in dry needling and water-based rehabilitation programs.
His passion is to help people become what they dream to be. Creating pathways and programs is a big part of this, but it’s also about connecting people with the right multi-disciplinary team.
Outside of work, Pieter enjoys slacklining, tennis, cricket, crossfit, touch, running, adventure and creating community. If you’re not too sure where to start your journey in exercise or don’t know how to progress, come and visit Pieter and he’ll get you on your way.
B.Hlth.Sci(POD)/M.PodMed
Martin Bryan
Martin is our newest addition to The Podiatrist, and to Toowoomba, starting with us in December 2017. His commitment to excellence in Podiatry saw him graduating at the top of his class at the University of Western Sydney and receiving the Philip Vasyli Orthoses Excellence Award.
Martin is from Sydney, and previously worked with a large podiatry group in Tweed Heads and has come to Toowoomba because of the change in lifestyle and fantastic career opportunity. He's passionate about giving his patients the opportunity to begin, maintain and enjoy the active lifestyle they've always wanted. His forward-thinking also sees him take a special interest in the prevention of long-term complications of the feet and lower limbs. When he's not busy saving feet, Martin enjoys martial arts, surfing, snowboarding and working on his own health and wellbeing at the gym.
Martin is from Sydney, and previously worked with a large podiatry group in Tweed Heads and has come to Toowoomba because of the change in lifestyle and fantastic career opportunity. He's passionate about giving his patients the opportunity to begin, maintain and enjoy the active lifestyle they've always wanted. His forward-thinking also sees him take a special interest in the prevention of long-term complications of the feet and lower limbs. When he's not busy saving feet, Martin enjoys martial arts, surfing, snowboarding and working on his own health and wellbeing at the gym.
B.Hlth.Sci(POD)
Maja Ball
Maja is our enthusiastic new addition, joining us in January 2019. Her positive attitude, willingness to learn and desire to deliver the best outcomes for her patients made her the perfect addition to our team. She has impressive experience in a variety of areas of podiatry, including Quadriplegic podiatric care in Australia and Surgical experience in South Africa.
She has a real passion for making a measurable difference in the lives of her patients - and uncovering the best way to achieve this. She believes the best for her career is yet to come - and we very much agree!
Outside of work, Maja is an avid traveller and greatly enjoys the water, soaking up the sun and camping. This year, she has also planned to take up cycling, yoga and dance to continue to push herself to improve her fitness.
She has a real passion for making a measurable difference in the lives of her patients - and uncovering the best way to achieve this. She believes the best for her career is yet to come - and we very much agree!
Outside of work, Maja is an avid traveller and greatly enjoys the water, soaking up the sun and camping. This year, she has also planned to take up cycling, yoga and dance to continue to push herself to improve her fitness.
B.Pod, M.ApodA, AAPSM
Christian Arafol
Christian is an experienced and passionate podiatrist that has spent a lot of time working in and educating remote communities about caring for their foot and leg health. Christian values providing quality and ethical healthcare that leaves patients feeling empowered, informed and in the knowledge that they’re receiving the best possible care.
Christian thrives when working alongside a driven team to provide genuine, world-class care to patients. He enjoys helping patients with general skin & nail care needs, wound care, biomechanical and gait assessments, NDIS services, occupation podiatry and kids foot health. He is gentle, patient, and practiced as a physical therapist in the Philippines before moving to Australia.
Outside of work, you may find Christian cycling (even to the Gold Coast in torrential rain and headwinds!), supporting the Broncos, or getting ready to become a dad in November 2019!
ADMINISTRATION
Dip Prof Prac Mgt, CPMAAPM
Melinda Marshall
Melinda is our brilliant Practice Manager. She is an extremely hard worker and understands the value that this combined with dedication, respect and great teamwork offers. She loves the supportive and motivating environment here at The Podiatrist - and fits in perfectly among our passionate and driven staff. Melinda is always keen to learn and develop new skills - from all aspects of practice management to even helping start a plumbing business that has grown to be very successful over the last 20 years.
When she’s not working hard to help keep The Podiatrist the awesome place it is today, she’ll be crafting delicious and beautiful cupcakes for her three kids and loved ones!
When she’s not working hard to help keep The Podiatrist the awesome place it is today, she’ll be crafting delicious and beautiful cupcakes for her three kids and loved ones!
Teegan Doveton
Teegan is a friendly face around the clinic to staff and patients alike. She has filled several working roles over the years. She joined the podiatrist team straight after graduating high school in 2006 as an Administrator and later studying, as an allied health nurse for the growing clinic before she became an Administration Manager. Teegan takes pride in her team and the infectious culture around the clinic.
Teegan believes The Podiatrist has allowed her to reach a happy medium with work/life balance while being a mother of 3 boys. She calls work her second home and her colleagues her mates. Their family loves the outdoors, especially camping holidays that include water skiing, and catching waves at the beach.
Tamie Alder
Tamie, or Tam Bam according to Troy, is our fantastic admin assistant. She loves the team here at The Podiatrist and how friendly everyone is. She also enjoys working with our patients, especially as they walk out of their treatment and say it’s like walking on pillows and their feet no longer ache.
Tamie has previously worked as an admin assistant, a full-time mum, and with Stradbroke Ferries for 13 years. Tamie hopes to someday travel to Canada with her husband, as well as see her kids grow up and settle in life. Outside of work, Tamie is a dedicated Girl Guide leader where she takes charge of 40 young ladies every week. The rest of her time revolves around her incredible family and fitting in a Broncos match when she can.
Tamie has previously worked as an admin assistant, a full-time mum, and with Stradbroke Ferries for 13 years. Tamie hopes to someday travel to Canada with her husband, as well as see her kids grow up and settle in life. Outside of work, Tamie is a dedicated Girl Guide leader where she takes charge of 40 young ladies every week. The rest of her time revolves around her incredible family and fitting in a Broncos match when she can.
Jocelyn Wilson
Jocelyn is our cheerful Administrative Assistant, born and raised on the Darling Downs. With a decade of experience in the health industry and certificates of excellence in Business and Medical Admin, she’s a real asset and brings a wealth of knowledge to our team.
Jocelyn loves seeing patients smile knowing they’ve had a great experience and are in good hands with their health - and we love that about her! She’s also a mother of two and shares our passion for helping families stay healthy and happy by providing expert and innovative care.
When Jocelyn isn’t working her magic at the office, you may find her cooking up a storm in the kitchen, swimming or playing touch football. Jocelyn is excited to explore a number of cities both here in Australia and overseas - so if you see her in reception and you’ve got some recommendations, let her know!
Jocelyn loves seeing patients smile knowing they’ve had a great experience and are in good hands with their health - and we love that about her! She’s also a mother of two and shares our passion for helping families stay healthy and happy by providing expert and innovative care.
When Jocelyn isn’t working her magic at the office, you may find her cooking up a storm in the kitchen, swimming or playing touch football. Jocelyn is excited to explore a number of cities both here in Australia and overseas - so if you see her in reception and you’ve got some recommendations, let her know!
Bonnie Gibson
Bonnie is our newest Administration Assistant. She has been working in a combination of admin/retail for 11 years. She loves interacting with different people every day and learning new things while putting a smile on their face.
Outside of work, Bonnie loves to go to the gym, walking and cooking. She enjoys making Platters of all kinds and has made plenty for a lot of people as a little weekend business.
Brittany Temple
With over five years experience working in reception for Podiatry and Physiotherapy with a Certificate 3 in Business Administration and recently completing an Associates Degree in Media and Communication, Brittany believes in treating others the way you want to be treated and always putting your best foot forward. Her personal values align strongly with that of The Podiatrist in working as a team, not putting up a 'mask or a 'front' and providing clients with high-quality care and service.
Outside of work, she’s extremely passionate about horses, most weekends you will find her out-competing her two Australian Stock Horses at local shows and camp drafts as well as spending quality time with her family.
Lou Gwynne
Lou is an awesome part of our admin team here at The Podiatrist, described by her peers as being very smart and funny. She’s also a fantastic mum to two beautiful children, which always keeps her very busy outside of work.
Lou loves the team feel here at The Podiatrist and how easy it is to be her lovely self. In the future, she hopes to continue to be a great role model for her family, which she is already definitely nailing! Outside of work, Lou enjoys getting outdoors with her family, going camping and four-wheel driving.
Lou loves the team feel here at The Podiatrist and how easy it is to be her lovely self. In the future, she hopes to continue to be a great role model for her family, which she is already definitely nailing! Outside of work, Lou enjoys getting outdoors with her family, going camping and four-wheel driving.
We’re always on the lookout for talented Podiatrists to join our ever-growing team and add to our dynamic culture.
14 Ipswich Street Toowoomba
Queensland 4350
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