At The Foot Folk we use a hands-on approach using evidence-based techniques to help with all your foot needs, helping you continue to put your best foot forward! We welcome new clients of all ages with open arms and a friendly smile. We work with people of all ages offering services including general foot and nail care, treatment of sports injuries and treatment of pain. As we work with all ages, we love working with children who experience foot pain, injuries or need an assessment of their chosen footwear as well as any other issues they may be suffering from. At our clinics we provide high-quality general podiatry care and have a keen interest in sports-based podiatry. We accept Allied Health care plans from GPs, heath funds and private patients. For a heel pain Clayton we can help you.
If you have any questions about whether The Foot Folk might be for you, please feel to reach out via our online enquiry form via the “Contact Us” page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Heel pain can have a huge impact on our ability to live our daily lives.
There are many possible causes of this type of pain. The most common causes are plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Plantar fasciitis is caused by an inflammation of the fascia (ligaments) that run from the heel and up under the arch of the foot. This inflammation can cause significant pain. A heel spur is a bony protrusion. These spurs are often caused by an ongoing or reoccurring inflammation or strain of the muscles and ligaments surrounding the heel, most commonly plantar fasciitis. This causes a calcium deposit under the bone of the heel which then turns into a bony protrusion. Our podiatrists will conduct an assessment and then use a targeted approach to treat your symptoms and the underlying cause of the pain.
Joe is the founder of the Foot Folk Podiatry group, realising his dream of starting a podiatry clinic of his own. Joe completed his Masters of Podiatric Practice/Bachelor of Health Science in 2017, following his career ambitions in his hometown of Melbourne. With heavy exposure to sporting injuries stemming from playing Cricket and Football, Joe loves getting hands on when dealing with local athletes. His specialities include hand-made manufacture of custom orthotics, performed through his separate platform “CorrectStep Orthotics”, where you will often find Joe when not working in the clinic. Exercise and physical therapy are something Joe loves being involved with, applying massage and dry needling if required for treatment goals. Outside of Podiatry, you will likely find Joe supporting his beloved North Melbourne football club or playing cricket with the mighty Cluden Cricket club. With over 3 years of clinical experience, including a stint in the UK’s NHS, Joe brings his passion for podiatry to you with a friendly smile.