Melanie Clarke Adelaide Podiatrist
Health Care in Adelaide

A foundation for health heal podiatry adelaide is located right in the heart of the city in adelaide arcade. Services at heal podiatry: - treatment of foot & lower limb injury - skin & nail care - sports injuries - video/computer gait analysis - soft and hard orthotics - preventative care - diabetes - dry needling/acupunture - mobilisation techniques - epc/dva podiatrists: - melanie clarke - ellen sawford - richard crosby - sean murpphy(glen osmond/afc) - ben tirri ( glen osmond). All of heal's podiatrists are fully accredited and are members of the australian podiatry association and sports medicine australia.

Taking a proactive role in foot heath by seeking education and assessment from our podiatrists can assist you maintain well feet. Information regarding foot care, footwear and any potential problems that may arise from posture and gait can enable you to seek treatment at an early stage ensuring faster recovery and better results. Some feet have exceptional needs children’s feet, sporting feet, occupied feet, adult feet and feet affected by disease. Melanie believes in providing the very best service and treatment and has always worked in conjunction with a number of other health professionals in order to accomplish the best outcome for her clients. Melanie has a powerful affiliation with the Uni of SA through her labor previously as a clinical supervisor and currently in the clinical placement program. Ellen has a keen interest in all aspects of podiatry including general foot care and education, nail surgery and bio mechanical concerns. Ellen has previously worked for many years as a swimming instructor, helping children and adults alike. Ellen believes strongly in the importance of education and accepting overall health. Rob’s 19 years playing football for clubs including North Adelaide and Walkerville has helped him form a potent understanding and interest in the area of sports podiatry. Rob is also focused in the areas of general foot care, clinical bio mechanics, paediactics, musculoskeletal screening, injury management and injury prevention. Ben believes in a hands on approach to preventative concern and in addressing all facets of well being in order to attain optimum health. Ben has a exceptional interest in the area of pediatrics and has worked extensively with children with exceptional needs. Matthew has a wide range of interests within podiatry including nail surgery, bio mechanics, foot injuries and rehabilitation. Sean has been in private practice since 1993, has worked as a guest lecturer at the Uni of SA and is currently involved in the clinical placement program. Sean’s main area of interest is clinical bio mechanics, musculoskeletal screening and injury prevention. Damir Metljak has been an enthusiastic member of our West Lakes team since hasty 2012. At a personal slick Damir has eternal had a mighty sporting interest, having played lofty slick soccer for many years and more recently becoming increasingly committed to rowing. Damir’s involvement and understanding of team sports provides a basis for his pediatric interest in the areas of musculoskeletal screening, clinical bio mechanics and ingrown toenail surgery. Rob is also focused in the areas of general foot care, clinical bio mechanics, pediatrics, musculoskeletal screening, injury management and injury prevention. We look behind a range of clients of all ages from toddlers to the earlier person, the sedentary to elite athletes. Diabetic assessments thorough appointments where we assess and monitor the general health of you feet and assist in the prevention of complications that can occur with diabetes. Biomechanical assessment assessing the body’s mechanics allows us to grasp the cause of many feet, leg, hip and back problems. We look at a whole range of issues including posture, coordination, balance and desirable and gross motor skills good for their age and stage of development. We are capable to assess and educate on the features and types of shoes that suit you and your needs.