Podiatry

Paediatric podiatrists help and treat babies, toddlers and older children with disorders of the feet and lower limbs

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About Independent Consulting Podiatrists at Adelaide Paediatrics

Independent consulting podiatrists at Adelaide Paediatrics offer podiatry for babies, toddlers and older children to deal with any disorders of the feet and lower limbs with the aim of supporting each child to achieve their greatest physical potential, allowing them to be active and engaged in life’s activities.

A doctor’s referral is not required to see a podiatrist.

How does a Podiatrist help?

Your child might see a podiatrist for:

  • flat feet

  • toe walking

  • in-toeing / out-toeing

  • gait abnormalities

  • lower limb pain

  • normal lower limb development

  • in grown toe nails

  • warts

  • orthotic therapy

  • footwear assessment

Meet Consulting Podiatrists

  • Independent Consulting Paediatric Podiatrist
    ABN 12 041 946 701

    Qualifications: Bachelor of Podiatry, University of South Australia 2012, Certified Paediatric Podiatrist – Australian Podiatry Association (ApodA) 2022

    Member of: Australian Podiatry Association, Management Committee of the ApodA Australian Paediatric Podiatry Special Interest Group (2021 – current)

    Sophie has a range of clinical experience within the private and public paediatric sectors, as well as being a clinical tutor to final year students at the University of South Australia. She has completed the Career Framework pathway through the Australian Podiatry Association to receive credentials as a Certified Paediatric Podiatrist. This process assesses and demonstrates specialisation and leadership in Paediatric Podiatry.

    Sophie consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End SuperGym and enjoys working with all aspects of children’s development, from unstable new walkers to active adolescents, and endeavors to make appointments engaging for her patients. She understands the importance of a multidisciplinary team and works closely with other health professionals to help families feel supported and progress towards their goals.

    Sophie has undertaken a broad range of professional development. Her particular interests include general paediatric orthopaedics, gross motor development, growth plate and lower leg musculoskeletal pain, acute injuries and toe walking presentations.

    Please feel free to email Sophie if you have any questions.

    EMAIL SOPHIE

    Make an appointment:

    Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
    71 Henley Beach Road
    Mile End SA 5031
    T: 08 7123 6147

  • Independent Consulting Paediatric Podiatrist
    ABN 11 434 732 096

    Qualifications: Bachelor of Podiatry (University of South Australia, Conferred 2011), Bachelor of Health Science, University of South Australia (Divisional Honours – Podiatry, Conferred 2018), Australian Podiatry Council credentialed Paediatric Podiatrist (Conferred 2019)

    Nikki has worked as an accredited podiatrist in the public, private, rural and metropolitan regions of South Australia and Victoria since graduating in 2011. During her time in Melbourne, she worked at Monash Health as a Paediatric Podiatrist in the multi-disciplinary Child Development Unit.

    Additionally, Nikki has held clinical leadership positions at several organisations, published research with UniSA and LaTrobe University and resided on the Australasian Podiatry Council NDIS committee. She has represented paediatric podiatry at a state and national level in a range of forums.

    Nikki is one of only a handful of podiatrists nationally to become a Certified Paediatric Podiatrist, recognising her knowledge, skills, leadership and research within this area of podiatry.

    Since returning to Adelaide, Nikki has resumed her position as Senior Paediatric Podiatrist at Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital and is a clinical tutor at the University of South Australia teaching Paediatrics to students in their final year of study.

    In her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park and Mile End locations, Nikki enjoys working with children of all ages and loves to create a fun environment during her sessions. She has a special interest in toe walking, joint hypermobility and foot pain. Nikki is passionate about providing children with the best possible care and helping them to achieve their full potential.

    EMAIL NIKKI

    Make an appointment:

    Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
    71 Henley Beach Road
    Mile End SA 5031
    T: 08 7123 6147

    Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
    360 Magill Road
    Kensington Park SA 5068
    T: 08 7123 6176

Make a booking

Independent Medical Specialists consulting in private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics triage incoming referrals and aim to accommodate urgent referrals as soon as possible, offering the earliest available appointment with a paediatrician

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
    Suite 15, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
    57-59 Anzac Highway
    Ashford SA 5035

    T: 08 7123 6171
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
    Mark Oliphant Building
    8/5 Laffer Drive
    Bedford Park
    SA 5042

    T: 08 7123 6149
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
    32 Oldham Road
    Elizabeth Vale
    SA 5112

    T: 08 7123 6148
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
    360 Magill Road
    Kensington Park
    SA 5068

    T: 08 7123 6176
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
    SuperGym Therapy & Rehab Centre
    71 Henley Beach Road
    Mile End SA 5031

    T: 08 7123 6147
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
    221-223 Main South Road
    Morphett Vale SA 5162

    T: 08 7123 6163
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Mount Barker
    2/50 Victoria Road
    Mount Barker SA 5251

    T: 08 7123 6175
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
    Calvary Hospital
    89 Strangways Terrace
    North Adelaide SA 5006

    T: 08 7123 6173
    F: 08 7123 0821

  • Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
    The Terraces
    4-6 Goodwood Road
    Wayville SA 5034

    T: 08 7123 6177
    F: 08 7123 0821