PODIATRY
Every one of your Steps Count.
We are currently accepting new Podiatry clients at most of our clinics across Sydney and Tasmania. Same-week appointments are available at many locations.
Patients & Families
For referrers and Support Coordinators
How Can I Fund My Podiatry?
- NDIS (Capacity Building, Improved Health and Wellbeing) – covers podiatry assessment and treatment related to your disability goals, including routine foot care where you cannot safely manage it yourself
- Medicare – up to 5 sessions per calendar year with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (commonly used for diabetes-related foot care and chronic conditions)
- DVA – Gold Card and White Card accepted, GP referral required
WorkCover and CTP – accepted for workplace and motor vehicle injuries affecting the foot and lower limb - Private health insurance – rebates available through most funds with extras cover
- Self-funded – no referral needed for private patients
WHAT DO PODIATRISTS HELP WITH?
1.
HEEL AND ARCH PAIN
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles irritation, and general heel pain can make every step uncomfortable. We assess your foot mechanics, identify what is driving the pain, and combine hands-on treatment with load management and exercise to get you moving again.
2.
SKIN AND NAIL CARE
Corns, calluses, cracked heels, fungal nails, and ingrown toenails are common but they should not be ignored. We manage these gently and share easy routines to prevent flare-ups. No pressure to do it all at once.
3.
ORTHOTICS AND
BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT
When assessment shows that your foot or lower limb alignment is contributing to pain, we prescribe custom or prefabricated orthotics to redistribute pressure and support comfort. We pair them with footwear advice and simple exercises.
4.
DIABETIC FOOT CARE
6.
LOWER LIMB INJURY REHABILITATION
5.
CHILDREN'S FOOT AND
GAIT CONCERNS
Growing pains, toe walking, flat feet, and tripping more than expected can worry parents. We assess your child’s gait and development, separate the things that will self-correct from the things that need support, and give you a clear picture of what to watch and what to act on.
What can podiatrists help you with?
Are you experiencing foot, ankle or lower‑leg trouble? You’re not alone.
At Optimum, our podiatrists help you navigate the admin and keep things simple so you can stay active and comfortable.
Heel and arch pain
Ingrown toenails
Lower limb injuries
Diabetes foot care
Custom orthotics
Corns and calluses
Children's foot health
Skin conditions
Your Podiatry Roadmap
Get in touch
Book online on our Booking Directory, or call us, fill in an Appointment Request Form or ask your Support Coordinator to send a referral. We will confirm we have received your enquiry within one business day.
WE MATCH YOU WITH A PODIATRIST
Based on your needs, your location, and your availability, we connect you with the right clinician.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
We start with your story. Where it hurts. How it affects your walking, standing, and daily activities. We check your foot structure, skin and nail health, circulation, sensation, and gait. These baseline findings guide your care.
PERSONALISED TREATMENT PLAN
Your plan fits your week and your feet. We focus on reducing pain, improving function, and preventing problems from returning. If other clinicians can help, we align care through case conferences so the team is already on the same page.
REVIEW AND ADJUST
Your plan fits your week and your feet. We focus on reducing pain, improving function, and preventing problems from returning. If other clinicians can help, we align care through case conferences so the team is already on the same page.
EDUCATION AND PREVENTION
We teach you how to look after your feet between appointments: footwear choices, skin and nail routines, exercises for strength and balance, and early warning signs to watch for.
Simple tools. Plain language. Support for your day to day.
CAN I USE MY NDIS PLAN FOR PODIATRY.
Podiatry is used across disability services to support mobility and prevent walking problems causing complications in other muscles and joints in the body. We meet you where you are, with respect for your preferences and communication style.
Start with a no-cost discovery session:
We listen first, then design a clear care plan together. You will meet the team and feel comfortable in our accessible studio environment.
One team aligned:
Funding, made simpler:
We navigate your plan with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager, so you can stay focused on everyday life.
For over 20 years, Optimum Health Solutions has paired evidence-based care with compassionate support, keeping your plan practical, measurable, and aligned with what matters most to you.
Meet Our Podiatrists
Fatima Yousif
Podiatrist
BPodMed
Sahan Attanayake
Podiatrist
BMedSci (Hons), BPodMed
Referrers Hub
Whether you’re a new referrer or you’ve used our services before, the Optimum referrers hub has all your needs. With one click you can make enquiries, make referrals and check all of our clinics’ service capacities.
Start Your Enquiry
Clinics that offer Podiatry Services
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one business day. If you need to speak with someone now, call us on 1800 678 647.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only treat foot problems?
What are orthotics and do I need them?
Can you help with ingrown toenails?
Do you accept NDIS, Medicare (EPC), DVA, Workers Comp, and Private?
Yes, no wrong door. We’ll navigate the admin with you. Podiatry can be funded in NDIS plans when it’s disability‑related; mainstream routes include Medicare EPC, DVA, Workers Comp, and Private. We’ll map this into your Optimum Roadmap.
How often should I have a diabetes foot check?
How Can We Support You Today?
Our Core Services
A team of caring health professionals working together around you.
From physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation to speech pathology, dietetics, podiatry and more, your care is coordinated not fragmented.
NDIS Disability Services
Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone.
As a registered NDIS provider, we align therapy with your plan and help map out a clear and sustainable pathway so funding works for you.
Careers at Optimum
Do meaningful work without burning out.
Join a supportive multidisciplinary team where mentoring, collaboration and professional growth are part of everyday practice.
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