Matt chose to be a podiatrist as he has a keen interest in health and the human body. He liked the idea of having expertise in one area of the body. He also loved the idea of being able to help people with their pain.
Matt plays Aussie Rules Football for Ganmain Grong Grong Matong and is the president of the Ganmain Cricket Club. Apart from playing sport, Matt enjoys spending his time with his wife and daughter.
Matt has gained 7 years of experience as a podiatrist with Active Foot Clinic, and is currently offering his services as a Senior Podiatrist in Wagga Wagga, Leeton and Cootamundra. He enjoys helping people resolve their symptoms whether they be a chronic injury or an acute ingrown toenail. He has a particular interest in sports injuries and the biomechanics of the foot and ankle.
Matt is a relatable person who always works hard for all of his patients.
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Originally from South Africa, Janie and her family relocated to Australia during her early teens where they then settled in Mildura. It was during her work experience in year 10, that Janie found a particular interest in podiatry. From there she studied a Bachelor of Podiatry at the University of Newcastle, completing her studies at the end of 2023. Janie is interested in all aspects of podiatry from complex biomechanical patients to nail care and corn removal.
Janie decided to join the Active Foot Clinic team due to the ability to work with a large, supportive team of experienced podiatrists and is excited for the opportunities available to grow as a practitioner. She has always wanted to move back to a regional area after completing her studies and was drawn to Wagga Wagga and the small towns of the Riverina. Away from podiatry Janie enjoys spending time with her friends, swimming and going for long walks. View details »
Hailing from the city of churches, Marie attained her Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of South Australia. Over the 16 years she has been practising podiatry, Marie has gained experience in a wide variety of podiatry settings ranging from high risk/diabetic foot focussed departments of public hospitals to private clinics.
In 2015, Marie moved to Wagga Wagga with her now husband Matt, and also has some immediate family living locally. Marie is heavily involved in the MCUE football/netball club, reflecting that this is where she has gained the most comprehensive insight into regional living and the wonderful people that make the community so special.
Marie always had a keen interest in sport and helping people. Having experienced a lot of sporting injuries herself, and many sport injuries are lower limb related, she enjoys the opportunity being a podiatrist affords her to help others with similar afflictions. She takes great pleasure in helping athletes get back to their sports as soon as safely possible.
Her passion for helping others transfers to helping kids. “I hate to see kids having to sit on the side lines and not get involved because of a problem that is treatable.” says Marie.
Marie is a Senior Podiatrist & Shoe expert offering services in Wagga Wagga & Leeton. View details »