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Diabetic Care

People with diabetes are at risk of diabetes-related foot conditions therefore daily foot care and ongoing professional checks are essential, particularly for diabetics who have difficulty managing their blood sugar or blood pressure. Diabetes can damage nerves and reduce blood flow, increasing the risk of complications like foot ulcers. In fact, people with diabetes are 15 times more likely to require amputation.

Other Treatments

Detailed Biomechanic Assessment

Dry Needling

Footwear Assessment

Keryflex

Kinesiology and Rigid Taping

Nail Surgery

Orthotics & Insoles

Visual Gait Analysis

Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. Diabetes is an epidemic of the 21st century and a big challenge in Australia’s health system. Diabetes is the seventh most common cause of death in Australia. Statistic shows that 1.9 million Australians have diabetes. More than 300 Australians develop diabetes every day.

There are three types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes: This occurs when the cells of the pancreas are destroyed by the body’s immune system and therefore the body is unable to process any insulin. Treatment is through ongoing insulin therapy.

Type 2 diabetes: This occurs when the pancreas is not producing enough insulin or the insulin that is produced doesn’t work effectively.

Risk factors include age, family history, ethnicity and lifestyle factors.

Gestational diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy and usually goes away after the baby is born. However, women who have had gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

 

Diabetes complications:

If diabetes is not well managed, it can cause complications like the following:

  1. Blindness.
  2. Diabetes related foot ulcers or amputations. There are around 4400 amputations in
    Australia every year as a result of diabetes.
  3. Heart disease.
  4. Kidney disease.
  5. Peripheral neuropathy.

It is important to take care of your feet when you have diabetes because it can lead
to damage to the nerves in the feet, leading to poor circulation and increased risk of
foot ulceration. This risk if higher if:

  • You’ve had diabetes for a long time.
  • Your blood sugar levels haven’t been well controlled and its been high for long time.
  • You smoke which can lead to reduced blood flow and slow the rate of healing.

Diabetes foot check is therefore very important. We conduct a thorough diabetic foot assessment to reduce your risk of complications.

The neurovascular assessment includes:

  • Circulation (blood flow to your feet).
  • Sensations (nerves).
  • Skin and toenails.

Take the first step today by booking an appointment with one of our podiatrists to ensure your feet stay healthy and strong.

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Team Member

Marlaina

Marlaina has recently joined our part time team and brings a warm, friendly and positive approach to patient care. She enjoys creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and supported. When not at work, Marlaina loves spending time with her family and friends. Hiking, travel and listening to old records in her free time.

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Debra

Team Member

Debra has worked in various health related roles over the last 25 years ranging from the Cancer Council to a Women’s Hormone Clinic along with a stint volunteering with Lifeline Australia. She’s always got a smile to welcome you and loves getting to know patients.

She has 3 daughters that she’s very proud of and loves living near the ocean. When she’s not working she likes catching up with friends, travelling, meditation, going to concerts as well as spending quality time with her family.

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Kim – Marie

Team member

Kim – Marie is a new member of our amazing team and is one of our permanent part- time staff. She has a degree in Commerce and Marketing and extensive experience in medical administration. She is a very proud Mum of two gorgeous kids and has just come back into the work force after focusing on being a Mum for a few years. She absolutely loves music and travel.

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Adisha

Team Member

Adisha is another one of our friendly receptionists part of the Elite Podiatry team. She is studying biomedical science at university and also works part time at a pharmacy.

In her spare time she loves beach days, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

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Ella

Team Member

Ella is one of our wonderful receptionists and loves working in our family orientated environment. She is currently studying nursing and her favourite past time is walking her dog on the beach and being with her family and friends.

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Dee

Team member

Dee is part of our incredible team and is one of our permanent admin team members.

Always greeting you with the biggest smile, Dee enjoys spending time with her family and runs a successful baking and cookie company. She’s always out and about and loves living life to the fullest.

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Tara

Finances manager

Tara is our second in charge and has extensive experience in running office & retail environments. She is positive, communicative and loves interacting with our patients to provide excellent service and ensures our clinic runs efficiently.

As a qualified bookkeeper, she looks after all the admin of the practice and supports reception.

In her downtime, she loves beach activities, long walks and sharing wine with friends!

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Stacey

Practice Manager

Stacey is the Practice Manager at Elite Podiatry and is passionate about creating a positive experience for both patients and staff. With many years of experience in health and allied health settings, she brings warmth, organisation and a genuine love of helping people.

When she’s not at work, Stacey loves spending time with her family, cheering on her son’s sporting adventures, playing beach volleyball and enjoying what life has to offer.

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Dr Caitlin Tran

Podiatrist

Caitlin graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree after completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences degree in Medical Science at the University of Western Australia.

Caitlin has spent most of her life dancing and recognises the importance of looking after one’s foot and overall health. She has a keen interest in foot health and biomechanics, enjoying her role as a permanent podiatrist at Elite Podiatry Mullaloo.

Having experience as a dance instructor, she looks forward to utilising her leadership skills integrated with her podiatric knowledge to build the foundation of providing high-quality patient-centred care.

Dr Caitlin Tran

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Dr Latifa Jafari

Senior Podiatrist

Latifa completed her post graduate degree in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at UWA in 2021. She enjoys treating calluses, ingrown toenails and musculoskeletal conditions with an interest in paediatrics. Latifa is very keen to share her knowledge with her patients to improve their quality of life.

Outside work, Latifa loves to spend time with family and friends, go on long walks and explore mother nature.

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Dr Greg Lewis

Podiatrist & Registered Nurse

Greg is another one of our amazing podiatrists who completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine post-graduate degree at the University of Western Australia. He is also dually qualified as a registered nurse.

Greg joined the Elite Podiatry team back in 2018 and is now currently working as part of our incredible team as a podiatrist/nurse. In his spare time, Greg enjoys running, going to the gym, camping and playing basketball.

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Dr Marie Ishak-Lewis

Founder, Principal Podiatrist, Pharmacist & Lecturer

Marie, the owner and director of Elite Podiatry, is both a qualified Podiatrist and Pharmacist. She first established her founding Stirling clinic in December 2004 and has had exceptional success since. An inventor of a globally patented orthotic, Synxsole, Marie has been on Shark Tank and wrangled a deal with business guru Andrew Banks! She also has featured on Channel Seven’s Today Tonight, The Sunday Times, Smart Company, Lower Extremity Magazine in the USA and has been a regular on both ABC Radio and CurtinFM as their specialist Podiatrist.

Marie also lectures at the prestigious University of Western Australia in both the Pharmacy and Podiatry departments. She is also a mentor and regularly attends UWA Alumni events for graduating students.