Podiatrists are primary health care specialists who are skilled in the management of lower limb problems. They treat patients in a variety of ways including orthotic devices, physical therapy or surgery.

Podiatrists help patients eliminate foot pain, gain mobility, and maintain healthy feet. They treat sports injuries; common foot conditions such as bunions, heel pain, spurs, flat feet, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, fungal infections, diabetic wounds, warts, corns and calluses. The practice of Podiatry is the assessment of the foot and the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders of the foot by therapeutic, surgical, orthotic and palliative means. A Podiatrist also renders care of sprains, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel.

Adrian Vermeulen Minkwit

Sports and Biomechanical Podiatrist

Adrian is a podiatrist trained in biomechanics and sports podiatry. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Applied Science (H.I.M.) from the University of Sydney in 2006 and then completed a Bachelor of Podiatry at the University of Newcastle in 2010. Since this time Adrian has been actively engaged in private practice in Sydney's western suburbs and upper north shore participating in all facets of podiatry from general dermatological care to ingrown nail surgery and sports podiatry.

Recently, Adrian has focused his attention towards podiatric sports medicine, musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation and orthotic therapy. Adrian also has a keen interest in shoe manufacture and design having worked for over 5 years in the technical sports footwear industry.

Adrian prides himself on staying up to date with the latest technologies and evidence in the field of podiatry and regularly attends both state and national conferences and continuing professional development programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science in the field of Health Information Management (University of Sydney)
Bachelor of Podiatry (University of Newcastle)

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Australian Podiatry Association - Member

Peter Thomas

Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Australian Podiatry Association – Member
Sports Medicine Australia - Member

Daniel Vermeulen Minkwit

Podiatrist

Daniel graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2011 with a Bachelor of Podiatry. Since then, Daniel has enjoyed developing relationships with regular clients in private practice. Daniel is a skilled podiatrist specialising in general lower limb complaints including general skin and nail care, gait assessment, orthotic therapy and ingrown nail resection and surgery.

Outside of work Daniel has been playing soccer for over 25 yeas and has developed a keen interest in foot biomechanics including knee pain, shin splints, calf muscle pathologies, heel pain, arch pain and forefoot deformities.

Daniel has over 5 years experience in the technical running shoe industry which led him to pursue a career in podiatry. During his tenure as a podiatrist Daniel has worked in a variety of private practices throughout Sydney including working under the guidance of podiatric surgeons.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Podiatry (University of Newcastle)

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Australian Podiatry Association - Member