Melanie graduated from La Trobe University in Victoria in 1995 and has worked in all aspects of Podiatry including, ingrown toenail surgery, high-risk foot clinics and with professional sporting teams. Melanie has a special interest in preventative health for all aspects of Podiatry- addressing potential problems before they become chronic, specifically, painful ingrown toenails. Mel has performed hundreds of surgeries over more than 25 years in practice. Melanie loves to run and therefore has a special interest in treating the lower limb problems that may arise from running. She often treats runners and athletes who experience painful ingrown toenails due to shoe trauma while running.

Erin Ritchie

Erin has a special interest in the application of OnyFix ingrown toenail bracing and KeryFlex toenail restoration. Erin sees a lot of ingrown toenails each day and can advise on the best option for her clients. The management she advises may be an immediate non-surgical treatment or maybe a pain free nail bracing system to help the nail grow out better. If the nail has not resolved with these options, she can perform an ingrown toenail resection under local anesthetic for a more permanent solution to the ingrowing portion of the nail.

Erin is from the Illawarra, NSW and graduated from Western Sydney University. She loves walking her dogs, swimming, reading, and arts and crafts. Erin values keeping up with the latest research and technologies to provide the best care possible.

Keely O’Neill

Keely has a keen interest in ingrown toenail treatment and surgery. She actually really loves to perform ingrown toenail surgery and likes to follow up on her patients for a few months post surgery to make sure they are happy with their outcome. Keely also takes pride in helping a patient find relief from pain with dry needling, foot mobilisation, massage, strapping, footwear and orthoses.

Keely was raised in rural central west NSW and loves to go to the gym, going on hikes, long walks as well as reading. Keely enjoys research and keeping up to date with the latest methods of treatment and learning new skills to help treat patients.

Katie Gillingham

Born and raised in Canberra, Katie has a vast knowledge of conditions associated with gymnasts, swimmers and soccer players from her own day to day life.

Ingrown nail removal through non-surgical methods is an option Katie enjoys performing along with surgical treatment if necessary for the patient. Katie has performed hundreds of ingrown toenail surgeries. During the appointment the patient will receive information on how and why ingrown toenails are present and how to prevent re-occurrence.

Katie provides excellent pre and post-surgical care, ensuring you are informed and comfortable at every stage. She is dedicated to treating every person holistically and takes care to create a management plan for every patient to ensure they receive exceptional on-going care depending on their needs.