Emma is an experienced Podiatrist who has both a Master of Health Specialisation (Podiatric Medicine) from University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Podiatry from Latrobe University.
Her clinical practice specialises in biomechanics, sports medicine and injury management, with a strong interest in winter sports (skiing, ice hockey and ice skating), football and running (sprinting, long distance and trail). Junior and paediatric athletes are also a clinical interest after she completed her Masters in 2011 with specific paediatric sport and biomechanical components.
Emma is the current Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis Podiatrist working within the players medical services department of sports medicine practitioners and allied health specialists.
She is also the current Western Bulldogs AFL / AFLW / VFL / VFLW Podiatrist, and AFL Women’s National Academy Podiatrist, so can offer consults on all lower limb football related injuries as well as football boot prescriptions.
Emma is a qualified Master Boot Fitter of ski and snowboard boots which includes fitting and modifying boots, customising footbeds and problem-solving boot fit concerns. Having also worked in Melbourne’s leading technical athletic footwear stores she can provide advice on footwear selection for her patients.
Extending beyond sports medicine – Emma is happy to consult on all common foot and lower limb complaints such as heel and arch pain, nail conditions and surgeries, diabetic assessments, foot and leg pain, orthotic therapy, and paediatrics.
Current sporting team/club/association positions:
- Podiatrist – Australian Open (Grand Slam Tennis – ATP and WTA)
- Podiatrist – Western Bulldogs Football Club (AFL, AFLW and VFL)
- Technical Advisor and Technical Delegate – International
Paralympic Committee, World Para Ice Hockey
- Head Coach – Victorian Women’s Ice Hockey Team
- General Manager – Victorian U18 Boys Ice Hockey Team
- Head of Medical Services and Sports Integrity Officer – Melbourne
Mustangs (Australian Ice Hockey League)
Former positions:
- Podiatrist – AFLW National NAB Academy
- Podiatry Advisor – Little Athletics Victoria
- General Manager – Australian Para Ice Hockey Team
- General Manager – Australian Women’s Ice Hockey Team
Availability: Tuesdays (1-8pm), Fridays (1-6pm).
