HEIDI SCHLESNIAK
Heidi completed a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science in 2011. Following on from this she completed a Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation and finally completed a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine; all at The University of Western Australia.
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In her time as a student Heidi was awarded the Dean’s Prize in Podiatric Medicine along with the Podiatrists Registration board of WA prize, the William T Woodhead Prize for Podiatric Biomechanics and the Podiatry WA Prize.
Heidi has been working privately since graduating in 2015. In this time Heidi has covered a broad aspect of podiatric complaints including sporting injury, general foot complaints, diabetic foot care, paediatrics, workplace injury and minor surgical procedures.
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With her background in Exercise physiology, Heidi takes a keen interest in sporting injury, biomechanics and footwear however enjoys the broad scope that podiatrists cover.
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Heidi has completed extensive training in the management of tendon injury and enjoys creating customised rehabilitation and strength programs for those people looking to overcome troublesome tendinopathies.
Heidi also has a wealth of experience in the management of recurrent ingrowing toenails. Heidi is adept at operative and non-operative methods in treating ingrowing toenails.
Heidi is a mum to two beautiful boys aged 4 years and 6 months old. When Heidi is not in the clinic seeing patients she is spending time with her young family, or watching the footy!
JESSIE BATES
In 2014 Jessie completed her Bachelor of Podiatry Medicine at the University of
Western Australia and has been working in busy private practices across Perth ever
since.
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Growing up in Albany Jessie has always loved team sports, her favourite being
hockey. In recent years she has developed a passion for running and recently
completed her first half marathon. Jessie has a strong interest in biomechanics,
musculoskeletal injuries, orthotics and athletic footwear.
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Jessie has recently become a mother and finds chasing a toddler around great for
her fitness. Since becoming a mother she has a new found passion for treating
paediatric patients.
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Jessie believes in providing a well rounded holistic approach, ensuring the best
treatment outcomes for her patients. She regularly attends training courses to
ensure that she is up to date with new podiatry techniques and training modalities.
Jessie is compassionate and empathetic towards all of her patients allowing her to
form great relationships whilst providing the best possible care.
JAMES KNOX
James is a podiatrist with over 10 years of experience. He has experience with a range of services including general foot care, sports podiatry and nail surgery. James has a strong passion for mental and physical wellness. He's great at working with both kids and adults, and also has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. James' experience includes working in a range of settings such as tertiary hospitals, day hospitals, secondary community clinics, private practice and aged-care facilities. He has operated across a number of disciplines within the field and is well versed and confident in a large range of therapies and modalities.
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Outside of podiatry, James is a highly experienced musician, and has worked as a classical violinist, session work as a drummer, guitarist, vocalist, bass player and keys player in addition to national tours, national radio play and festival appearances with a number of his original bands. He also has a passion for weightlifting and have previously competed as a fitness model at the state level.