About Us

EDUCATING YOU HOW TO MOVE AND FEEL BETTER.

As a new patient to our clinic we want to ensure you “hit the ground running”. We have clinics in Elsternwick, Port Melbourne, and Williamstown, and the expertise to assist with all your lower limb pains and foot problems”

Gary has played football for many years at various standards, playing interstate and at VFL level. He now dedicates his time outside of work to his young family and triathlon. He is driven by progression and improvement. He recently qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii placing 2nd in his age group at the 2018 New Zealand Ironman. Gary understands the importance of patience and training smart, to achieve your goals.

Gary obtained a Bachelor of Podiatry at La Trobe University, completing his final clinical placement in London, gaining a broader perspective of Podiatric care and strengthening his treatment skills. Having over 9 years of clinical experience, Gary has a particular interest in sports podiatry, biomechanics and musculoskeletal therapy.

Gary brings together a strong interest in sports science and first-hand experience in treating the vast musculoskeletal injuries related to endurance and competitive team sports. Gary utilizes up to date techniques relating to muscle strengthening, stretching, strapping/padding, footwear and orthotic therapy.

Personal Achievements

• Ironman age group World Championship finisher
• Ironman New Zealand 2018 AG 2nd place
• Geelong 70.3 Ironman 2017 AG 1st Place
• 33 minute 10km
• Sub 75 min half marathon
• Melbourne Ironman finisher 2014
• VFL Premiership Port Melbourne FC

Professional Achievements

• Shock wave therapy master class
• Strongfeet certified practitioner
• Foot mobilisation accreditation
• Member of Australian Podiatry Association
• Member of Sports Medicine Australia

Matthew is a qualified running coach and has a strong running/ sporting background. He has completed an Ironman triathlon, an ultra marathon (100km) and several marathons. His passion for running and triathlon is evident in his interactions with his patients who share similar goals. He understands what it’s like to be injured and knows first hand why runners don’t like being told to “stop running”! He also played football and cricket at junior representative level.

Matt obtained a Bachelors of Podiatry degree from La Trobe University. He graduated with honours in the field of foot orthotics and foot plantar pressures. His research in this area enabled him to gain extensive knowledge of the mechanics by which orthotics influence foot posture and weight distribution beneath our feet.

Matt’s professional achievements include having co-chaired the Australian Podiatry Association Sports Special Interest Group. Through this network, he has established strong relationships with other sports based therapists from a variety of disciplines.

Personal Achievements

• Ironman and ultra marathon finisher
• 2:59 Marathon – Melbourne, 2019
• 36 minute 10km
• Premiership player VTCA- Strathmore Cricket Club
• 8 week mindfulness course

Professional Achievements

• Level 2 recreational running coach
• Accredited dry needling course
• Strongfeet certified practitioner
• Foot mobilisation accreditation
• Member of Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia

Madeleine joined Up and Running Podiatry with an elite athletics background and has represented Great Britain and Scotland in both cross-country and track and field. Her interest in Podiatry stems from her own experiences with various lower limb injuries which fuels her passion for treating both international and recreational athletes to help them return to full fitness.

Madeleine graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh with a first class BSc (Hons) in Podiatry and is currently studying a masters in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery. She has experience in the United Kingdom and Australia in both private and public health sectors.

Her key interests are in sports injuries, injury prevention/rehabilitation and footwear, specifically running shoes and the impact they have on lower limb biomechanics.

Madeleine is a dedicated and caring Podiatrist that treats a number of Podiatry conditions ranging from routine skin and nail care to orthotics and biomechanics in both children and elderly populations.

Personal Achievements and Interests.
– 2nd place Athletics Australia Nationals 1500m – 2019
– Represented Great Britain at the European cross country championships.
– Twice Scottish National senior 1500m champion.
– Maddie claims to have successfully stood up on a surfboard for more than a second..
– Enjoys travelling and has visited 20 different countries.
– Maddie is a self declared running shoe nerd, and has a pretty impressive collection.

Professional Achievements
– Foot mobilisation accreditation.
– Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
– ANZPAC

Alec is passionate about helping patients get back to doing what they love. Whether it be back to the gym, sport, walking or running Alec takes pride in creating tailored management plans to help his patients hit their goals.

Personal Achievements

• Certificate III & IV in Fitness and Personal Training
• Great Ocean Road marathon
• Melbourne Running Fest, Run Melbourne,  Sydney Morning Herald and Blackmore’s half marathons
• Representing Barking Rugby Club in the England National Division
• Waverley Rugby Club Player of the Year 2010

Professional Achievements

• Running technique correction course
• Member of Australian Podiatry Association
• Member of Sports Medicine Australia
• Shockwave therapy masterclass
• Foot Mobilisation Accreditation and Injection Therapies for the Lower Limb masterclass
• Qualified Chef

Matthew played football for many years including state and VFL level, finishing his time with local team De La Salle Old Collegians. He held leadership titles at all levels including several years as Captain of De La.

He sustained multiple lower limb injuries during this time and recovery from multiple surgeries has lead to an increased interest and passion for injury rehabilitation and return to run programming. Matt has himself recently completed a return to triathlon competition after significant knee surgeries.

Matt has completed a Bachelor of Science with Majors in Anatomy and Physiology via Monash University and also a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Podiatric Practice with Latrobe University.

Matt has worked for nine years in private practice and combined with his personal sporting experiences has developed a passion for Sports Podiatry and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries of the foot and ankle.

Personal achievements/interests:

• VAFA Premier Woodrow Medallist (Competition Best and Fairest)
• State Football representative
• VFL career over multiple seasons
• DLSOCAFC Captain
• Multiple Ironman 70.3 finisher
• Melbourne Marathon finisher

Professional achievements:

• Accredited Dry Needling Course
• SMA conference attendee 2017-19
• Regular IOP CPD attendee

With a history in professional dance, years of soccer and a passion for healthcare, it is no wonder that Isaac endeavoured to become a podiatrist. Throughout his career as a professional dancer Isaac won multiple international medal for Australia, however he also witnessed an assortment of foot and ankle sports injuries during his career.
Dancing taught him about the importance of appropriate foot care, stretching and strength training, which he implements as the Australian International Dance Team’s Podiatrist.

This has equipped Isaac with experience treating an array of sports/foot related injuries including ankle pain, heel pain and bunion therapies, to ingrown nail pain and diabetes foot assessments.

After completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Science at Melbourne University Isaac’s curiosity for sports injury prevention continued and he became a surgical operating theatre technician. Through his time in the operating theatre he was taught all about foot and ankle injuries. This propelled Isaac into a career podiatry, completing a Masters of Podiatry Practise.

Isaac plans to further specialise as a Podiatric Surgeon, to which he is currently completing his Endorsed schedule medicines to combine with his podiatry treatment. His professional interests include paediatric foot pathologies and dancer foot/ ankle injuries.

Other interests of Isaac’s include going on camping adventures and exploring the outdoors with his trusty sidekick Holly the British bulldog. He also enjoys playing soccer in a local league on the weekend and showing off his disco dance moves whenever possible.

Personal achievements/interests:

• Showdance finalist in Germany, Korea and Japan international dance competitions
• Dual International Gold medal winner in Tap dance
• Geelong Region; Soccer premier for 2 year in succession
• Trinity of london accredited Jazz clarinet musician/coach
• Self proclaimed world class Honey Soy Chicken chef

Professional achievements:

• Certified AHPRA Podiatrist
• Qualified in Lower limb Dry Needling
• Member of Australian Paediatric Podiatry
• Current Volunteer Podiatrist for The International Australian Dance Team

A podiatrist with a unique background and a passion for learning, Matt is able to draw on many different techniques and approaches to get his patients moving and feeling better. 

Originally from Sydney, Matt’s interest in podiatry developed during high school, when he visited a sports podiatrist for running related shin pain.

A pair of orthotics and a well designed exercise program allowed Matt to resolve his pain and continue running throughout the track and field season. Knowing first hand the power of podiatry, he loves to help people from all walks of life get out of pain so they can get back doing what they love; whether it be crushing a marathon personal best or walking the dog with their family. 

His 10+ years of elite middle distance combined with several years of working in athletic shoe retail has taught Matt an abundance about: running footwear, running technique and the tremendous value of targeted strength training to bulletproof a runner against overuse injuries. This knowledge adds to his toolkit as a podiatrist.

Outside of the clinic, Matt has truly embraced the Melbourne lifestyle and loves exploring local coffee shops and restaurants, getting out for a bike ride and tuning into track and field meets. Matt still loves to get out for a run whenever he can in the leafy green eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and views running as a great way to connect with people.

Personal achievements 

• 800m personal best of 1:47.19 
• 2019 Australian Athletic Championships – 4th place 
• Claim to fame: once (and only once) beat Peter Bol over 800m 
• Dux of year 10 
• Self taught latte art maestroProfessional achievement
  

Professional achievements

• Extensive footwear knowledge
• Advanced orthotic manufacturing  
• Foot mobilisation accreditation 
• Member of Australian Podiatry Association 
• Certified AHPRA Podiatrist

Having recently joined the team, Laura is passionate about health and wellbeing. With a background in allied health having owned her own Nutrition business for 8 years, Laura understands the importance of a personalised approach to looking after every patient.

Laura is passionate about caring for others and strived to always maintain a healthy and happy work environment for all employees and patients of the practice.

Laura is excited for the opportunity that Up and Running Podiatry have created for her and loves working with the amazing team that make Up and Running the elite business that it is.

Outside of work Laura loves to run, travel, read and cook.

Growing up playing lacrosse and other sports Cassandra understands the value of communication, teamwork and hard work. She endeavours to create genuine connections with all patients in order to create a welcoming environment in our clinics. Cassandra has been described by the team as aspirational, driven and dependable.

Cassandra’s love for health has led her to study Nutrition Science and Dietetics at university with the goal of eventually working as a Dietitian.

With a background in Human Resources and Nutritional Medicine, Sarah knows all about being organised, good communication skills, listening to and understanding patients needs and takes great pride in ensuring a positive overall experience for everyone that walks through the door.

In her spare time, she enjoys Pilates, Yoga, Funky Fit dancing, travel, camping with her husband and three energetic boys and walks on the beach with her black Lab, Frankie.