Fiona Shepes, podiatrist
Fiona Shepes is the podiatrist who owns and runs The Fresh Foot Centre. She completed a Bachelor of Podiatry at La Trobe University in 2011, is registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia and is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association. The clinic was established in 2014 and has two locations, Narre Warren and Cranbourne North.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Podiatry, La Trobe University, 2011
- Registration
- Podiatry Board of Australia (Ahpra)
- Membership
- Australian Podiatry Association
- Reviews
- 4.8
Background
Fiona has worked as a podiatrist in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs since 2011, in community health centres and in private podiatry clinics. She has further training in Keryflex nail restoration, low level light therapy, nail surgery, and diabetes and wound care. Outside the clinic she is the mother of two daughters.
The work she is strongest at
- Orthotic therapy for tendon pain from sporting injuries
- Strapping and taping
- Stretching and strengthening programs
- Ingrown toenail surgery
- Listening to what each patient wants from the consultation
Further training
- Keryflex nail restoration
- Low level light therapy (LLLT)
- Nail surgery
- Diabetes and wound care
How the clinic works
Fiona is the clinic's only podiatrist, so you see her at every visit. After treatment she phones you to check on your recovery. GPs refer patients to the clinic, and you do not need a referral to book privately. Starting prices are listed on the podiatry fees page.
Who runs this site
The Fresh Foot Centre and this website are owned by Fiona Shepes. Where a page relies on published research or government health information, the source is named on that page. The clinic is paid through patient fees, private health fund rebates, Medicare, DVA, NDIS, WorkCover and TAC. Contact the clinic on (03) 8609 8885, or see the clinic addresses and hours.