Southwest Foot & Ankle Centre

18/12/2025

Holiday Closure Notice 🎄
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank all of our wonderful patients, referrers, and the Southwest community for trusting us with your foot health throughout the year. It has truly been a pleasure caring for you.

Please note that we will be closed from Friday 19th December and will reopen on Monday 5th January.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you and your families a safe, relaxing, and joyful holiday season. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year and continuing to support your podiatry needs.

Warm wishes,
The SWFAC Team

03/12/2025

Kevin’s practical taping demo for plantar heel pain has been available on our page for a while now but it remains one of the most useful, easy-to-follow strategies for relieving discomfort and supporting your foot during activity. We often use variations of this technique in the management of plantar heel pain. 👣

And since it also happens to be Kevin’s birthday today, it feels like the perfect excuse to give his video another watch. 🎂😂

Don’t forget, we also have lots of other taping videos on our website under the Resources tab!
Find them by clicking the link: https://www.swfootandankle.com.au/taping-for-foot-injury-videos/

Here's a video demonstrating a simple "low-dye taping" which will support and offload the arch/heel in patients with plantar fasciitis ✔️This taping can be l...

26/11/2025

🦶⏰ Get in quick for the final appointments of 2025! Remaining dates are filling up quickly as we prepare to close for the festive period.

Our final clinic day in Bunbury is Friday 19th, December, and our final clinic day in Vasse and Australind is Thursday 18th, December

We look forward to seeing the year out with you and helping you to put your best foot forward in 2026 🎉

19/11/2025

Southwest Foot and Ankle Centre were pleased to welcome the Footwork Podiatric Laboratory team to our clinic for an insightful session on the latest developments in custom orthoses, semi-custom devices, and cycling orthotic technology.

General Manager and podiatrist Rhys Pierce, along with podiatrist Dan, travelled from Melbourne to share their expertise with our team.

Ongoing professional development remains a core priority as we continue to provide evidence-based, high-quality care for our patients!

12/11/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

Finishing high school this year and looking for a meaningful gap year? Join the friendly team at Southwest Foot & Ankle Centre in Bunbury! 👣

We’re looking for someone organised, motivated, and great with people to help support our clinicians and patients. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a busy healthcare environment — perfect for anyone considering a future in health!

📍 Bunbury & Australind
🕓 Part-time
💼 Training provided

Apply via SEEK with your CV + cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit.

https://www.seek.com.au/southwest-foot-and-ankle-centre-jobs/in-Bunbury-WA-6230?jobId=88457565&type=standard

10/11/2025

When it comes to managing dry, rough, or cracked skin, urea-based creams are a podiatry favourite.

1️⃣ Hydration: Urea attracts and retains moisture, keeping the skin soft and supple.
2️⃣ Exfoliation: It gently removes dry, dead skin cells to reveal smoother, healthier skin beneath.
3️⃣ Barrier Repair: Regular use strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, helping prevent future dryness and irritation.

💧 Urea creams come in different strengths from mild (9%) for daily hydration to stronger formulations (25–30%) for thicker, cracked heels.

We stock a range of urea-based moisturisers in clinic and our podiatrists can recommend the right percentage for your skin needs!

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Contact Southwest Foot & Ankle for your foot pain & concerns. Our team are passionate about your lower limb health. Speak to our team today & book online!

07/11/2025

Do you ever feel like you're standing on a pebble, or have a sharp, burning pain in the ball of your foot? You might be dealing with Morton's Neuroma.

This common condition is an irritation of a nerve in your forefoot, often caused by tight shoes, high-impact activities, or foot shape. It can lead to pain, numbness, or tingling in your toes.

The good news is, there are effective treatments! From simple footwear changes, custom orthotics to injections and other options for persistent cases, we can help.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options in our latest blog post 👉🏼 https://www.swfootandankle.com.au/understanding-mortons-neuroma/

Morton's neuroma can cause pain & discomfort in the ball of your feet. Learn more about this condition, it's symptoms & how it's commonly treated.

29/10/2025

We’re so proud to share that our podiatrist Dr Nicole Seyler has been approved for her Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines (ESM) training! 👏

This means Dr Nicole is now a qualified prescriber for a select range of medicines commonly used in podiatry practice. Dr Nicole joins a small but growing percentage of podiatrists with this valuable qualification and skillset. It’s a fantastic achievement that reflects Nicole’s dedication to ongoing learning and her commitment to delivering the best possible care for our community here in the South West. 🌿👣

Please join us in congratulating Dr Nicole on this wonderful milestone!

23/10/2025

Our team had a fantastic day at the ACPS Flat Foot Symposium on Saturday!

The event brought together podiatrists and podiatric surgeons together to explore the latest evidence and surgical advancements in the management of flat foot deformity. Topics covered included:

- Biomechanical assessment and conservative management strategies
- Surgical decision-making and reconstructive techniques
- Imaging insights from a musculoskeletal radiology perspective
- Post-operative rehabilitation and long-term outcomes

Southwest Foot & Ankle Centre podiatrist Tom played an integral role in organising the event and delivered an excellent presentation. We were also proud to see our Podiatric Surgery Registrar, Kevin Ho, present alongside esteemed colleagues Mr Paul Armanasco (Podiatric Surgeon) and Steven (General Podiatrist), who all shared valuable insights into the management of complex flat foot conditions.

A special highlight of the day was a brilliant lecture from musculoskeletal radiologist Dr Ranieri Falcao Aguiari, providing an advanced perspective on imaging and diagnosis.

It was a privilege to be part of such a collaborative and educational event!

📍 Australian College of Podiatric Surgeons – Flat Foot Symposium 2025

15/10/2025

This morning our podiatrists Tom and Mitch spent the day at Centrepoint Bunbury chatting with community locals about all things foot health — from diabetes and footwear to pain prevention and mobility.

We love being part of a profession that helps keep our community moving comfortably and confidently every day. 💙

13/10/2025

PODIATRY WEEK!! 🦶👟
This week we celebrate the amazing work of podiatrists and raise awareness about foot, ankle, and lower limb health. Our feet carry us every day, so naturally they go through a lot — let’s give them the care they deserve.

Many people don’t realise how foot and problems can affect knees, hips, and posture. This can go on to affect one's mental health, confidence, independence, performance and general quality of life. Simple checks & treatments can prevent and manage pain, injuries, and mobility issues.

See a podiatrist if you experience persistent pain, awkward gait, or any changes in your foot or ankle.

Thank you to all the podiatrists doing such impactful work — you step up for our feet every day! 💙

08/10/2025

Our very own podiatrist Tom has conquered the infamous Cape to Cape Track in an incredible 22 hours, 15 minutes, and 19 seconds! 🏃‍♂️💪

To put that into perspective, the track typically takes 5–8 days to complete, making Tom’s effort nothing short of extraordinary. From the cliffs of Cape Naturaliste to the shores of Cape Leeuwin, he powered through some of WA’s most breathtaking terrain.

We couldn’t be prouder — what an inspiring demonstration of endurance, grit, and passion. 🌅👏

Feeling inspired to tackle your own fitness or adventure goal but being held back by foot or lower limb pain?

Our team of podiatrists can help you move comfortably and confidently towards your goals — whether it’s a weekend walk or a record-breaking run.

Call us on (08) 9791 1319 or book online!