Hunter Podiatry Services

10/04/2026

Happy workaversary, Kristen!
Kristen truly wears many hats at HPS—and makes it look effortless. From curating our social media and organising team catch-ups, to mentoring new podiatrists and sharing her knowledge, her impact is felt across the entire team. Above all, her kindness and dedication to both her patients and colleagues never goes unnoticed.
We’re still not sure how she manages to fit it all in—catching ALL the fish, teaching Bodhi his latest tricks, and being such an incredible partner and friend—but we’re so glad she does.
HPS wouldn’t be the same without her. Thanks for everything you bring to the team!

02/04/2026

Training is the stimulus… but recovery is where the real progress happens. Every session creates tiny amounts of stress and breakdown in your muscles, tendons and joints. Rest is what allows your body to repair, adapt and come back stronger, not just survive the next session.
Recovery doesn’t mean doing nothing, it means being intentional. Think quality sleep, spacing your harder sessions, mixing in lighter or low-impact days, and actually listening when your body whispers (before it starts yelling). The athletes who improve long term aren’t the ones who go hardest every day, they’re the ones who balance load and recovery like pros.
Skip the rest → stall the progress.
Train smart. Recover smarter.

01/04/2026

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is a game changer in modern podiatry — it allows us to diagnose injuries in real time, during your appointment, without the need for external referrals or long wait times. Using ultrasound, we can assess muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia instantly, giving you clear answers on the spot and allowing treatment to begin immediately. No guesswork, no delays — just precise, efficient care.
For our patients, that means faster diagnosis, quicker recovery, and greater confidence in your treatment plan. For our clinic, it represents a true point of difference — bringing advanced imaging in-house and elevating the standard of care beyond traditional podiatry.

27/03/2026

🦶 Snapshot CPD: Freiberg’s Disease
This fortnight’s Snapshot with Kristen H unpacked a condition we see more than you’d think — especially in female adolescent athletes (13–18 yrs), with a ~5:1 female bias.
Most commonly affecting the 2nd metatarsal head, particularly in those with a longer second metatarsal, Freiberg’s is a load-related joint condition that progresses through 5 stages.
Watch for:
Forefoot pain (base of 2nd toe)
Swelling + stiffness
Worse with running, jumping, or time on feet
Reduced joint movement
Management matters early:
Early → offload, modify activity, settle symptoms
Later → may require surgical input
Catch it early, and you change the trajectory. Miss it… and it can linger well into adulthood.

26/03/2026

Work hard, laugh harder 🎯
Turns out we’re not just great with feet… we’re elite at calling each other out too 😏

25/03/2026

Happy feet don’t happen by chance… they happen by choice 👣✨
Follow the link to our blog for simple tips that keep your feet feeling fresh, strong, and ready for wherever life takes you.

In a single day, your feet absorb about 453 kilograms of force. And we mistreat them terribly — standing on them for hours; walking on hard, unyielding surfaces; and cramming them into shoes that may be fashionable but are often far from comfortable. It’s no wonder that four out of five adults e...

24/03/2026

If multitasking were an Olympic sport, Danielle would already have the gold medal 🥇
One of our admin legends, Danielle has been juggling calls, calendars and clinic chaos like a pro from way back. She’s always on a mission to organise, help out, and keep everything ticking along behind the scenes.
Outside the clinic she’s secretly a hairdresser, a water-skier who can throw some serious spray, and most importantly a great mum. Not so secretly, she also loves a good chat and a laugh — which makes the front desk a much more fun place to be.
Happy Workaversary, Danielle! 🎉 Thanks for keeping the wheels turning and the good vibes flowing at HPS.

22/03/2026

Sunshine, smiles, and a very special birthday 🎉
Today we’re celebrating the incredible Nyrie — the kind of teammate who makes everything run smoother, brighter, and just that little bit better 💙
The Salamander Bay crew stepped out into the sunshine to celebrate in true HPS style… because birthdays around here aren’t just acknowledged — they’re properly celebrated ☀️
Here’s to you, Nyrie. We appreciate everything you do more than you know 🥂

19/03/2026

Learning never stops at HPS. 👣
Last week the whole team spent time together sharpening the saw.
Our admin crew met over breakfast to share ideas and fine-tune the systems that keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Our podiatrists then joined Kahlil and Bianca from Orthotech to explore topics including:
👣 Tibial torsion and how children often compensate through the hips and knees rather than simply “growing out of” in-toeing or out-toeing.
👣 The influence of hormones on the musculoskeletal system and what that means for foot pain and function.
Time spent learning together is one of the best parts of working in a team full of passionate people.
Because better learning means better care for our patients.

18/03/2026

Healing heels and chasing hills, Jess brings the same energy to the clinic as she does to the trails 💙
With a real passion for all things podiatry, she’s always looking for ways to do things better, smarter, and with even more care. She’s thoughtful, curious, and never stops levelling up her skills for her patients and sharing them with her colleagues.
Outside of work, she’s a trail runner, a mum, and someone who doesn’t mind a cocktail or two at the end of a big week 🍹
Happy Workaversary, Jess ✨ We’re so lucky to have her drive, warmth, and constant-improvement mindset in the HPS team.

17/03/2026

Behind the scenes at HPS 🧠👣
Every fortnight our team gets together for our Midweek Snapshot sessions.
It’s part of our commitment to getting 1% better every day so we can give our patients the best care possible.
This week Em took us through the research around prefab vs custom orthoses for things like plantar heel pain and patellofemoral pain.
Key takeaways:
There’s no hard and fast rule
Sometimes it’s about asymmetry, sometimes it’s about how many factors need support
For kids, prefabs can be a great option because feet (and bodies) change quickly
Well-made custom orthoses require a lot of clinical skill – from assessment to casting to prescription
Orthotics are never a silver bullet – they work best alongside strength and loading exercises
One interesting point from the research:
Many studies comparing prefabs to customs aren’t actually comparing a true custom device.
At the end of the day, good orthotic prescription isn’t about picking a product.
It’s not the device. It’s the decision.