Helen Halkias Podiatrist

Helen Halkias Podiatrist Functional Podiatry Health Centre for complete Lower Limb Health

01/03/2026

In the 1980s, this was home for me.
A hotel motel isn’t the conventional childhood…
but then I’ve never considered myself conventional.

It was brief.
It was formative.
It shaped me in ways I’m still discovering.

I rode my bike in this car park.
I blew out candles in this bistro.
My brother was born here. So many milestones wrapped inside these walls.

Today I walked back in and touched the walls,
and met the version of myself who existed there, then.

There’s something powerful about meeting the younger version of yourself… and realising she’d be proud.

And I am.

Grateful for who she was.
Grateful for who I’ve become. -




19/02/2026

Same place.
Same time.
Same girl.

Lunchtime sunshine.
A few pages of journaling.
Practising my handwriting (because typing has made it lazy ✍🏼).
And a quick mobility reset.

Nothing fancy. Just consistent. 🌿





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14/02/2026

Love meeting like minded inspiring people. Such a inspiration learning from you

13/02/2026

Cheeky

“My shoes don’t have arch support…
they have foot support 😉
Breaking in my new Lono Nomad OGs with a little dance test!”

03/02/2026

5 toxic traits I have as a podiatrist 🦶
Apparently not everyone analyses your gait, notices your toe box width, and turns dinner parties into toe-mobility workshops… who knew?





27/01/2026

33° heat, a full day ahead, and just 5–10 minutes of intentional movement.
Quick mobility drills, sunshine, and gentle activation — because your body thrives on regular, simple movement.
Tiny rituals create powerful change.

17/01/2026

2016 ✨
The year I moved house and started again with my three kids.
A year of firsts, figuring things out as I went, and making memories along the way.

School starts, lost teeth, road trips, movie nights, beach days, and late nights with friends.
Family holidays, weddings, glamping adventures, and casual clothes to work while I found my feet. Pun intended 😜

I turned 42 that year.
It feels like yesterday… and also a lifetime ago.

So much joy. So much growth.
Feeling deeply grateful 🤍

tone:

13/01/2026

If you’re constantly wearing holes in the tops of your shoes or socks, it’s often not a shoe problem.

In the previous post, I spoke about how this can be a sign of limited ankle dorsiflexion — your ability to lift the foot upwards.

When the ankle doesn’t move well during the swing phase of walking, the body often compensates by:
• lifting the toes excessively
• overusing the toe extensors
• dragging or catching the forefoot

Over time, this repeated toe lifting can lead to holes in socks and shoes, as well as increased strain through the foot and lower leg.

In this reel, I’m demonstrating another way to work on ankle mobility:
• heel stays grounded
• toes point forward
• using gentle upper-body weight to guide the knee forward and down
• creating a controlled stretch through the Achilles

This isn’t about forcing range — it’s about consistent, intentional movement to restore function.

Your symptoms are clues — not flaws. -





13/01/2026

Some days it’s strong.
Some days it’s scrappy.
Both count.
Start. Try. Repeat.





12/01/2026

No gym.
No equipment.
No excuses.

Just me, the ground, my ankles, a few squats, and some sunshine ☀️
This is my quick lunchtime ritual — a few minutes I try to stick to whenever I can.

Movement doesn’t have to be intense to be effective.
Do a little.
Do it often.
Trust the process.

👍





11/01/2026

Following on from my last post, this is another simple way to work on your ankle dorsiflexion 👣

If you’re wearing holes through the tops of your shoes or socks, your feet might be giving you a movement clue.

One common reason I see this is limited ankle dorsiflexion.
When the ankle doesn’t bend well, the body often compensates by lifting the toes more during swing phase just to clear the ground. Over time, that extra toe extension can show up as worn-out socks and shoe uppers.

This drill is another simple and effective way to address that.

Using a slant board (or a simple wedge):
• Place your foot on the board
• Keep the heel heavy
• Gently drive your knee forward over your toes
• Hold for 30–60 seconds, breathing slowly
• Ease out, then swap sides

This position helps:
✔️ Improve ankle dorsiflexion
✔️ Lengthen the calf–Achilles complex
✔️ Reduce the need for toe compensation
✔️ Support more efficient, effortless walking

Better ankle range = more functional feet.
Your toes (and your shoes) will thank you 😅

Consistency over intensity — small doses, done often, make the biggest difference.





11/01/2026

Sunday mornings, but make it nature. 🌿
At the top of the You Yangs Regional Park lookout—breath full, legs warm, mind quiet.
Movement doesn’t have to be complicated… sometimes it’s just putting one foot in front of the other and showing up.

Fresh air. Perspective. Gratitude.
More of this, please. 💚


Address

68d South Parade Blackburn
Melbourne, VIC
3130

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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