About Us

Our Podiatrists

Our team of podiatrists has many years of experience and is highly skilled in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of foot and lower limb conditions.

Our podiatrists are registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia through AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), and most of them are members of the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW). Our clinic followsthe strict codes, standards and guidelines set by the Podiatry Board, including requirements for continuing professional development and the compulsory infection-control guidelines set out by the NSW Department of Health.

Principal Podiatrist and practice owner Jonathan Chan has more than 16 years of experience practising podiatry. He worked in an acute public hospital in Hong Kong before returning to Australia, where he has worked in private practice since 2020. He has extensive clinical experience in managing various podiatric conditions. His interest in sports-related injuries led him to complete a Master's degree in Sports Medicine & Health Sciences in 2012. Jonathan speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Helen (Hing) Chu has been practising podiatry since 2008. Helen has extensive clinical podiatry experience in all aspects of podiatry and has worked in both public hospitals and private podiatry practices for over 18 years. As Helen's passion is in the geriatric field, she completed a Master's degree at the University of Sydney majoring in Gerontology in 2012. Helen also currently practices at Myhealth Zetland Medical Practice every Monday, and JH St Leonards Podiatry every Tuesday to Thursday. Helen also provides visiting podiatry services at the Lady Davidson Hospital and provides home visits.

Louise McMullen graduated with a Diploma of Applied Science (Podiatry) in 1986 and joined the practice in early 2015. Louise has a vast experience in podiatry after working across both the public and private sector.

Svetla Wilmott has been working in the health industry for over 20 years, initially as a physiotherapist and more recently as a podiatrist. Svetla enjoys all aspects of podiatry but has a particular interest in diabetes-related foot complications, sports injuries, biomechanics and nail surgery. Working in both private practice and nursing homes has provided Svetla with experience in many areas of podiatry.

Rebecca Walker initially worked at the clinic in 2002 for an extensive period, and we are very happy that she has returned and now fulfils a vital home-visiting role at the practice.

Chris Cheung obtained his podiatry qualification in the UK in 2014 and a Master of Science in Geriatric Orthopedics in 2018. With over 10 years of experience, Chris has developed a strong foundation in diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions. Chris has practised in Hong Kong and New Zealand, with a special interest in geriatric and high-risk foot care. Chris provides a full-scope podiatry service at St Ives Podiatry, including general foot care, foot pain management, ingrown toenail surgery and home visits.

Referral

You do not need a referral to see the podiatrist unless:-

You are under the Medicare "Chronic Disease Management Plan", previously known as The Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program. For more information about Chronic Disease Management Plan, please visit the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care website.
You have a Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Gold card. You will require a doctor’s referral for your initial visit.
You are receiving support through the Australian Government’s Support at Home Program.

Payment

If you have private health insurance that includes podiatry cover, you can have your rebate processed immediately through our onsite HICAPS facility, so you only need to pay the gap.

We accept cash, EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard.