Referrers

Lucy Weekes is an experienced podiatrist with a special interest in high-risk foot care, musculoskeletal injuries, and sports-related foot and ankle conditions. She completed her Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine at Charles Sturt University in Wodonga before beginning her career with JS Podiatry, developing strong foundations across all areas of podiatry.

She later spent two years at the Royal Adelaide Hospital as a high-risk clinical senior and research podiatrist, contributing to innovative Telehealth and digital-health programs for diabetic foot care across South Australia.

Combining her high-risk expertise with a passion for active living, Lucy takes an evidence-based, patient-centred approach to helping people move comfortably and confidently. She enjoys supporting patients of all activity levels to stay active and return to the activities they love.

Outside the clinic, Lucy enjoys running, group fitness, and exploring new ways to support healthy movement and performance.

Mathew Millar graduated from the University of Western Australia, earning his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. He also holds undergraduate degrees in both Human Anatomy and Psychology.

As an avid soccer player, Mathew was first drawn to podiatry through his experiences with lower limb, ankle, and foot issues, which his local podiatrist effectively managed.

With a strong understanding of the importance of pain-free movement, Mathew combines evidence-based biomechanics and rehabilitation techniques to help his patients return to their active lifestyles, free from pain. His approach is focused on getting individuals back to performing at their best, whether for sports or daily activities.

Outside of his professional work, Mathew stays active through social sports, gym workouts, and playing soccer, maintaining his passion for fitness and movement.

Shivani Parihar obtained her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from UWA, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Pathology and Pharmacology. She started her career in Bunbury, serving the rural southwest communities by treating a wide range of foot and ankle issues, from ingrown toenails to complex biomechanical conditions and injuries.

Shivani collaborated closely with a foot and ankle surgeon, contributing to both pre-and post-operative care.

Her professional interests include pediatric care, biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, and chronic foot and ankle disease management and treatment of skin & nail concerns. Currently, Shivani is completing her endorsement in scheduled medicine, which will allow her to administer steroid injections and prescribe medications as part of treatment plans.

In her free time, she enjoys staying fit through activities like badminton, squash, swimming, and hiking. Shivani is dedicated to helping others maintain strong foot and ankle health.

Johan Steenkamp obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Podiatry in 2010 and kicked off his podiatry career at the National University Hospital in Singapore where he gained extensive skills in treating high-risk foot conditions.

Johan has always been passionate about biomechanics and sports injury management. He treats patients with conditions ranging from competitive sports injuries to general foot ailments. Fulfilling his dream of owning his own practice, he started JS Podiatry in 2017 with a vision of providing world-class podiatry treatment, working alongside the Spine & Sports East Perth Team.

Johan understands the importance of being active and pain-free. Johan’s expertise incorporates both adults and children, implementing treatment plans specifically tailored to have long-term benefits for the entire family.

Our principal podiatrist now focuses on complex cases and sports injuries. For general care like nail or skin treatments, our other podiatrists offer the same high-quality care at a lower fee, and often with more availability