Meet the JS Podiatry Team

Johan Steenkamp obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Podiatry at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa in 2010. He then worked in various settings in Singapore, Malaysia, and Syndey and since 2015 has been living in Perth with his wife and two girls.

Johan decided to start JS Podiatry in 2017 to provide exceptional podiatry services to the local community.

Johan has extensive experience treating patients with conditions ranging from competitive sports injuries to general foot ailments. He is passionate about the role podiatrists play in treating foot, ankle and knee injuries and 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.

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. 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.

Emily Lennon obtained her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from UWA, along with completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a major in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Emily's professional interests include sports injury and surgical rehabilitation, biomechanics, foot skin conditions and pain management. Emily is dedicated to providing excellent patient-centred care and education to improve quality of life.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends, keeping active outdoors, playing social soccer, and travelling.