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Northern Podiatrist Clinic is a leading Podiatry practice located in Darwin and Palmerston, offering the latest in technology and evidence-based practices. We specialise in the foot and ankle region, and treat many associated problems of the lower limbs including knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain.
Our Podiatry clinics are part of an Allied Health Multidisciplinary Team which consists of Podiatrists, Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists and Dietitians. We believe that clients should receive a holistic patient-focused experience and we also work closely with your General Practitioners to ensure this.
Fully equipped with the latest in podiatry technology and additional skills set, Northern Podiatrist Clinics in Darwin and Palmerston set the gold standard in podiatric medicine within the Northern Territory. We are able to refer you for foot and ankle diagnostic imaging including X-ray and ultrasound.
To provide a seamless experience for our clients, all our podiatry clinics are set up with Hicaps to process on-the-spot private health fund rebates. No referral is required to visit any of our podiatry centres unless your GP has given you a Chronic Disease Management Care Plan Referral and Department of Veterans' Affairs Referral.
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Core Values
Excellence
Through our clinical excellence and continuing advancement in clinical knowledge.
Philosophy
To offer coordinated and personalised treatments with you in mind.
Partnership
By working with you to deliver a premium level of care.
Speak to one of our friendly staff to make an appointment today.
Our Podiatry Team
Principal Podiatrist
Sophia Su
Sophia is the Senior Podiatrist at Northern Podiatrist Clinic where she oversees the administrative and clinical team. She divides her time between the two podiatry centres in Darwin and Palmerston.
With more than a decade of experience in the Podiatry field, Sophia has worked extensively throughout Australia in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart and Brisbane, in both public and private practices, after graduating from Melbourne.
She has also gained substantial experience during her 2 year stint in Singapore where she was heavily involved in the management of the diabetic foot including diabetes assessments and wound treatments.
Sophia treats all aspects of podiatry and specialises in musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle, including pain management for joint arthritis and soft tissue injuries of the lower limbs.
Sophia is also a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and Australian Medical Photobiomodulation Association.
Clinical Interests: Laser Treatment, Ingrown Toenail Treatments, Paediatric Podiatry, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Arthritis
Certification: Advanced Shockwave Application (ESWT), Advanced Laser Application in Lower Limbs, Foot Mobilisation Techniques, Dry Needling
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