Meet the Team
Here at Scarborough Beach Podiatry, your health is our number one priority!
Dr Chris Pocklington
Podiatrist at Scarborough Beach
Dr. Christian Pocklington is Western Australian trained surgeon who has completed training as a specialist podiatric surgeon. He currently holds dual registration with AHPRA as a sports podiatrist. He has special interests in sports injuries, biomechanics and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He currently consults privately from both the Perth Metropolitan and Peel Regions.
A graduate of the University of Western Australia, Doctor Pocklington completed a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine degree followed by a Doctorate of Clinical Podiatry. Upon gaining fellowship with the Australian Association of Podiatric Surgeons (AAPS), Doctor Pocklington was fortunate enough to spend time advancing his skillset, training in the latest advancements and modern procedures throughout Canada and the United States, including, world renowned facilities such as the ‘Atlanta Foot and Ankle Centre’. His interests include minimally invasive forefoot reconstructive procedures.
He currently holds an academic position as a senior lecturer at the University of Western Australia and is actively involved in training the next generation of podiatric surgeons.
Outside of podiatry, Dr Pocklington is a keen athlete and a former player of both the Subiaco Lions and Claremont Football Club. He enjoys maintaining a healthy balance of social, academic and outdoor interests.
As a Specialist Podiatric Surgeon and Sports Podiatrist, Dr Pocklington understands the importance of maintaining both function and mobility. His dual qualification enables him to offer surgical and conservative solutions for a range of foot conditions. Dr Pocklington is dedicated to providing a service with compassion and diligence, and looks forward to your next appointment with him.
Education:
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine, The University of Western Australia
Doctor of Clinical Podiatry, The University of Western Australia
Professional Body Affiliations:
Fellow, Australian Association of Podiatric Surgeons
University of Western Australia
Private Hospital Operating Theatres:
The Park Private Hospital, Mount Lawley
Westminster Day Surgery, Westminster
McCourt Street Day Surgery, West Leederville
UWA Podiatric Surgery Clinic, Crawley
Grace Hughes
Podiatrist at Scarborough Beach & Balcatta
Grace Hughes decided to choose a career in the health care sector that would allow her to help people. The opportunity to help people improve their foot health and ultimately their quality of life is what excited Grace to a career in Podiatry. The Podiatry profession has evolved greatly over the years and with these changes has expended the Podiatrists scope to help with lower limb diseases and disorders.
Grace graduated in a Bachelor of Science, Podiatry from the Galway University, Ireland.
In conjunction with obtaining her undergraduate degree she has also completed additional courses to help treat and manage foot pathologies including a dry needling certificate. She is trained in the use of shockwave treatment (evidence-based treatment commonly used for chronic tendinopathies such as Plantar fasciitis) and SWIFT wart treatment (a new technology developed for the treatment of stubborn warts). Grace has also completed training in ankle mobilisations utilising such manual therapy techniques to help modulate pain and treat joint dysfunctions that can limit joint range of movement.
Grace has been working as a Podiatrist for eight years. During this time, she has worked in Podiatry sectors such as public health. Public health work provided Grace a greater insight into the management and prevention of foot complications such as diabetic foot ulcerations and amputee prevention in the presence of Diabetes. Grace has worked in regional Queensland within the residential aged care sector and private practice in Ireland and Australia. The broad mix of working environments have been fantastic working opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of Podiatry sectors.
Additional treatments that Garce is trained to provide include:
- All aspects of routine general nail care (ingrowing, fungal nails) skin care, skin concerns (hard calluses, corn management).
- Nail surgery for the permanent treatment of painful, chronic in growing toenails.
- Foot pain and injuries – tendinopathies, ankle sprains, chronic heel pain.
- Children’s foot problems – sporting injuries, flat feet.
- Keryflex nail restoration treatment – for the cosmetic management of damaged and diseased toenails. This innovative technique uses an ultra-violet light to cure the composite resin to create a durable and flexible, artificial nail. Immediately, improving the appearance of damaged nails.
In her spare time Grace enjoys catching up with friends or going to the beach. Occasionally, you might find Grace reading a good book or out for a coastal bike ride.
Andrew Huynh
Podiatrist
Andrew graduated from Podiatry in 2014 with a Bachelors in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Western Australia. He has a keen eye for the latest in evidence-based practice and will always use to the very best of his knowledge in providing the highest quality of Podiatry care.
Since graduating, Andrew has worked for over 10 years in podiatry across multiple clinical practices throughout the Western Australia and has recently done a 2 year in Melbourne, Victoria with one of the state’s leading orthotic technology companies. He has found success in providing high quality podiatry care to his patients as well as always striving for success and improvement.
Andrew has a firm grasp and interest in all aspects of Podiatry, but has a particular passion in adequate footwear, foot & posture abnormalities, heel pain, ingrown toenail management, fungal nail treatment, and especially plantar verrucae (warts). He also has knowledge in dry-needling and shockwave therapy which can be used for many podiatry cases.
Outside of podiatry Andrew likes to catch up with friends, perform in power-lifting competitions, and is currently taking up the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to increase his strength and general well-being. From this, Andrew is able to form connections between the body and feet, achieving a greater understanding of how to treat and accommodate to everyone’s needs.
