Meet The Team at Balcatta Podiatry
Grace Hughes
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.
Sarah Kearney - Podiatrist
I graduated from Queen Margaret university Edinburgh in 2014. Since graduating I have worked in Ireland and New Zealand as a podiatrist. I have experience in many different areas including shockwave therapy, foot mobilisation, ingrown toenail, corn and calluses, warts and biomechanics. I have a keen interest in all aspects of podiatry especially the treatment of ingrown toenails both conservatively and surgically. In my spare time I love going to the gym, reading and travelling
Jugat Kaur(Currently on Maternity Leave)
Jugat is one of our Senior Podiatrists at Cambridge Podiatry/Balcatta Podiatry. She graduated with Distinctions in 2014 from Podiatric Medicine at the University of Western Australia. Having gone straight into Private practice work since finishing her studies, Jugat now has over 7 years experience in Podiatry and treatments of the lower limb.
Jugat really is your ‘local Podiatrist’, she loves treating all aspects of the lower limb and wants to ensure she fixes your feet with the most up to date treatments and methods. You can see Jugat for anything from Routine Nail and Skin care, to Diabetes management of the feet and lower limbs, to serious sporting injuries which require treatment and management of the lower limb and biomechanics analysis, to prescription of orthotics to ensure correct foot form and function going forward.
Jugat has been lucky enough to attend trainings and further education in some of the following Podiatric disciplines through courses:
- Mobilisation Techniques – 2016
- Dry Needling and Western Medical Acupuncture – 2017
- Advanced Orthotic therapy – 2017
Further to these advanced courses, Jugat also continues to gain further knowledge skills in the following treatment modalities of Podiatric practice, through on going attendance at continuing education events. Some of the areas of interest that Jugat has attended further trainings include: Dermatology of the feet and nails, Custom Orthotic therapy, Trigger point Dry Needling, Barefoot Rehabilitation and Exercise prescription, Diabetes and the Feet, Shockwave therapy, Knee Rehabilitation, Footwear prescription. Jugat continues to maintain further education in all area’s of Podiatry, to ensure she is providing you with gold standard treatments in Podiatric care. Jugat is also one of our Clinical Service Coordinators and helps manage our growing team, providing support to our Clinical staff across all of or clinics.
Although Jugat loves treating all aspects of Podiatry, her special interest lies in the correction of Biomechanical instabilities through the use of Orthotic Therapy and Footwear prescription. From chronic injuries that just don’t want to get better, to rehabilitation after acute injury that has impeded your daily or sporting activities, Jugat loves to help you and your feet work at their functional best and uses the most up to date prescription methods to make sure that your orthotics are comfortable and fit into the shoes that YOU like to wear, as well as those that are correct for your feet.
In her spare time, Jugat enjoys living an active lifestyle with training regimes that include HIIT, Strength Training, Running and a little lifting sometimes too. Jugat has also been taking part in Bhangra (a North Indian dance form) competitions in Australia with her Bhangra team for the past many years. This leads to her understanding and keenness to help those with chronic injuries from sport and from dance in particular, as she has also suffered many injuries throughout her dancing life. Jugat also loves volunteering in the community, having been an active member of the Sikh Community, aiding in the development of programs for Youth in the Sikh Community within WA.
Currently you won’t find Jugat in the clinic though as she has been residing oversea’s in Dubai since last December. Due to the pandemic, Jugat has had to relocate there for the time being to be with her Husband however will be returning back to the clinic in the coming months so look out for this space, we will let you know once she is back!. Jugat can’t wait to see you in the clinic then!
Taylah page
Taylah is one of our lovely Receptionists here at Balcatta Podiatry. She loves a good chat and is always happy to lend a helping hand. Since moving to Perth a few years ago Taylah has completed her Bachelor’s degree at UWA and settled into Perth life.
When Taylah isn’t working she loves to go out to her local coffee shops, grab some good food and socialise. She also loves to be outside and taking care of her plants, so feel free to talk everything plants with her!
Paris Findlay
Paris has been working with Podiatrist Perth since the middle of 2022 and she really grateful for the wonderful atmosphere within the clinic. Paris is originally from Busselton and moved to Perth for University to study Psychology and Literature and is loving living in the big city.
When she’s not studying or working, she will be either riding horses or on stage performing with her friends. She also loves spending time with her chihuahua, Coco and soaking up the sun at the beach on the weekends.
Paris enjoys working in reception as she gets to meet so many different people and hear all about what our patients have been up to. Paris loves working with such a lovely team of Podiatrists and receptionists and hopes that we are able to assist you with all your foot related issues!