Due to the extreme weather conditions over South East Queensland, and in the interest of safety for our staff and patients, we have decided to close most clinics in this region today on 30th March 2017. Read more
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my FootDr celebrates International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2017, my FootDr clinics throughout Australia held a morning tea event for all staff. At our morning tea event our staff reflected on the International Women’s Day theme of #BeBoldForChange, which focuses on the need for change and gender equality in all communities.
At my FootDr, women make up more than 60% of our work force including Podiatrists, Receptionist, Area Managers and Support Staff. Our exceptional team of women allow us to deliver world-class podiatry services and foot care services to all people throughout the community.
My FootDr puts QUT podiatry graduates on the front foot in their profession
Leading podiatry group my FootDr has been celebrated for their strong commitment to podiatry studies at the recent QUT Faculty of Health Awards Ceremony.
My FootDr co-founder, Greg Dower, won a Special Excellence Award from the Chancellor for his contributions to the field of podiatric medicine. He was the Outstanding Alumni Award Winner for 2016, and was a guest presenter for the 2016 Faculty of Health Awards night on Tuesday the 22nd of February.
Don’t get stuck in a food rut.
Are you feeling like you’re in a food rut?
Are you losing enjoyment in foods as you are cooking the same things, day on day out, with same or similar ingredients? You’d not alone. Many clients we see are trapped into eating the same foods. It is easy to pick the same fruit or vegetables as you know how to prepare them or what they taste like; the down side of this- you get bored with what you’re eating and limit the amount of nutrition you could be getting.
It’s Valentine’s Day… Love your feet!
When was the last time you gave your feet some love? This Valentine’s Day we’re reminding all women and men to love your feet!
All feet are beautiful and all feet need to be looked after. Below are our top tips for looking after your feet: Read more
Back To School Foot Health for Kids
The development of a child’s foot and lower limb is critical to ensure that they are able to enjoy a happy, healthy and active adult life. Kids feet and legs develop very rapidly, and it can be difficult for parents to know what is normal, and what isn’t. The growing foot needs special care as the bones are predominantly cartilage, and as such they cannot be considered “small adults”. The start of the new school year often means that new school shoes are necessary. Here is a quick overview of a child foot and some tips on getting fitted for good quality shoes for your child this year.
Summer Foot Care Tips
You may be loving your summer wardrobe – but are your feet? Our podiatrists here at My FootDr have shared some summer foot care tips to help you look after your feet during the warmer months.
Man-age your health
It’s not uncommon for most blokes to be relaxed about their health. But with greater rates of obesity, heart attacks, diabetes and many cancers, isn’t it time us blokes start taking better care of ourselves? Read more
Bringing Our Online Presence Up To Speed
As Australia’s largest podiatry group, we love to take full advantage of what the web has to offer, from social media interactions with our patients to online bookings and a wealth of podiatric treatment information, so at the start of the new year we set out to completely redesign how we approach our web presence. Read more
MFD Co-founder Greg Dower Named QUT’s Outstanding Alumni Award Winner for Faculty of Health
A pioneer in the field of podiatry, Greg Dower, was named the winner of QUT’s Outstanding Alumni Award for the Faculty of Health in addition to receiving a special excellence award at a ceremony in Brisbane today.
Mr Dower is widely recognised for his significant contributions to the field of podiatry, having co-founded Australia’s largest podiatry group my FootDr and pioneered computer-aided design and manufacture of orthotic devices.
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