Newcastle podiatrists, New Lambton
Live active,
healthier and happier
on your feet.
Your local Newcastle podiatry team for pain, injury and performance. You will find us inside a sports medicine clinic next to McDonald Jones Stadium, with a full gym and running track on site.
- 60 minutesfor your first appointment
- No referralneeded to see a podiatrist
- Knights and Jetsconsultant podiatrist
- HICAPShealth fund claiming on the spot
What brings you in today?
You do not need to be an athlete to see us. If something is stopping you from doing what you love, that is reason enough.
Pain or injury
Heel pain, a rolled ankle, shin splints, a grumpy Achilles. We work out what is going on and build a plan to get you moving again.
Explore injury rehabilitation
Running and sport
Your gait, strength and footwear looked at on a real running track and gym floor, so the advice fits the way you actually move.
Explore functional assessment
Everyday foot care
Blisters, corns, callus, thickened nails and ingrown toenails. The regular care that keeps you comfortable on your feet.
Explore general care
Where does it hurt?
Tap the spot that is bothering you to see what we commonly look after there.
Heel pain
Heel pain is one of the most common foot complaints. It can come on with running, long days standing or for no obvious reason at all.
- Heel pain
- Plantar fasciitis
We look at how the heel is being loaded, treat it on the day where we can, and map out the steps to settle it.
Read: Heel and foot painA guide only. Your podiatrist will assess and diagnose in person.
A podiatry clinic with a running track.
We work inside a multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic, alongside sports physicians. The full gym is part of your appointment, so we can watch how you walk, run, lift and land instead of guessing from a treatment chair.
- Running track, lifting platforms and weightsFor functional and biomechanical assessment, and for high performance rehabilitation.
- One team around youWe collaborate closely with local sports physicians, physiotherapists and foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons.
- Teaching the next podiatristsWe teach and lecture at the University of Newcastle on injury treatment and management.
Your first hour with us.
We take a full 60 minutes at your first appointment, because understanding the whole picture comes first.
We listen first
Your history, your goals and what is getting in the way.
Hands-on assessment
A proper look at the area, and a clear diagnosis.
See you move
Functional testing matched to your sport or activity.
Treatment on the day
You leave having started, not just having talked.
Your plan
The steps to get you where you need to be, and when we check in.
How we help feet.
From a sore heel to a return to sport, and the everyday care that keeps you comfortable in between.
Injury rehabilitation
For a new injury or a long running foot and lower limb problem. Hands-on treatment, exercise prescription and a management plan you can follow.
Functional assessment
We assess gait, movement patterns, strength, balance and tissue capacity, so your rehabilitation and training are built on what we find.
Orthotic therapy
A full range of options, from simple innersoles to custom 3D printed orthoses made in Australia.
Footwear assessment
Clear advice on the best shoe for your foot and your activity, whether that is running, work or the weekend walk.
General care
Blisters and in-shoe management, ingrown toenails, thickened or damaged nails, pressure corns and painful callus.
Nail surgeries
For ingrown toenails that keep coming back. Partial and total nail avulsion procedures, performed under local anaesthetic.
Newcastle born and raised.
We are active people who see the value in keeping you moving through every stage of life. You will find us involved in local sport, at sporting clubs and teaching at the university.
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Justin Smith
Founder, podiatrist and educator
Consultant podiatrist to the Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets, and a sports podiatry tutor at the University of Newcastle.
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Blake Withers
Musculoskeletal podiatrist, PhD candidate
University lecturer, international presenter and host of The Sports Medicine Project podcast. His research looks at preventing running injuries.
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Gabby Mence
Podiatrist, Masters of Sports Medicine
Gabby completed her Masters in Sports Medicine through the University of Melbourne, with research focused on female athletes and lower limb injuries.
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Nicholas Teague
Podiatrist
Nick spent 15 years as a massage therapist before podiatry. He looks for the underlying cause and shapes treatment around what you enjoy doing.
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Angela
Practice manager
A Newcastle local with more than 13 years of administration experience, Angela keeps the clinic running smoothly day to day.
Members of
Colleagues of Achieve
The fishing pole, not the fish.
It is one of our five core values, and we call it empowered care. We explain the why, the how and the what of your plan, and help you build the tools to look after yourself.
Know the cost before you book.
The fee depends on the type of consult and what needs to be done on the day. We build the treatment plan with you, so nothing comes as a surprise.
- First appointment 60 minutes
- $130 to $188
- Follow-up appointments
- from $109
- Medical grade orthoses customisable
- $180 to $350
- Custom 3D printed orthoses Australian made
- $580 to $780
- Health fund claiming on the spot with HICAPS
- Medicare and DVA claiming available
- WorkCover cases seen with prior written approval
Understand what is going on.
Plain-English articles and videos from Justin and Blake, written for the people we see in clinic.
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Footwear
Could a carbon plate be your new best mate?
How a stiff plate in your shoe can take the bending load off an injured foot.
Justin Smith -
Running
Return to running after an injury
A short summary of how to return to running after an injury.
Blake Withers -
Foot and ankle
Heel and foot pain: what we do about it
The treatments we may use for the most common foot complaint, and how we use them.
Blake Withers
Good questions, straight answers.
Still not sure? Call us on 02 4067 5055 and we will point you in the right direction.
See every FAQDo I need a referral to see a podiatrist?
No, you can book straight in. Some people qualify for a Medicare rebate through a Chronic Disease Management plan from their GP, so it is worth asking your doctor if that applies to you.
What happens at my first appointment?
We set aside a full hour. We talk through your history and goals, assess and diagnose the problem hands-on, test how you move where it is relevant, start treatment on the day and map out a plan with a follow-up.
Should I see a podiatrist, a physio or someone else?
Podiatry is focused on the foot, ankle and lower limb, so we are a good first stop for anything in that area. If we think you would be better looked after by one of our colleagues in another profession, we will refer you.
Can I claim on my private health fund?
Yes. We have on-the-spot HICAPS claiming. It helps to check with your fund what you are covered for and how much. Medicare and DVA claiming, Eftpos and cash are all available too.
Is the clinic easy to get to?
Yes. We are in the brown brick building next to McDonald Jones Stadium, with plenty of parking. There is an electric chair for the stairs if you need it, and friendly people in the building to help.
Do you see WorkCover and NDIS cases?
We see a lot of WorkCover cases. Prior written approval is needed for the initial consultation. We are not registered with the NDIS yet, but if you have funds allocated you can claim our services yourself, and we have good experience helping people through that process.
Ready for healthier feet?
Book online, call us, or send a message and we will get back to you.
- Level 1, 294 Turton Road, New Lambton NSW 2305The brown brick building next to McDonald Jones Stadium. Plenty of parking.
- Monday to Friday9am to 6:30pm
- hello@achievepodiatry.com.auFor questions before you book.