Introduction
Feet First commenced its Podiatry practice in 1998. Our professional team are committed to offering all our patients the highest level of footcare and service.
At Feet First we cater for all aspects of Podiatric care, from general footcare, sports injuries, ingrown nails and orthoses.
All our podiatrists regularly attend ongoing education courses in order to provide the latest treatment methods and technology.
Feet First has recently implemented 3D laser scanning technology to complement our video gait analysis and milled orthoses.
We look forward to the opportunity to assist in your footcare needs.
Podiatrists
Angus Cotton
Angus graduated in Podiatry from the University of South Australia in 1992 and commenced work as a podiatrist in a private practice.
In 1998 he relocated from Adelaide and started Feet First Podiatry Centre in Beaumaris. In 1999 Feet First Podiatry opened a second practice in Burke Road Camberwell.
Angus enjoys all aspects of the Podiatry Practice; however he has a special interest in Sports Medicine.
Outside of his profession, basketball has been a large part of his life, firstly as a player and now as a representative basketball coach for the Sandringham Sabres.
Clare Barrett
Clare graduated from La Trobe University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Podiatry with Honours. Clare worked at Feet First Podiatry from 2002 – 2007, after which time she had a break to have a family and she worked elsewhere part time while her children were young. She has rejoined the practice in 2017.
Clare has an interest in general foot care and diabetes. Apart from working at Feet First, Clare is also the resident podiatrist at a couple of retirement villages which she enjoys.
Outside of work, Clare has a busy time with her family, friends and her dog and enjoys doing yoga in her free time.
Garima Jain
Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice.
Garima is a dedicated and passionate podiatrist who derives immense satisfaction from assisting people and ensuring their feet are healthy. Witnessing the positive impact on others’ lives and observing the smiles on her patients’ faces brings her genuine fulfillment.
Outside of her professional life, Garima finds great passion in painting. She expresses that painting provides her with a means to unleash her creativity and discover solace in the process. Additionally, Garima enjoys pursuing exhilarating activities such as paragliding, which offers her an extraordinary surge of adrenaline and a feeling of liberation.
Exploring new places and trying different cuisines with friends brings Garima immense happiness. Garima’s philosophy is to embrace life’s adventures together, both in the clinic and out in the world together!
Garima enjoys all aspects of Podiatry from nail and skin concerns to foot pain, managing injuries and utilizing our expertise shockwave therapy and SWIFT wart therapy treatment.