Healthy Life Foot Clinic News – Winter 2025
Keeping Your Feet Happy, Healthy, Mobile and Ready for Life’s Challenges!
A Message from Healthy Life Foot Clinic
The chilly mornings have settled in across Adelaide, and the winter rain has already begun to fall. As the temperatures drop and the damp sets in, it’s a timely reminder to check in on your foot health. Cold, wet weather can flare up existing issues and even trigger new ones.
In this issue, we’ll share the latest clinic news and some essential tips to help you stay in tip-top shape through the colder months. Whether it’s aches, stiffness, or general discomfort, we’re here to help keep you moving comfortably, warmly, and pain-free all winter long.
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Clinic News & Updates
Staff Update
Experienced Adelaide Podiatrist, Joel Urban, joined us in late March and has quickly become a valued member of our team. Originally from Adelaide, Joel graduated from from UniSA some 25 years ago and has since built a strong career in sports medicine and sports podiatry, working closely with a number of AFL and A-league sports teams.
In just a few short months, Joel’s extensive expertise, approachable nature, and genuine care for clients have already made him a firm favourite among patients. Joel’s available for consultation at our Woodville clinic every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. You’ll also find him at Posture Podiatry in Hackney every Monday and Thursday.
To learn more about Joel, you can find all his details at this page on our site. To make an appointment, simply call (08) 8445 8680 or book online here.
Mark and Nick continue to be available throughout the week. Nick Bourlotos consults exclusively at Burnside and is available every weekday except Mondays. Mark Heard is available every Monday and Wednesday at Burnside and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Woodville.
Staff Training
Last month, our team had the pleasure of attending a joint workshop with our sister clinic, Posture Podiatry, hosted by world-renowned foot mobilisation and communications expert, Ted Jedynak.
The workshop focused on enhancing both our clinical communication and hands-on skills. We spent the afternoon refining how we communicate with patients and colleagues—an area that plays a vital role in building trust, improving understanding, and ultimately achieving better treatment outcomes. While most of us recognise the importance of effective communication, the session offered fresh insights and practical tools we can apply in everyday practice.
Ted also generously shared his expertise in Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT), answering key questions and demonstrating a few valuable techniques that we can integrate into our treatment approach.
It was an engaging and informative afternoon, and we’re excited to apply what we learned to continue delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.
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Winter Foot Health Tips
Here are five foot care tips from our experts to keep your feet healthy this winter:
- Keep Your Feet Warm — But Not Sweaty
Choose socks made from moisture-wicking materials like merino wool to keep your feet warm and dry. Damp feet in cold weather can lead to chilblains, fungal infections, and increased discomfort. - Moisturise Daily
Cold weather can dry out the skin, leading to cracks—especially around the heels. Apply a foot-specific moisturiser each night to prevent dryness and improve skin integrity. - Check Your Footwear
Make sure your winter shoes and boots fit well, offer good support, and have enough tread to prevent slipping. Avoid tight footwear that restricts circulation, particularly for those with diabetes or poor circulation. - Don’t Ignore Numbness or Pain
Cold temperatures can aggravate existing conditions like neuropathy or circulation problems. If you’re experiencing persistent numbness, tingling, or heel pain, book a check-up—it’s better to catch issues early. - Stay Active Indoors
Less walking and time outdoors in winter can reduce circulation to the feet. Gentle stretches or simple foot exercises at home can help maintain mobility, strength, and blood flow.
You’ll find some more free foot care tips at the following page on our website by clicking here.
Common Winter Foot Complaints We Treat:
- Heel pain & plantar fasciitis flare-ups
- Ingrown toenails from tight winter shoes
- Diabetic foot care & circulation checks
- Corns and calluses and dry skins
- Fungal toenail infections from enclosed footwear
- Achilles heel pain and Sever’s disease
If your feet are unhappy, winter will feel longer than it should. Let’s fix that.
Winter Special Offer!
FREE Footwear Fit Check with every consultation in June, July and August
Bring in your shoes or boots and we’ll assess their fit, support, and suitability for the colder months. If you need new footwear, we have a large list of shoe stores to help you find just the right fit.
Book now—spaces fill fast in winter!
A Quick Thank You…
Thank you to all our clients and referrers for your continued support. The past twelve months have been the busiest in Healthy Life Foot Clinic’s history. We truly appreciate the opportunity to help our clients achieve their mobility and activity goals.
Book Your Winter Checkup
Your feet will travel over 120,000km in their lifetime—treat them well! Schedule your winter foot check-up by calling us at Burnside: (08) 8333 2022 or Woodville: (08) 8445 8680 or by visiting our website and booking online here.
Stay safe, active, keep moving and enjoy the events around Adelaide! If your feet and/or legs slow you down, we’re here to help!
The Healthy Life Foot Clinic Team
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