At Elite Foot Care our goal is to provide personalised lower limb care for you and your family. We strive to keep you pain free one step at a time. Our experienced podiatry professionals pride themselves on providing you with:
- A consultation with a highly trained podiatrist
- A personalised treatment plan provided by a caring professional
- State-of-the-art treatment techniques that get results
Join Our Team
We are looking for passionate people to join our growing team in Podiatry, Allied Health Assistant and Medical Receptionist roles. Find out more below!
Our Team
Jay Lewis
Principal Podiatrist
Jay gained an interest in Podiatric medicine while playing AFL for the Sydney Swans. Being in an elite level environment provided a great level of insight and interest into sports biomechanics, lower limb injuries and performance enhancement.
After completing a bachelor of Podiatry in 2015 at the University of Newcastle, Jay continued to pursue a passion for sport, along with developing his career in paediatrics, biomechanics, nail surgery, and diabetic foot care. Jay has worked as a podiatrist across many different environments including private practice clinics, hospital, and locums across Australia.
Jay is dedicated to his professional development in the field of Podiatry. When it comes to consulting with patients, Jay engages the most up to date evidence-based practice to provide a high level of care, ensuring all patients get the best results possible.
Jarrod McGuinness
Senior podiatrist
Jarrod joined Elite Foot Care after working as a Podiatrist in Brisbane. Jarrod graduated from Queensland University of Technology and has recently completed further studies in sports injury rehabilitation. During his time at university, Jarrod was the recipient of the Greg Dower Applied Biomechanics award.
Jarrod enjoys a broad scope of podiatry including diabetic foot assessments, treatment of conditions of the toenails and skin, orthotic therapy, paediatric conditions, sports injuries of the lower limb & biomechanical assessments.
Jarrod comes to Elite Foot Care with a wealth of knowledge working with football and netball injuries at a representative level having a firsthand role in the rehabilitation of hips, knees, foot and ankle conditions for a number of years. He strives to get everyone back on their feet as soon as possible.
In his spare time Jarrod enjoys staying active, running or swimming, while spending his time off at the beach or watching live sport.
Dean Taylor
Senior Podiatrist
Dean is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports Medicine Australia and regularly attends State and National conferences along with numerous special interest group seminars. Being a graduate of QUT, Dean maintains a strong association with the University.
Short of specialising in one particular professional area, Dean is passionate about Sports and Biomechanical Podiatry in the Paediatric, active and ageing population. Many years of experience in the footwear and orthotic manufacture industry has given Dean the edge when it comes to complex cases, which he actively seeks out on a regular basis.
Dean has represented his state and country in touch football, competed in triathlon/multisport events and is a mid-handicap golfer who loves the challenge of the game.
Daniel Neill
senior podiatrist
Daniel joined the Elite Foot Care team as a Senior Podiatrist in 2023 after several years of serving the community of Cairns.
Graduating from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2019, Daniel has since developed a keen passion for musculoskeletal (MSK) treatments, specializing in a wide range of sports and ingrown toenail treatments and surgeries. Daniel strives to help patients regain their mobility and lead a pain-free life.
When not at the clinic, Dan loves spending time playing cricket and golf and enjoy quality time with his adorable puppy, Ernie.
Ajay Mahadev
Podiatrist
Ajay is a dedicated podiatrist, bringing a passion for enhancing foot health to Elite Foot Care on the Sunshine Coast. His commitment to excellence in podiatric care and his compassionate approach make him a valuable asset to our team and to the patient he treats.
Ajay completed his Bachelor of Podiatry at Newcastle University, where he gained knowledge in diagnosing and treating a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions. His previous studies also include a Bachelor of Commerce from Bond University.
Outside of his professional life, Ajay enjoys staying active and believes in leading a healthy lifestyle. His interests include basketball, exploring the great outdoors, and spending quality time with his partner and pet dogs.
Josh Taylor
podiatrist
Josh completed his podiatry training at the Queensland University of Technology, where he graduated with First Class Honours. During his time at QUT, Josh received numerous academic prizes, including awards for excellence in clinical studies, orthotics, sports medicine and rehabilitation, paediatrics, imaging, and biomechanics.
Josh is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and affiliate member of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons. He is currently undertaking post-graduate study in Podiatric Therapeutics.
Josh enjoys building rapport with patients and finds great satisfaction from helping people achieve their goals. He has a special interest in helping people of all ages suffering from foot pain and ingrown toenails. When not at work, you’ll find Josh playing tennis, hiking the trails around the Sunshine Coast with his wife, or writing his podiatry-based medical thriller.
Gabrielle Riach
allied health therapist
Always down for a friendly chat, Gabby’s bright personality will make you smile.
Sharing a passion for helping people and Allied Health, Gabrielle is currently undertaking a Bachelors’ degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology and is a Personal Trainer. She is now a fully trained Allied Health Assistant in Podiatry. Working on functional movement enhancement and chronic pain management, she is an excellent clinician and an important member of the team.
Growing up in Woombye, she is a proud local through-and-through and a strong supporter of our community; you might already know her friendly face!
Martine Wapp
Practice Manager
Martine had a long and successful career as an Occupational Therapist for Queensland Health. She continued on to manage large teams at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital before she brought her wealth of clinical experience and leadership skills to the Elite Foot Care team.
Her years of experience leading teams in clinical settings help Elite Foot Care to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
Martine enjoys spending time with her kids and husband in her spare time.
Ellen Hodges
Medical Receptionist
Ellen is one of our superstar receptionists!
She is originally from a small country town in Central West NSW, called Forbes. She moved to the coast with her partner a few years ago and has fallen in love with it.
Much like her family she has a passion for all things creative. She regularly embroids in her spare time creating textile artistic pieces and enjoys playing guitar and singing.
She loves taking her dog Nix, a Siberian Husky, on adventures and enjoys finding new food spots along the coast!
Will O'Hara
lab director
After studying bachelors degrees in Finance and Mechanical Engineering, Will left a career in engineering to create Elite Foot Care with his brother Jay.
Since then he hasn’t looked back. He loves the community spirit of Woombye and feels a great sense of fulfilment helping people.
His skills in engineering come in handy for operating our on-site custom manufacturing lab.
Sharing a passion for sport with the rest of the team, Will enjoys playing Australian rules football, golf and tennis on a weekend.
Osian Grant
Lab Technician
Osian is Elite Foot Care’s full time lab technician.
Osian had a decorated career as a Special Operations Combat Engineer before his time at Elite Foot Care. His attention to detail allows him to manufacture with precision, producing the best quality orthotic devices for our clients.
On the weekends, Osian enjoys tending to his garden, reading, spending time with his partner and rounding up his chickens.
Our Therapists
Our team of Podiatrists have decades of experience treating all hip, knee, leg, ankle, foot and heel pain as well as a range of skin and nail conditions including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections and more.
They share a passion for helping the community stay strong and active, helping them achieve their ultimate health outcomes.
Their experience combined with the best treatment technologies available, allow us to achieve the best outcomes for our community.
Benefits of a personalised treatment plan
Reduced Pain
Using the worlds best treatment technology and methods, we can accelerate your recovery to achieve your ultimate health outcome sooner.
Increased Strength
With a prescribed exercise rehab program, your surrounding muscles will strengthen and take the load off your affected tissue. The result is lasting pain relief.
Become More Active
Working with your Podiatrist to complete your personalised treatment plan, you'll be able to do more of the things you love with friends and family.
How it works
1. Schedule an Appointment
Book online or call one of our friendly reception staff on 07 5328 3588 to find a time that suits you.
2. We Handle the Details
Our experienced Podiatrists will diagnose, create a custom treatment plan and treat in the very first session.
3. Be More Active With Less Pain
Spend more time with your family and friends being active and doing the things you love.
What you'll get...
Experienced Podiatrists
Our Podiatrists have decades of experience treating an array of conditions.
Comprehensive Consultations
Our Podiatrists will leave no stone unturned in finding the root cause of your issue.
Personalised Treatment Plans
Our Podiatrists will create a truly custom treatment plan to achieve your ideal outcomes.
Communication
Our Podiatrists will clearly explain your condition, providing insight into its nature and treatment options.
Best Treatment Technology
We utilise state-of-the-art treatment technologies including: Shockwave Therapy, 3D Laser Scanners, Lunula Fungal Nail Laser to provide our patients with the best possible care.
On-site Manufacturing
Our on-site orthotics manufacturing lab allows us to do same or next day orthotic dispenses.