Highett Podiatry

What Highett Podiatry does

Highett Podiatry is a privately held, dual-location podiatry practice operating clinics in Highett and Mentone in Melbourne's Bayside area, Australia. The practice employs 15 staff and has treated more than 25,000 patients with over 25 years of combined clinical experience. Service lines span general podiatry (diabetic foot assessment, nail and skin care, senior and home-visit podiatry), sports and performance podiatry (biomechanical assessment, gait analysis, ankle rehabilitation), custom orthotics, advanced therapies (SWIFT wart therapy, shockwave therapy, dry needling, injection therapy), and minor surgical and wound care. Specialty sub-clinics — Kid's Podiatry, The Dance Clinic, and Cycling Orthotics — target niche patient segments such as children, dancers, and competitive cyclists.

The practice's technology layer centers on in-clinic diagnostic capability rather than a software platform. Podiatrists are trained to perform diagnostic ultrasound, X-ray imaging, Doppler vascular assessment, and Diafactory on-the-spot dermatophyte testing, enabling same-visit diagnosis without external radiology or pathology referrals. Patient scheduling runs on the PracSuite booking system, and the practice maintains an active educational content footprint via blog, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to support organic acquisition.

Highett Podiatry operates on a fee-for-service professional services model. Patients pay out of pocket for consultations and treatments, with rebates available through Medicare chronic condition care plans (EPC/CDM), the DVA gold card scheme, and private health insurance extras cover. The practice also distributes services through home visits and aged care facility contracts, and runs a formal GP referrer pathway. The business is founder/owner-operated with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Highett Podiatry

Legal name

Highett Podiatry

Website

https://highettpodiatry.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highett Podiatry is a privately held, dual-location podiatry practice in Melbourne's Bayside area, employing 15 staff and treating 25,000+ patients. It offers general, sports, pediatric, dance, and cycling podiatry, plus custom orthotics and in-clinic diagnostic imaging to consumer and Medicare/DVA-funded patients.

Ownership category

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Product category

Podiatry Services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAG

Foot & Ankle

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Keywords

• Podiatry services
• Foot care clinic
• Custom orthotics
• Sports podiatry
• Diabetic foot care

Headquarters

HQ city

Highett

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Podiatry Consultations and Treatments: Fee-for-service healthcare model where patients pay for consultations and treatments. The clinic accepts Medicare rebates for patients with chronic condition care plans (EPC/CDM), DVA gold card holders receive free podiatry services, and private health insurance rebates are available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Highett Podiatry operates two physical clinic locations in Melbourne's Bayside suburbs (Highett and Mentone) delivering comprehensive foot and ankle care services. Offerings include general podiatry, sports and performance podiatry, custom orthotics, advanced therapies (SWIFT therapy, shockwave therapy, dry needling), wound and surgical care, and specialty clinics for children's podiatry, dance medicine, and cycling orthotics. The practice also provides in-clinic diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound, Doppler) and same-day Diafactory fungal nail testing.

Product overview

Highett Podiatry operates as a dual-location podiatry practice offering comprehensive foot and ankle care services. The practice provides general podiatry, sports and performance podiatry, custom orthotics, advanced therapies (dry needling, shockwave therapy, SWIFT therapy), wound and surgical care, and specialized clinics for children's podiatry and dance medicine. Core services include diabetic foot assessments, gait analysis, biomechanical assessments, ingrown toenail treatment, and medical imaging with in-clinic diagnostic ultrasound capabilities. The practice also offers a same-day fungal nail diagnosis service using Diafactory testing technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kid's Podiatry: Specialized podiatry services for children addressing developmental and growth milestones.
• The Dance Clinic
• Cycling Orthotics

Products and services

• General Podiatry Services Comprehensive podiatric care including diabetic foot assessments, medical imaging, footwear assessments, general foot care, home visits, children's podiatry, and seniors' footcare for patients across the Highett and Mentone clinics.
• Sports & Performance Podiatry Specialized care for athletes and active individuals including ankle rehabilitation, biomechanical assessments, cycling orthotics, dance clinic, gait analysis, pre pointe assessments, sports footwear assessment, and sports injury management.
• Kid's Podiatry Specialized pediatric podiatry clinic addressing developmental and growth milestones for children's legs and feet.
• Dance Clinic Bayside Melbourne's premier center for podiatry treatment, assessment and rehabilitation management of dance-related injuries.
• Cycling Orthotics Specialist cycling orthotics assessment and prescription using techniques trusted by competitive cyclists at elite level.
• Custom Orthotics & Insoles Custom orthotic devices prescribed and fitted to correct foot biomechanics, provide support, and address various foot conditions.
• Advanced Therapies Specialized treatments including dry needling, injection therapy (prolotherapy), joint mobilisation and manipulation, SWIFT therapy for viral warts, and shockwave therapy.
• Wound & Surgical Care Surgical and non-surgical treatments including KeryFlex toenail restoration, toenail surgery, Onyfix nail bracing, and wound care management.
• Ingrown Toenail Treatment Treatment options ranging from conservative management to surgical procedures including Onyfix nail bracing (non-surgical) and partial nail avulsion.
• Diafactory Fungal Nail Testing On-the-spot dermatophyte testing procedure for same-day diagnosis of fungal nail infections without the need for pathology lab visits.
• Medical Imaging In-clinic diagnostic capabilities including X-rays and ultrasound examinations performed by specially trained podiatrists.
• Home Visit Podiatry Mobile podiatry service for patients who cannot attend clinic locations, extending reach to home-bound patients.
• Aged Care Facility Podiatry Podiatry services provided at aged care facilities for institutional clients, supporting senior residents who cannot attend clinic appointments.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sports Medicine AustraliaminorOthersProfessional membership and recognition by Sports Medicine Australia, indicating expertise in sports-related foot and ankle conditions.
• AHPRA National BoardscoreOthersRegistered and endorsed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) National Boards, the regulatory body for podiatrists in Australia.
• Sports Exercise Podiatry AustraliaminorOthersMembership in Sports Exercise Podiatry Australia demonstrates specialisation in podiatry for athletes and active individuals.
• APODA (Australian Podiatry Association)minorOthersMembership in the Australian Podiatry Association (APODA), the peak professional body for podiatry in Australia.
• Australian Podiatric Podiatry (APP)minorOthersMembership in Australian Podiatric Podiatry organisation for professional development and networking.
• International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS)minorOthersInternational membership demonstrating expertise in dance medicine, supporting The Dance Clinic specialty service.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ModPod Podiatry: Sydney-based podiatry practice delivering general foot care, sports podiatry, and orthotics with similar technology and treatment offerings to Highett, serving as a comparable urban private competitor.
• Entire Podiatry: Multi-location Australian podiatry group offering general foot care, sports podiatry, orthotics, and diabetic foot assessment. Closely comparable in service mix and Australian market orientation, though broader geographic footprint.
• The Foot Practice: Australian podiatry clinic providing comprehensive foot care, sports podiatry, and custom orthotics in a metropolitan setting. Comparable service portfolio and private fee-for-service model.
• Sole Therapy Podiatry: Australian podiatry clinic group focused on sports podiatry, custom orthotics, and gait analysis. Comparable in specialty positioning and treatment modalities (shockwave, dry needling) to Highett.
• Foot & Leg Centre: Australian podiatry practice offering biomechanical assessments, orthotics, and sports podiatry. Closely comparable service portfolio within the Australian private market.
• Pro Feet Podiatry: Multi-clinic Australian podiatry practice offering general foot care, diabetic assessments, biomechanics, and orthotics. Direct competitor in Australian private podiatry market with overlapping suburban catchment strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Sportsmed Biologic: Multi-disciplinary sports medicine and orthopedic group offering podiatry as part of a broader allied-health service mix. Comparable in sports podiatry and rehabilitation but operates as a wider healthcare provider.
• LifeCare Health: Australian allied-health network combining physiotherapy, podiatry, and other services. Comparable as a multi-location allied-health provider, though podiatry is one of many service lines.
• My FootDr: Australia's largest podiatry network with dozens of clinics across multiple states. Directly comparable core services (general podiatry, orthotics, sports podiatry) but operates at materially greater scale and geographic reach than Highett.

Regional players

• Premier Podiatry: US-based multi-location podiatry group offering general and specialty foot care. Comparable in service mix and clinical model, though operating in a different healthcare reimbursement system (US insurance vs. Australian Medicare).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMhQuhH-wt_fQDlxd8rUV3Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/highettpodiatry
• Instagraminstagram.com/highett_podiatry/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highett-podiatry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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