Put Your Best Foot Forward: Expert Podiatry at The Foot & Ankle Clinic Chadstone

If your feet are talking to you — and not in a good way — you are not alone. The average person walks the equivalent of more than 128,000 kilometres in a lifetime. That is a lot of wear on 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments in each foot and ankle. When something goes wrong, it quickly affects how you work, walk, play sport or simply enjoy a day at Chadstone Shopping Centre.

For more than 25 years, The Foot & Ankle Clinic has been helping Victorians stay comfortable, mobile and pain-free. Their Chadstone clinic, at 79 Chadstone Road in Malvern East, is a well-established local practice that now partners with the My FootDr group while keeping the same familiar faces and high standard of care. No referral is required for most appointments.

 

The modern shopfront on Chadstone Road is easy to find, with clear signage, large windows and a professional yet welcoming presence just a short distance from Chadstone Shopping Centre, East Malvern station and local bus routes.

A Convenient Local Clinic with a Long Track Record

The Chadstone clinic has been serving Malvern East, Hughesdale, Carnegie, Ashburton and surrounding eastern suburbs for close to 25 years. It occupies a purpose-fitted commercial space with air-conditioned consulting rooms, a contemporary reception and high-quality finishes. The team includes qualified podiatrists, caring assistants and expert shoe-fitting specialists, with access to a foot and ankle surgeon when surgical opinion is needed.

Narges Kanani, the podiatrist based at Chadstone, brings more than a decade of experience after training at Auckland University of Technology and working across a range of clinical settings in New Zealand. She is known for listening carefully, explaining things in plain language and focusing on what matters most to each patient.

The clinic’s philosophy is straightforward: most foot and ankle problems can be treated effectively if they are addressed early. Putting up with pain often makes things worse and can affect quality of life far more than people expect.

Comprehensive Services Under One Roof

Patients visit for a wide range of issues, from everyday niggles to more complex conditions. Services include:

• General podiatry and thorough foot assessments
• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis (including shockwave therapy)
• Ingrown toenails, including the Bracenfix™ non-surgical option
• Custom and pre-made orthotics (including Australian-made PODTHOTIC devices and same-day options from digital scans)
• Fungal nail treatment, including laser options and cosmetic nail restoration (KeryFlex)
• Children’s foot care and pre-pointe assessments for ballet dancers
• Diabetes foot care and high-risk foot management
• Sports injuries, gait analysis (including video gait analysis) and biomechanical assessment
• Wart and verruca treatments (cryotherapy and surgery)
• CAM walkers (moon boots)
• Paraffin wax therapy for pain and stiffness
• Medical-grade footwear advice and fitting

The clinic also supports patients under Medicare (Enhanced Primary Care plans), private health funds (HICAPS), DVA, NDIS, TAC and WorkCover. Telehealth appointments are available for added convenience.

A modern reception area with timber slat walling, comfortable seating and a professional front desk sets a calm tone as soon as you walk in.

 

Why Local Patients Choose This Clinic

Several factors stand out. The location is practical — close to one of Australia’s busiest shopping destinations yet still neighbourhood-scale. Opening hours are weekday-focused and designed around working families:

• Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Staff emphasise clear communication, realistic treatment plans and a customer-satisfaction approach. Many conditions that people have lived with for years can be significantly improved with the right combination of hands-on care, orthotics, footwear advice and, where appropriate, advanced treatments such as shockwave or laser.

AFL legend Ron Barassi once said: “Put your feet in the hands of the Foot and Ankle Clinic.” The clinic still uses that line because it captures the trust they aim to earn.

Getting There and Booking

The clinic sits at 79 Chadstone Road, Malvern East VIC 3145. Street parking is available and public transport is straightforward (East Malvern station is about 600 metres away; the 612 bus stops nearby).

Contact details
Phone: (03) 9569 5796
Email: chadstone@thefootandankleclinic.com.au
Website: www.thefootandankleclinic.com.au
Online booking is available through the clinic’s website.

Whether you have been putting up with heel pain, an ingrown toenail that will not settle, children’s growing-foot concerns, or you simply want a professional check-up and better-fitting shoes, the team at The Foot & Ankle Clinic Chadstone is set up to help you stay on your feet.

Your feet carry you every day. They deserve the same care you would give any other part of your health.