Podiatry Camberwell | Award-Winning Podiatrist Near You | Upwell Health Collective

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Team Upwell
May 17, 2026
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Updated May 2026. Upwell Health Collective — 7× award-winning multidisciplinary allied health clinic at 436 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3124. Phone: (03) 8849 9096. Open 7am–7pm Monday–Friday, 8am–1pm Saturday.

Quick Answer — Looking for a podiatrist in Camberwell?

Upwell Health Collective at 436 Burke Road, Camberwell is one of Melbourne's most decorated allied health clinics offering award-winning podiatry in Camberwell. Our team of qualified podiatrists treats heel pain, plantar fasciitis, diabetic foot conditions, ingrown toenails, children's foot problems, sports injuries, custom orthotics, bunions, and the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions for patients across Camberwell, Glen Iris, Hawthorn, Surrey Hills, Balwyn, and the wider Boroondara region.

Key facts:
Location: 436 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3124
Phone: (03) 8849 9096
Hours: Monday–Friday 7am–7pm; Saturday 8am–1pm
Parking: 28 free undercover car parks on-site
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible — DDA compliant
Initial appointments: 45–60 minutes (double the industry standard)
No GP referral required to see our podiatrists
Health funds: All major Australian health funds accepted via HICAPS
NDIS: Registered NDIS provider
Medicare: EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) plans accepted

Book online at upwellhealth.com.au or call (03) 8849 9096.

Why Choose Upwell Podiatry in Camberwell

The Camberwell podiatry market has a number of choices — so why do thousands of patients across Boroondara choose Upwell Health Collective for their foot care? Five reasons:

1/ We are 7× award-winning

Upwell Health Collective has been independently recognised seven times for clinical excellence and patient outcomes. This is not a marketing claim — it's a track record built over a decade of caring for the Camberwell community across physiotherapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, clinical Pilates, and myotherapy. Our podiatry team brings the same standard of evidence-based care that earned us those awards across the broader clinic.

2/ Our appointments are properly long

Most podiatry clinics run 15–20 minute consultations. The reality is that a thorough podiatry assessment — history, biomechanical examination, gait analysis, palpation, neurological screening, vascular assessment, footwear review, treatment planning — cannot be done well in 15 minutes. We run 45–60 minute initial consultations. Your podiatrist has the time to actually understand your foot problem before treating it. That difference is felt in outcomes.

3/ We are multidisciplinary by design

Your feet don't exist in isolation from the rest of your body. The way your feet hit the ground influences your knees, hips, back, and even your neck. A heel pain problem might be a tendon issue, a fascial issue, a footwear issue, a strength deficit issue, or a combination. At Upwell, your podiatrist works alongside our physiotherapy, exercise physiology, clinical Pilates, and myotherapy teams under one roof. Complex foot problems benefit from this integrated approach — and you don't have to drive to four different clinics to get it.

4/ We use elite rehabilitation technology

Our Camberwell clinic features the NASA-designed AlterG anti-gravity treadmill — technology unavailable at most Melbourne podiatry clinics. The AlterG allows runners recovering from foot and lower limb injuries to return to running with reduced bodyweight load, accelerating recovery and protecting healing tissues. We also use video gait analysis, in-shoe pressure mapping, and 3D foot scanning for custom orthotic prescription.

5/ Parking, accessibility, and convenience are sorted

28 free undercover car parks exclusively for patients. Wheelchair accessible. Tram routes 70 and 75 along Riversdale Road stop minutes from our front door. Camberwell train station and bus routes nearby. We make the logistics easy so the focus stays on your treatment.

Conditions Our Camberwell Podiatry Team Treats

Our podiatrists treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions for patients in Camberwell and across Melbourne's inner east. Some of the most common include:

Heel pain & plantar fasciitis

The most common podiatry presentation. Sharp pain at the medial heel, worse with the first steps in the morning, eases through the day. We treat this with evidence-based loading programs (the Rathleff protocol), footwear modification, custom orthotics where indicated, and shockwave therapy for refractory cases. Read our Tendinopathy Ultimate Guide 2026 for the complete evidence base on plantar fasciopathy and other tendon-related foot conditions.

Achilles tendinopathy

Pain in the Achilles tendon, common in runners, walkers, and active people across all ages. Modern care combines heavy slow resistance loading (the Kongsgaard protocol) with biomechanical assessment and footwear advice. Particularly common in perimenopausal women due to the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause — covered in our Perimenopause & Menopause Thrive Guide 2026.

Diabetic foot assessment & care

People with diabetes need annual foot assessment to screen for neuropathy, vascular disease, and ulcer risk. We provide comprehensive diabetic foot examinations, neuropathy screening, vascular assessment, nail care, wound monitoring, and footwear advice. Medicare EPC plans cover up to 5 sessions per calendar year for eligible patients. Our podiatrists work closely with your GP and diabetes care team.

Ingrown toenails & nail surgery

Ingrown toenails affect adults and adolescents of all ages and can be intensely painful. We provide conservative nail care for mild cases and partial or total nail avulsion procedures for recurrent or severe cases. Performed under local anaesthetic at our Camberwell clinic. Most patients return to normal activity within days.

Children's foot problems

Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis), Osgood-Schlatter (knee), in-toeing, flat feet, sports injuries, growing pains, and general foot development. Camberwell and Boroondara have one of the highest concentrations of school-age children in Melbourne, and we work with families across the region on paediatric foot health. No referral required.

Custom orthotics

For conditions where biomechanical correction supports recovery and prevention. We use 3D foot scanning and gait analysis to design custom orthotics tailored to the individual. Not every foot problem needs orthotics — and we will tell you when they're appropriate and when they aren't. Honest, evidence-based prescription.

Bunions, forefoot pain, and toe conditions

Bunion management (conservative and surgical referral), Morton's neuroma, hammer toe, claw toe, metatarsalgia, sesamoid pain, and general forefoot pain. Particularly common in adults over 40 and in perimenopausal women.

Sports and running injuries

Stress fractures, shin splints, peroneal tendinopathy, ankle sprains, calcaneal pain, footwear assessment, gait analysis, return-to-running protocols. Cross-references our Combat Sports Chronicle 2026 for grapplers and strikers.

General foot conditions

Corns, calluses, cracked heels, warts, fungal nail infections, foot odour, and routine nail care. Particularly valuable for older adults, people with diabetes, and people with limited mobility.

Services We Offer at Upwell Podiatry Camberwell

Comprehensive podiatry assessment — history, biomechanical examination, gait analysis, neurological and vascular screening
Video gait analysis — high-speed video capture and analysis of running and walking mechanics
3D foot scanning — for custom orthotic prescription
Custom orthotics — designed and fitted in-house
Ingrown toenail surgery — partial and total nail avulsion under local anaesthetic
Diabetic foot assessment — annual comprehensive screening for Medicare and NDIS patients
Children's podiatry — paediatric assessment and treatment
Sports podiatry — running gait analysis, footwear advice, return-to-sport programming
Footwear consultation — evidence-based advice for running shoes, work shoes, daily wear
Nail care and skin care — general foot maintenance for older adults and people with mobility issues
Shockwave therapy (ESWT) — for chronic plantar fasciopathy and Achilles tendinopathy
Dry needling — adjunct treatment for myofascial trigger points
NDIS-funded podiatry — for participants requiring foot care under their plan

Where Our Camberwell Podiatry Patients Come From

Our podiatry team at 436 Burke Road serves patients from across Melbourne's inner east. Common suburbs include:

Camberwell (3124) — walking distance for many local patients
Glen Iris (3146) — 8–10 minutes by car
Hawthorn East (3123) — 5–10 minutes by car
Surrey Hills (3127) — 5–10 minutes by car
Balwyn (3103) — 8–12 minutes by car
Canterbury (3126) — 5–10 minutes by car
Kew (3101) — 10–15 minutes by car
Malvern East (3145) — 10–15 minutes by car
Ashburton (3147) — 10–15 minutes by car
Mont Albert (3127) — 8–12 minutes by car
Box Hill (3128) — 12–15 minutes by car
Burwood (3125) — 10–15 minutes by car
Toorak (3142) — 12–15 minutes by car

Wider Boroondara, Stonnington, Whitehorse, and Monash residents regularly choose our Camberwell podiatry clinic for the quality of care and the convenience of multidisciplinary services under one roof.

How to Find Us — Getting to Upwell Health Collective

Address: Shops 1–5, 436 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

By car: 436 Burke Road sits between Camberwell Junction and the Riversdale Road intersection. 28 free undercover car parks on-site, exclusively for patients. No time limits, no fees, no parking stress.

By tram: Route 70 (Wattle Park to City) and Route 75 (Vermont South to City) both run along Riversdale Road. Alight at Burke Road and walk 3 minutes to our clinic. Route 72 (Camberwell to Melbourne University) runs along Camberwell Road with a 5-minute walk.

By train: Camberwell Station (Belgrave, Lilydale, and Alamein lines) is a 10-minute walk from our front door.

By bus: Routes 612, 624, and 736 all stop near Burke Road within a short walk of the clinic.

What to Expect at Your First Podiatry Appointment

Your first 45–60 minute consultation includes:

1/ Detailed history. When did your foot problem start? What makes it worse? What makes it better? Your activity level, footwear, work demands, sleep, and medical history. Foot problems rarely have a single cause — we want to understand yours.

2/ Comprehensive physical assessment. Visual examination, palpation, range of motion testing, muscle strength, neurological screening (where appropriate), vascular screening (where appropriate), and biomechanical assessment.

3/ Gait and movement analysis. Video gait analysis for running and walking mechanics where relevant. In-shoe pressure mapping for footwear and orthotic decisions where indicated.

4/ Treatment. We start treatment in the first session where appropriate — nail care, manual therapy, taping, footwear modification, exercise prescription, and education about your condition.

5/ Clear explanation and plan. You'll leave understanding your condition, knowing what to do at home, and having a clear pathway for the weeks ahead.

6/ Coordinated care. If your foot problem connects to broader issues (knee pain, hip pain, back pain, posture), we coordinate with our physiotherapy or exercise physiology team. If you need GP, sports physician, or surgical input, we facilitate that referral.

Cost & Funding for Podiatry at Upwell Camberwell

Private patients

Standard private podiatry consultations. All major Australian health funds accepted on the spot via HICAPS, providing instant gap payment. Out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific extras cover — most patients pay a manageable gap.

Medicare EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) patients

Eligible patients with chronic conditions can access up to 5 Medicare-rebated podiatry sessions per calendar year via a Chronic Disease Management plan from your GP. Medicare rebate approximately $60 per session.

NDIS participants

Upwell is a registered NDIS provider. We see participants for foot care, gait analysis, custom orthotics, and ongoing podiatry support funded through their NDIS plan.

DVA (Veterans Affairs)

DVA Gold Card and White Card holders are bulk billed for eligible podiatry services. Speak to our reception team for details.

TAC and WorkSafe

Patients with TAC (transport accident) or WorkSafe claims can access our podiatry services with appropriate paperwork in place.

Children

Standard children's podiatry consultations. Health fund rebates apply where extras cover includes podiatry. Some children with eligible conditions may qualify for Medicare CDM rebates.

Frequently Asked Questions — Podiatry Camberwell

Do I need a GP referral to see a podiatrist?

No referral is needed for private podiatry consultations. You can book directly online at upwellhealth.com.au or call (03) 8849 9096. If you want Medicare rebates via a Chronic Disease Management plan, your GP will need to prepare that paperwork first.

Is there free parking at Upwell Health Camberwell?

Yes — 28 free undercover car parks on-site, exclusively for our patients. No time limits, no fees.

Can I claim my health insurance on the spot?

Yes. We use HICAPS for instant gap payment. All major Australian health funds are accepted. Bring your health fund card to your appointment.

How much does a podiatry appointment cost?

Cost depends on the type of appointment, your health fund cover, and whether you have a Medicare CDM plan, NDIS plan, or DVA card. Most private patients pay a manageable gap after their health fund rebate. For exact pricing, please call our reception team on (03) 8849 9096.

Does Upwell see NDIS participants for podiatry?

Yes. We are a registered NDIS provider. Our Camberwell clinic is fully wheelchair accessible and DDA compliant. NDIS participants are welcome to book directly with our podiatry team.

Can children see your podiatrists?

Absolutely. We see children from school age through adolescence for conditions including Sever's disease, in-toeing, flat feet, sports injuries, growing pains, and general foot development. No referral required.

Do you offer ingrown toenail surgery?

Yes. We provide partial and total nail avulsion procedures under local anaesthetic at our Camberwell clinic. Most patients return to normal activity within a few days. Consultation first to determine the right approach.

How long is a podiatry appointment?

Initial podiatry consultations at Upwell are 45–60 minutes — more than double the industry standard. Subsequent treatment sessions are typically 30–45 minutes.

Do I need custom orthotics?

Not necessarily. Many foot problems improve with footwear modification, exercise, and conservative management without orthotics. We prescribe custom orthotics only when the evidence supports their use for your specific condition. Honest, evidence-based prescription is our standard.

What's the difference between podiatry and physiotherapy for foot pain?

Podiatrists specialise in the foot and ankle — nail care, skin care, biomechanical correction, custom orthotics, nail surgery, diabetic foot care, and footwear. Physiotherapists treat the broader musculoskeletal system including the foot. For many foot problems, both disciplines have a role — and at Upwell, our podiatry and physiotherapy teams work together where that benefits the patient.

Can I book online?

Yes. Book any podiatry appointment online at upwellhealth.com.au. Same-day and next-day appointments often available.

What are your opening hours for podiatry?

Monday–Friday 7am–7pm. Saturday 8am–1pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays. Same-day appointments often available.

Related Upwell Reading on Foot & Lower Limb Conditions

Our comprehensive evidence-based guides covering conditions our Camberwell podiatry team treats:

The Tendinopathy Ultimate Guide 2026 — Australia's most comprehensive evidence-based tendinopathy guide. Plantar fasciopathy, Achilles, gluteal, hamstring, and more.
Combat Sports Chronicle 2026 — Foot and ankle injuries in BJJ, MMA, boxing, Muay Thai.
Perimenopause & Menopause Thrive Guide 2026 — Including the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and its foot-related symptoms.
The Disc Injury Directory 2026 — For patients whose foot symptoms are referred from lumbar spinal disc issues.
Headache & Migraine Directory 2026 — Including the postural and biomechanical influences from foot to head.
Pain Is Not Damage — Foundational reading for anyone with persistent foot pain.

Book Your Camberwell Podiatry Appointment Today

If you have foot pain, heel pain, an ingrown toenail, a diabetic foot concern, a child with a foot complaint, or any other foot or ankle problem — our Camberwell podiatry team is ready to help.

Book online: upwellhealth.com.au
Phone: (03) 8849 9096
Address: 436 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3124
Hours: Monday–Friday 7am–7pm; Saturday 8am–1pm

Serving Camberwell, Glen Iris, Hawthorn East, Surrey Hills, Balwyn, Canterbury, Kew, Malvern East, Ashburton, Mont Albert, Box Hill, Burwood, Toorak, and the wider Boroondara, Stonnington, Whitehorse, and Monash regions.

With care,
— Team Upwell, Camberwell

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