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Charlie grew up and worked extensively in rural Australia primarily on the land and in businesses within the rural sector, before retraining as a podiatrist. Charlie graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Podiatry and a membership to The Golden Key Honours Society. During his time at University, Charlie received several Dean’s awards which demonstrated his academic efforts and achievement. Due to his experience in rural Australia, Charlie developed a passion for working with people in small communities with high-risk foot conditions.

Charlie furthered this interest when spending time with the Royal Darwin Hospital high-risk foot service, where his skills and communication developed rapidly due to the high paced workload, and significantly under-serviced population. This experience challenged his views on podiatry, leading him to focus his ideas for his future practice to include biomechanics, orthotics, and general foot health. It also persuaded him to pursue preventative strategies for the “high-risk” foot, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and neurological complications. Charlie would always go the extra mile to understand the health needs of his patients.

Due to an injury, Charlie no longer works hands-on at Your Happy Feet, but he still works with us as a consultant and is still dedicated to continuing his mission to give everybody healthier feet.