Michelle Chi

Michelle Chi

Michelle Chi - Podiatrist

Michelle

Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine in 2011 from the University of Western Australia. During her studies, she completed clinical podiatry placements in community health, public hospitals and private clinic settings. She has been a podiatrist for nearly 10 years, working in private clinics. She loves being a part of the community and helping patients.

Michelle is proficient in all aspects of general podiatry including treatment of unmanageable toenails (e.g. thick toenails, fungal toenails, ingrown toenails), corns & callus removal. She has completed further training in dry needling, mobilisation, Swift therapy for warts and Shockwave therapy.

Michelle treats foot and ankle pain including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis and forefoot pain e.g. neuromas & bursitis. She uses evidence-based medicine and can arrange for custom orthotics when required. Michelle keeps up to date with advances in the podiatry field with continued professional development seminars. The sessions cover practical aspects of podiatry including orthotic prescription, barefoot exercises and podiatric surgery. She also attends yearly conferences held by Diabetes WA to update her knowledge of diabetic foot.

Michelle enjoys all aspects of podiatry including general treatment (toenails, corns & callus), foot & ankle pain, ingrown toenail surgery, orthotic prescription and wart treatment. She loves getting to know her patients and helping them achieve pain-free feet. Michelle can also speak mandarin to assist patients.

Aside from work, Michelle enjoys spending time at the park with her baby daughter and going to Melbourne to visit her twin sister.