Advance Podiatry Group

01/03/2026

Let’s talk fungal nails 🍄
Thickened, discoloured, brittle or crumbly nails are a sign of a fungal nail infection, known as onychomycosis. These infections are very common, and benefit from proper clinical assessment and treatment.

Assessment matters 🔎
Podiatrists are trained to diagnose and manage fungal nail infections by assessing how many nails are involved, the severity of each nail affected, nail thickness and growth changes, whether there is associated skin infection (tinea), and whether there are any underlying health conditions or medications that may influence treatment choice.

Choosing the right treatment ✔️
Not all fungal nails respond to the same treatment.
• Topical antifungal treatments are suitable for mild, superficial nail infections
• Oral antifungal treatments are often required for moderate to severe, long-standing or multiple-nail infections
Assessing severity early helps avoid months of ineffective treatments and allows a targeted, evidence-based plan from the very start.

Prescribing and medical management 💊
We have a number of highly skilled endorsed podiatrists on our team that are authorised to prescribe oral antifungal medications such as terbinafine when clinically appropriate.
This enables:
• Timely access to effectice treatment
• Appropriate screening and monitoring
• Safe prescribing tailored to individual health needs

Why treating fungal nails is important 🚨
For people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, or compromised circulation, fungal nails are more than just a cosmetic nail problem.
Untreated fungal nails can:
• Become thick and difficult to manage
• Increase pressure on surrounding skin
• Lead to breaks in the skin and secondary infections
• Increase the risk of ulcerstion in high-risk feet
Early diagnosis and effectice treatment play an important role in preventing complications and maintaining long-term foot health.

If you’re concerned about fungal nails, book an assessment with one of our experienced podiatrists today - with the right treatment choice, we can help you manage your nails safely and effectively 👣

01/02/2026

What is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that predominantly affects the feet and legs, causing symptoms like numbness, tingling, burning, pins & needles, weakness, or loss of sensation.

While there are many causes, diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in Australia. High blood glucose levels over time damage the nerve fibres, especially in the feet!

Without proper sensation, the foot becomes vulnerable to unnoticed pressure, friction and injury. This increases the risk of ulcers or infection, and in severe cases, hospitalisation and amputation.

How can we help?
At Advance Podiatry Group, we can:
✔️ Assess your sensation and nerve function
✔️ Perform regular foot checks including monofilament and vibration testing
✔️ Help identify early signs of neuropathy before complications arise
✔️ Provide tailored management plans that include footwear advice, pressure offloading, education and ongoing monitoring

🗓️ If you have diabetes, or if you experience any of the symptoms above, book in for a foot check - early detection and action helps to protect your feet and can make a huge difference!

18/01/2026

Back-to-school means busy feet 👣

Make sure your child is stepping into the school year on the right foot with a back-to-school foot check. As podiatrists, we can help identify potential foot and lower limb issues early, supporting healthy growth, movement, and comfort throughout the school year.

Book online or give us a call to schedule an appointment ✔️

16/01/2026

Our 2026 ‘Clinical and Practice Update’ was emailed out to local medical and allied health professionals this week! It outlined recent team growth, expanded appointment availability across both our Corowa and Wodonga clinics, and updates to our scope of practice - all aimed at improving access, coordination and collaborative care. Keep an eye out in your inbox! 👀

If you didn’t receive our newsletter and would like to see what’s happening this year, please let us know - we’d be happy to send you a copy personally!

13/01/2026

Meet Nicole 👋🏼

Nicole joined our team at the end of last year and has brought a world of knowledge and experience with her!

She graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry with First Class Honours from Charles Sturt University in 2014 and has been providing all aspects of Podiatry care in the North-East area ever since.

Born and bred in Wodonga, Nicole has a thorough understanding of the high-quality and personable care that the community and surrounding areas require and strives to deliver this within her passion for providing holistic, equitable and accessible podiatry care for everyone of all ages.

Nicole has a strong clinical interest in complex wound care and has experience working within a High-Risk Foot team within the local public sector. To reflect this, Nicole has completed post-graduate units of study in wound assessment, management and acute and chronic wounds in her current post-graduate studies of Wound Care through Monash University. Nicole will begin her studies towards her Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines in 2026, which will enable her to provide a pharmacological scope to her podiatric practice, enabling prompt treatment and management for complex foot conditions.

Outside of Podiatry, Nicole is a hands-on Mum to two beautiful and energetic young boys who fill her with love and laughter each day. Nicole is an active person with a life-long love of all things running, having recently completed her first two marathons in 2025 and already in training for the next two in 2026. She hopes to complete an ultra-marathon in the near future. Aside from this, Nicole also works part-time in her family’s engineering business. We don’t know how she does it all!

Nicole will be available for consults in Corowa on Wednesday’s and Friday’s as well as Wodonga on Thursday’s. To schedule an appointment with Nicole, please give us a call or book online 👣

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Advance Podiatry Group!

We’d like to wish all of our valued clients and colleagues a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday season. Our Corowa and Wodonga clinics will be closed from today until the New Year, reopening on Friday 2nd January. During this time, emails and phone calls will be lightly monitored.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year - we look forward to seeing you again in 2026 with more exciting news to share!

Take care everyone 👣

17/11/2025

All of us at Advance Podiatry Group are deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden passing of Dr Michael Love of Redgum Medical Centre. Many of our team have worked alongside Michael for over 10 years and considered him an invaluable colleague whose knowledge, kindness and compassion touched so many. His passing is a tremendous loss to our Corowa-Rutherglen community.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family and to the entire team at Redgum Medical Centre.
To allow our staff the opportunity to pay their respects and support our colleagues at Redgum Medical, we may need to make some appointment adjustments once funeral details are confirmed. We will contact any affected clients directly.
Thank you for your understanding and take care,
Emma Mirtschin
Co-Director
Advance Podiatry Group

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dr Michael Love. Michael was a much-loved doctor, colleague, and friend who dedicated over 30 years of care, compassion, and commitment to our community. His impact on generations of families will be felt for many years to come.

We know many in our community will want the opportunity to honour him. Details for his service will be shared once arrangements have been finalised.

24/10/2025

✨Congratulations Emma Baker! ✨

A huge congratulations to our wonderful colleague and Co-Director, Emma Baker, on earning her Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines this week!

Over the past three years, Emma has risen to the challenge of building a new business, raising two young children, teaching the next generation of podiatrists, and dedicating herself to achieving this qualification. She has really done it all! We’re so proud of you Emma, and can’t wait to see the positive impact this will have for Advance Podiatry, our community, and in your role as a lecturer at CSU.

A big cheers to you - your hard work has truly paid off, and it’s wonderful to celebrate this incredible achievement with you!

16/10/2025

This Foot Health Week we are shining a light on little feet!

Children’s feet are still developing. In fact, not all bones in the foot are fully formed until around the age of 18, and therefore the arches, tendons and muscles are constantly changing as they grow. A few aches and pains may be normal, but persistent foot or leg pain is not!

Some of the more common causes of foot and leg pain in children include:
• Sever’s disease: pain in the heels caused by inflammation of the growth plate in active 8-14 year olds
• Osgood-Schlatter disease: pain at the front of the knee linked to growth and repetitive activity in 10-15 year olds
• Flat feet: Reduced or collapsing arch height causing fatigue, altered gait and discomfort in growing children
• Toe walking: persistent patterns may affect posture, balance and muscle development
• Overuse injuries: Tendon or bone stress from repetitive activity without appropriate support or recovery

At Advance Podiatry, we specialise in children’s foot development and early intervention. Assessing your child’s feet can prevent long-term issues and keep them active and pain-free!

15/10/2025

👣 It’s Foot Health Week! 👣

This week is all about raising awareness of how important our feet are to our overall health, mobility and quality of life.

Our feet carry us through thousands of steps every day, yet they’re often the most neglected part of our body. Foot Health Week is a reminder to:
• Check in on pain, changes or injuries
• Wear supportive and well fitting footwear
• Manage conditions early
• See a podiatrist before small issues become big problems

At Advance Podiatry Group, we’re passionate about keeping our community moving comfortably and confidently. Whether it’s heel pain, nail or skin issues, diabetes complications, or sports injuries - we’re here to help every step of the way!

Book an appointment and show your feet some love this Foot Health Week! 🖤

19/09/2025

✨ Congratulations Emma! ✨

We are incredibly proud to share that our Co Director, Emma Mirtschin, has officially gained her Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines (ESM) through the Podiatry Board of Australia.

This is a rare and highly challenging qualification - with over 6,000 podiatrists in Australia, only around 260 currently hold this endorsement. We are now the only private podiatry clinic in the region with an endorsed podiatrist on our team!

So what does this mean for our patients? With this advanced scope of practice, Emma is now qualified to prescribe and administer a range of medicines, including:
- Antibiotic and antifungal medications for skin and nail infections
- Corticosteroid injections for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, bursitis and joint pain
- Analgesics and anti-inflammatories to help manage acute and chronic pain
And much more!

This expanded prescribing capacity allows us to deliver faster, more comprehensive, and more convenient care - meaning our patients have access to a wider range of treatments managed directly within our clinics.

We’re beyond proud of Emma for this achievement and excited to bring this advanced level of podiatric care to our community!

12/09/2025

New here? Welcome!
We’re Advance Podiatry Group - a local team of podiatrists passionate about helping our community feel their best on their feet. Whether it’s pain, an injury, or a routine check-up, we’re here for it!

Find us in Corowa and Wodonga - New clients welcome, no referral needed 👣