PK Podiatry Centre

29/10/2025

Thankyou for your time with us Olivia and we hope your next chapter is Dalby is a good one 🧡

27/10/2025

We’ve been a bit busy and missed Podiatry week, but we can wish our colleagues happy OT week this week!

🌟 Happy OT Week! 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating the amazing Occupational Therapists at Focus on Function: Alina, Pema, Sharon, Louise, and Marion 💙

You might not always see the incredible work they do, but it’s life-changing:

✨ Helping people live more independently
✨ Creating safer, more functional homes
✨ Supporting clients and families with care, skill, and compassion
✨ Building skills and confidence for daily living
✨ Guiding people through big life transitions with empathy and expertise
✨ Turning challenges into opportunities and celebrating every win along the way

Thank you for all that you do, your dedication and heart make such a difference every single day. We are so proud to have you as part of the FOF family! 👏

19/10/2025

Not all heel pain is created equal. That’s why two people with sore heels can need completely different treatments. The most well-known type is plantar fasciitis, irritation of the strong band of tissue that supports your arch. This often feels like a stabbing pain under the heel, especially first thing in the morning.

But plantar fasciitis isn’t the only culprit. Achilles tendinopathy can cause pain at the back of the heel, where the tendon attaches. Heel spurs, small bony growths, may contribute to discomfort, though often they’re a sign of ongoing strain rather than the main source of pain. Other conditions include bursitis, nerve entrapment, or even stress fractures.

Children can also experience a special type of heel pain known as Sever’s disease, linked to growth plate irritation during active years.

Understanding which type of heel pain you have is critical, because treatments vary. What works for plantar fasciitis might not help an Achilles issue, and could even make it worse. That’s where expert podiatry care makes the difference.

At Waikato Podiatry Clinic, we take a thorough approach to heel pain, combining clinical testing with years of experience. Once we know the exact cause, we can tailor treatment, from stretching and strengthening exercises, to orthotics, footwear advice, or shockwave therapy.

Heel pain doesn’t have to be a guessing game. With the right diagnosis, you can move from frustration to freedom.

Whatever your foot problem, you can get help right now. Contact us at Waikato Podiatry. https://waikatopodiatry.co.nz/

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

For a zip work/everyday shoe you can’t go wrong with the Ascent Stratus 👟 (available with or without the zip)

The Stratus Zip Tan is a versatile and stylish walking shoe designed for those who need a comfortable and supportive shoe for their active lifestyle. The shoe is made with high-quality materials and features a unique zip closure system that makes it easy to put on and take off, without sacrificing t...

19/10/2025

Summer sandals… check these out.
If you’ve got a bit excited adding to your cart and need a discount code; get in touch 👣

Explore Bared Footwear's sandals collection. Stylish, comfortable sandals perfect for any occasion. Shop now.

19/10/2025

Have you seen the latest sneakers from Bared? 👟 Super cool and your feet will thank you (and your Podiatrist told you to 😉) 🛍️ 👣

Discover stylish and comfortable women's sneakers at Bared Footwear. Perfect for everyday wear and active lifestyles.

20/09/2025

11/09/2025

So pleased to be a part of this 💜

11/09/2025

The Conadilly Canvas is a youth-led mural project shining a light on mental health right here in Gunnedah (a topic that needs SO much light and love, especially in regional areas). Entries close 19 September - and we’d love to see as many young people involved as possible.

✨ What’s it about?
Young people are invited to share their voice and creativity around the themes of mental health, belonging, connection and hope.

It doesn’t have to be “art” in the traditional sense - entries can be drawings, paintings, short writing pieces, or even edited videos.

🎨 Why enter?

• Winners will have their ideas brought to life in a 10-metre mural painted by artist Katie Louise Bigg in the heart of Gunnedah in October.

• They’ll be invited to join Katie and the community on Paint the Wall Day to help paint sections of the mural themselves.

• It’s a chance to share their story, support their friends, and speak up about the things that matter.

This is a fantastic chance for our local youth to be part of something big for themselves and for our community 💛

👉 Entries close soon!
All the details + entry form are here:

We were talking about creativity, community, and the ways art can help us say the things that sometimes feel too big for words. That chat planted the seed for a project that would give young people in our region a platform for their voices, their stories, and their hope.

11/09/2025

In honour of world Mental Health Day, I’ve just signed up to attend this online conference.

-Alissa

This is a test event.