Profiles » Northern Podiatry

Chris Petropoulos (Director)

Chris completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Podiatry in 1989 and continued post graduate study in Exercise for Sports Science following his degree.

Chris founded Northern Podiatry in 1993 and enjoys all aspects of podiatry, but he has a strong interest and many years of experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal and biomechanical injuries.

Most recently Chris has been an invited speaker at the inaugural Foot and Ankle Conference in Athens Greece, and has become involved in the development of foot care products and orthoses.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Applied Science in Podiatry
Post Grad Diploma in Exercise for Sports Science

Involvement with Teams and Associations:

Podiatrist Sydney Olympics 2000
Podiatrist Athens Olympics 2004
Podiatrist Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2006
Consultant Podiatrist North Melbourne Football Club for 17 yearsConsultant Podiatrist Carlton Football Club for 5 years
National and International Tennis players - local and ATP
Volunteer for Love Me Love You Charity Walk 2019
Medical Officer to his son's under 13's soccer team!

Professional Memberships and Positions:

Australian Podiatry Association
Australian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Mark Whiteside (Director)

Mark graduated from La Trobe University in 2007 with first class honours, began working at Northern Podiatry in 2008 and has been a Director since 2016.

As well as a long history of patient care, Mark brings years of experience in clinical research and student supervision at La Trobe University.

Mark provides a high level of management for all nature of foot and lower limb conditions and has a special interest in biomechanical assessment and gait analysis.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Podiatry (Hons) Latrobe University

Professional Memberships and Positions:

Sports Medicine Australia

Travis Robertson

Travis graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) in 2016 and began working at Northern Podiatry in 2017. Before completing his Myotherapy degree he was a professional Ballet dancer and holds a Diploma in Dance Performance.

Travis is qualified to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and takes a practical and individual approach to client care. Due to his background and training, Travis has a special interest in working with dancers and in sports injury management as well as enjoying the challenge of identifying and relieving pain and dysfunction in the body.

Some of the techniques Travis uses during treatment include joint mobilisation, soft-tissue therapy, dry needling, muscle energy techniques, patient education, and prescriptive exercise.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)
Diploma in Dance Performance

Involvement with Teams and Associations:

FC11 elite soccer-training program at Melbourne University,
National Institute of Circus Art
Melbourne City Ballet
Volunteered with Hands on Health in Phillipines 2015

Professional Memberships and Positions:

Myotherapy Association of Australia

Ebony Stackpole

Ebony brings a friendly, warm presence to Northern Podiatry and keeps our clinic ticking. Your first point of contact, Ebony will make sure you feel comfortable about what to expect at your first appointment, and can answer any queries regarding what to bring, payment procedures, products and much more.