Our Podiatrists

Founded by Kent Sweeting in 2007, Performance Podiatry & Physiotherapy is recognised within the industry as only employing  the best podiatrists to give you the best service.

Our podiatrists all have different areas of expertise which complement each other. So whether it’s a sports injury, a diabetic assessment and management, children’s developmental problems or a painful corn, we have a podiatrist that is highly skilled to offer you the best solution.

Kent Sweeting - Brisbane Podiatrist West End

Kent Sweeting

Podiatrist and Founding Owner
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) (1st Class Honours) – QLD University of Technology
  • Member – Australian Podiatry Association
  • Member – Sports Medicine Australia
  • President – Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (2012 – 2018)
  • Lecturer – Queensland University of Technology (2005 – 2013)
  • Podiatrist – QLD Ballet
  • Podiatrist – 2018 Commonwealth Games

Awards

  • 2009 - SPQ Podiatrist of the Year

  • 2008 - Asics Award for Best New Investigator – Lower Limb: National Sports Medicine Australia Conference: ‘Achilles tendionsis: How does prolotherapy compare to eccentric loading exercises?’

  • 2007 - Queensland Sports Podiatry Conference Best New Speaker: ‘Achilles tendinopathy: Clinical implications of recent research’

  • 2006 & 2008 - Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) Research Fellow: School of Medicine, Griffith University

  • 2004 - Texas Peak Brooks Award: Awarded to a final year Podiatry student who gains the greatest distinction in sports medicine

  • 2002 - Australian Podiatry Association Lenard K Claxton Award: Awarded to a second year Podiatry student who demonstrates excellence in clinical studies

Book contribution & publications

Conference Presentations
2023 - The Association of Podiatric Medicine (Singapore):
  • Orthotic Prescriptions for Common Podiatric Conditions

2022 – Pedorthic Association of Canada Symposium:
  • The Importance of Getting a Good Scan – Jumping from the Analog to the Digital Cast

2020 – Australian Podiatry Association National Conference
  • The Role of AFOs in Complex Neuromuscular Conditions

2019 – Australian Podiatry Association Regional Seminar (CQU)
  • The Role of AFOs in Complex Neuromuscular Conditions

2019 – QOL Seminars
  • Orthoses in the Digital Age

2017 – QOL AFO and Orthotic Prescription Writing Seminar
  • Pathology Specific Prescription Writing

2016 – QLD Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference
  • Knee Pain: Orthomechanical Care

2016 – NSW State Podiatry Conference
  • Knee Pain: Orthomechanical Care

2015 – NSW Podiatry Association Biomechanics Course:
  • Ankle Foot Orthoses in Podiatric Practice

2013 – Tasmanian Podiatry Association Sports Medicine Seminar:
  • Achilles Tendinopathy & Advanced Orthotic Prescription

2013 – Sports Medicine Australia National Conference (Phuket)
  • Foot and ankle taping for a purpose.
  • Mix up your training with ASICS.
2012 – Victorian State Podiatry Conference:
  • Treating Achilles tendinopathy in 2012
  • Advanced orthotic prescription

2012 – New South Wales State Podiatry Conference
  • Treating Achilles tendinopathy in 2012

2010 - Queensland State Podiatry Conference
  • Prolotherapy injections and eccentric loading exercises for painful Achilles tendinosis: a randomised trial.
  • Patient preferences for treatment of Achilles tendon pain: Results from a discrete choice experiment.

2009 - American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
  • Prolotherapy injections and eccentric loading exercises for painful Achilles tendinosis: a randomised trial.

2009 - Sports Medicine Australia National Conference
  • Patient preferences for treatment of Achilles tendon pain: Results from a discrete choice experiment. (Poster presentation)

2008 - Sports Medicine Australia National Conference
  • Prolotherapy injections and eccentric loading exercises for painful Achilles tendinosis: a randomised trial.

2008 - Queensland State Podiatry Conference
  • Prolotherapy in podiatry

2006 - Sports Podiatry Queensland
  • Achilles tendinopathy: Clinical implications of recent research
Kent Sweeting with a podiatry patient
Gemma Parsons - Brisbane Podiatrist West End

Gemma Parsons

Podiatrist

Gemma holds an honours degree in Podiatric Medicine from the National University of Ireland, Galway. After working in Dublin, Ireland she returned to her country of birth, Australia, gaining invaluable experience in private practice in Sydney before relocating to Brisbane. She is a podiatrist for the Queensland Ballet.

Gemma has a wealth of knowledge in general treatment, diabetic assessments and nail surgery with a keen interest in biomechanics, sports injuries and rehabilitation. Gemma is an exceptional member of our team and her love for podiatry is reflected in her dedication in helping patients to develop into their best selves.

Clinic on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Presentations

  • QLD Ballet - A Professional Ballet Dancer’s Foot Care
Gemma Parsons with a podiatry patient
Yen-Chii Wong - Brisbane Podiatrist West End

Yen-Chii Wong

Podiatrist

Yen-Chii graduated from the Queensland University of Technology and moved to Adelaide and Canberra before returning home to sunny Brisbane. She enjoys seeing anyone of any age and ability for a range of podiatric concerns, from ingrown nails and corns to musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Her favourite part of podiatry is helping patients get back to doing what they love. Yen-Chii is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine to further her knowledge in this area. Outside of work, you’ll find Yen-Chii running, weightlifting, sipping on a coffee, and annoying her abnormally large greyhound Zoro.

Yen-Chii Wong with a podiatry patient

Want specific advice for your individual situation?
Make an appointment today on (07) 3846 4800.


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