About Us
Keeping Melbourne on its feet, one careful assessment at a time
Walking Lab Podiatry is the new name for Hughesdale Foot Clinic, a local podiatry practice built on a simple idea: healthy feet deserve attentive, evidence-based care delivered without the wait.
Our story
For years, this clinic operated as Hughesdale Foot Clinic, treating heel pain, sports injuries and everyday foot complaints for the local community. As the practice has grown, so has its focus: today we trade as Walking Lab Podiatry, reflecting a broader, modern approach to biomechanics, movement and long-term foot health, while keeping the same hands-on care our patients have come to expect.
We believe good podiatry starts with listening. Every visit begins with understanding how you move, what is causing your discomfort, and what you actually need to get back to walking, running or standing without thinking about your feet again. From there, we build a plan around current clinical evidence, not generic advice.
Whether you are managing a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or simply due for a check-up, our goal is the same: friendly, timely appointments and care that is personalised to you, not a template.
Our approach
Three principles guide how we treat every patient who walks through our door.
Evidence-based
Every assessment and treatment plan is grounded in current podiatric research, not guesswork or one-size-fits-all fixes.
Friendly and timely
We keep appointments running on schedule and make sure every visit feels unhurried, approachable and easy to book.
Personalised care
Your feet, your goals, your lifestyle. We tailor every plan to how you actually move through your day, not a generic template.
Ready to get moving again?
Book an appointment online and let us build a care plan around you.