About Us
Are you suffering from pain or injury? Our highly trained podiatrists can help you get back on your feet and move freely again. Pain free!
Our are podiatrists are friendly, professional and have a high standard of care. They ensure that every visit you make to Step Relief is an enjoyable one and that we are achieving the best outcomes together.
Let us help you get back on your feet again! Make an appointment at one of our locations.
We service the following areas.
Maribyrnong, Westmeadows, Braybrook, Bacchus Marsh, East Keilor, Diggers Rest, and St Albans.

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Our general consultations and treatments in Moonee Ponds secure a wide scope of foot issues, involving:
- Foot protection against calluses, ingrown nails, thickened nails, warts corns, etc.
- Wax baths especially for dry skin.
- Diabetic food screening and evaluations, involving neurological checks and digital circulation assessments.
- Cracked heels, athlete’s foot, and other skin conditions.
Podiatrists are also known as foot doctors. They are specialists in the foot, ankle, and lower limb health. Podiatrists are experts in helping prevent and treat a range of conditions including:
- Ingrown toenails
- Heel Pain
- Arch Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Knee Pains
- Mortons Neuroma
- Heel Spur
- Flat Feet
- Callus & Corns
- Plantar Warts
- Chilblains & Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD)
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) (Shin Splints)
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Bursitis
- Diabetes
- Arthritis Pain
- Pediatric Steps
Yes, all of our podiatrists in Moonee Ponds are fully registered allied health practitioners with many years under their belt. All of our practicing podiatrists are registered professionals under the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who have completed a 4-year University Degree to practice as a Podiatrist in Australia.
Currently, Step Relief Podiatry services have a location in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, Australia. You can also visit our locations page to find the nearest step relief podiatry in Melbourne.
- If you are on an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC), you will need to bring a written referral from your General Practitioner (GP).
- If you are a private patient, then you do not need a referral.
It varies on the complaint you presented, you have to bring with you several items for the consultation. For instance, if you have an ankle and foot pain and x-rays histories, or have a medical history that shows your condition or been fitted with an orthotic apparatus, these will be very useful to your treating podiatrist.
Evidently, if you have your referral letter with you from a General Practitioner, Allied Practitioner, or Medical Specialist then you should also bring the following:
- Medical Reports or/and Referral Letter
- Preceding insoles or orthotics
- Personal health fund card
- X-rays, CT and MRI scans, and ultrasounds
- Old footwear that has a particular wear patterns
- Choice of your used footwear
- Proper clothing for the foot and lower limb analysis
All patients with chronic conditions are eligible for Medicare rebates for routine podiatry visits through the Medicare system. You will need to see your General Practitioner and ask for an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral.
We request that you pay the amount during the time of the consultation. We accept cash, cheques, or credit cards and have EFTPOS and HICAPS facilities, in which we can also accept Australian health funds and health care providers.
Yes, we accept private health, we have a HICAPS facility at all of our locations, so you can claim directly from your private health fund. Depending on your cover, you may need to pay a small gap payment. You will need to call your private health fund for more information about the podiatry and orthotic rebates you may be eligible for.
At Step Relief Podiatry, we offer online booking, so all you need to do is click the book now button on our website, where you will have the option to select a convenient location and your preferred podiatrist. It’s that simple.
You can expect to meet a friendly and caring podiatrist in Moonee Ponds . During the initial assessment, one of our podiatrists will assess your situation and help provide you with the right care and treatment.
Orthotics are special insoles that are custom made by a podiatrist. A podiatrist may prescribe you with orthotics to help treat various conditions that are affecting your foot, knee, or hip.
Orthotics can help:
- Correct the deformities of your foot.
- To help the foot or ankle work better
- Allow extra support to the ankle
- Lower the possibility for further injuries
If you have any issues involving your foot, ankle, leg, or lower back then you may want to pay a visit to your podiatrist to help treat the problem. However, you do not necessarily need to be suffering from any issues to visit your podiatrist. A general visit to your local podiatrist in Moonee Ponds can help with prevention.