Our Team
Dr Kathryn Nicol – Principal Podiatrist and Practice Owner
Kathryn started Feet 4 Life due to her passion for providing good quality podiatry care. Her interest in feet and legs started with years of ballet and dance. In the winter months she loves to snowboard and summertime prefers to be outdoors running or on a beach. Kathryn is a keen traveller who lived in the UK for 4 years, improving her podiatry skills and knowledge, while visiting as much of Europe as she could. She currently performs in a Calisthenics Maters team and is a qualified level 1 Calisthenics coach.
Kathryn has a keen interest in nail surgery, biomechanics and the paediatric foot. She is a member of Sports Medicine Australia and enjoys traveling to conferences and updating her knowledge and techniques. Kathryn recently gained her endorsement to prescribe scheduled medicines through the Podiatry Board of Australia. Following a two year long process of combined theoretical and clinical practice, her endorsement represents an advanced scope in the pharmaceutical management of a range of podiatric conditions. This allows her to provide more treatment options and faster access to medication for her patients and their foot pathologies. The medication she can prescribe for foot problems includes: antibiotics, antifungals, pain relief, cortisone injections and various types of anaesthetics.
Outside of work Kathryn is kept busy looking after her family, with three young boys, and a schnauzer called Albert. They all keep her on her toes.
Dr Giulia Petrie- Podiatrist
Further Study:
Endorsed to Prescribe Scheduled Medicines
Giulia graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters in Podiatric Practice. Prior to Podiatry, Giulia also completed a Science degree where she developed a keen interest in diabetes and human physiology.
Having previously worked at a specialist running footwear store, Giulia has extensive knowledge in athletic footwear technology. She enjoys all aspects of Podiatry including sports injuries, paediatrics, and general podiatry.
Having grown up in the Bayside area, Giulia enjoys treating the local community. Outside of work Giulia enjoys hiking, traveling and cooking for family and friends.
Giulia recently gained her endorsement to prescribe scheduled medicines through the Podiatry Board of Australia. Following a two year long process of combined theoretical and clinical practice, her endorsement represents an advanced scope in the pharmaceutical management of a range of podiatric conditions. This is of great benefit to her patients and their access to medication for various foot pathologies.
Dr Elizabeth Holland – Podiatrist
Lizzie has just returned from travelling and living in the United Kingdom. She has previously worked at Feet 4 Life and we are very excited to have her back on board. Lizzie graduated from La Trobe University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters in Podiatric Practice.
Lizzie grew up in the bayside area and enjoys travelling, good food and wine and spending time on the Mornington Peninsula.
Having previous experience at a specialist running footwear store, Lizzie is passionate about sports and overuse injuries in the foot and ankle. Her holistic approach will include looking at orthotics, footwear and strengthening programs to improving the mechanics of the lower leg and the foot posture. Lizzie’s favourite part of her work is getting to meet a broad range of people and treat their unique foot problems. She has long standing relationships with her patients and this is a reflection of her easy going, caring and happy personality.
Judy Nicol- Receptionist
Judy is always busy as she is a proud mother of 6 children and grandmother to 6 beautiful grandchildren and a wonderful wife to her husband Geoff. She is a keen walker and enjoys gardening, learning German, and going to the gym. Judy is a history buff and loves reading. Judy loves to have a chat and spending time with her family.
Joanne (Jo) Kronemberg – Receptionist
Jo is a busy mum of twin girls and loves nature, animals & travelling. In her down time Jo can be found meditating and walking on the beach. Jo has been working in the medical industry for over ten years in radiology administration and as a personal assistant to a GP. Before this she worked with American Express for 5 years as a travel agent and operated her own kid’s party business for 9 years. She loves to have a chat and brighten your day, leaving you with a smile on your face.
Edwina Nicol- Receptionist
Edwina enjoys the beach, skiing and travelling. As a busy mum to little Maddie, she enjoys working part time as a receptionist. Edwina is a trained nurse, but enjoys the administration side of health care and extending her business knowledge.
