As a team they are:
- Passionate about providing optimum foot care
- Dedicated to keeping you as active as possible whatever your age or foot condition
- Active participants in running, netball, football, golf, skiing, and snowboarding
- Educating emerging podiatry students through La Trobe University
Members of Australian Podiatry Association (A.Pod.A.), Sports Medicine Australia (S.M.A.) and Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia (S.E.P.A)
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Stephanie Carter
Podiatrist
Bachelor of Podiatry / Member of Australian Podiatry Association
- Experienced in all aspects of Podiatry including Skin and Nail Care, Nail Surgery, Keryflex Nail Restoration, Biomechanics and Orthotics
- Combines her practical sport experience (played and coached in the Victorian Netball League) to manage and rehabilitate sports injuries
- Passionate in the assessment and care of child and adolescent feet. She will see them for a range of issues from ingrown toenails, blistering and calluses, to the complexities of biomechanics and load on growing bodies
- Stephanie is a Clinical Supervisor at LaTrobe University
- Member of Australian Podiatry Association
Christopher Couesnon
Podiatrist
Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science / Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) / Member of the Australian Podiatry Association / Member of Sports Medicine Australia / Member of Exercise Sports Science Australia
Christopher Couesnon is a highly qualified Podiatrist endorsed to prescribe scheduled medicines, with a strong focus on sports and musculoskeletal injuries. He is dedicated to helping athletes return to peak performance stronger, safer, and more confident. With a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science and five years of experience in athletic performance and return-to-sport coaching, Christopher brings a blend of podiatric expertise and strength and conditioning knowledge, enabling him to deliver truly patient and athlete centred care.
- With an interest in acute and complex foot and ankle conditions, including tendinopathies, achilles injuries, plantar heel pain, forefoot pain, foot and ankle stress reactions and stress fractures, and running related overload syndromes.
- Applies biomechanically driven assessments, utilising gait analysis, strength testing, and tailored load management planning to optimise recovery and reduce re-injury risk.
- Endorsed podiatrist to prescribe scheduled medicines integrating evidence-based pharmacological management when appropriate for pain reduction and recovery.
- Draws on a diverse athletic background, including semi-professional football (soccer), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, tennis, running, and hiking. Providing a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of training, competition, and rehabilitation.
- Focuses on complete performance restoration, supporting athletes not only through injury rehabilitation but also in returning to sport at their highest possible level.
- Committed to ongoing sports medicine education, ensuring his treatment strategies remain aligned with current scientific evidence and high performance rehabilitation principles.
Rohan Coull
Fellow of the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Applied Science Podiatry / Fellow of the Australian Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine / Member of the Australian Podiatry Association / Member of Sports Medicine Australia
- Strong interest in heel pain, shin splints, complex foot disorders, normal and abnormal gait function
- Lectured and presented papers in Australia and overseas on Podiatry Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy
- Conducted orthotic workshops for podiatry students at LaTrobe University
- Co-developed one of the five internationally recognised orthotic techniques
Kyle Dalmau
Podiatrist
Bachelor of Podiatry / Member of the Australian Podiatry Association / Member of Sports Medicine Australia
Kyle Dalmau returned to Melbourne Foot Clinic in 2018 after working across multidisciplinary sports and podiatry clinics. As a popular full time Podiatrist at the clinic, Kyle enjoys the hands-on aspect of general care podiatry, nail surgery and seeing patients of all ages. Since graduating from LaTrobe University in 2009, Kyle has had a wide and varied experience which has enabled him to develop a broad podiatric skill set.
- Clinical interest in the multifactorial rehabilitation of lower limb tendinopathy (such as achilles tendinopathy, tibialis posterior tendinopathy and plantar heel pain) and joint pain to the foot (1st MTPJ OA, sinus tarsi syndrome, midfoot arthropathies).
- Experienced with running assessments, Kyle often incorporates our 3D RunLab system as a diagnostic and rehabilitation biomechanical tool. Particularly useful for beginner runners or those with chronic niggles eg. knee pain.
- Kyle is both skilled at performing ingrown nail surgery and helping patients through the surgery process with a calm and practical approach.
- Continues to build his knowledge base by attending conferences, courses and completing further study to provide evidence-based podiatry treatment for his patients.
- Ex local footballer, now marathoner. Completed 3rd marathon @Gold Coast 2025 in 2:47:17. When he’s not at work or hitting the pavement, Kyle enjoys spending time with his young family.
Matthew Dilnot
Podiatrist
Bachelor of Applied Science Podiatry (Honours) / Member of Australian Podiatry Association
Matthew Dilnot joined Melbourne Foot Clinic in 1992 and provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team as a senior podiatrist. Matt has been important in the setup of the 3D Run Lab which he now uses as an effective diagnostic tool. Matt has a vast amount of clinical experience and has worked in various consultancy roles within the industry. Matt is highly respected in the profession, his academic credentials have led him to roles of coordinating continuing education for the profession, editing of books in podiatry and biomechanics, as well as bringing to the market new and innovative products that are at the cutting edge of current podiatric and medical treatments. We feel privileged to have him as a key member of the practice
- Interests include high risk medical care, nail and wart surgery, diabetes and Keryflex nail restoration.
- As a runner for over 20 years, Matt is interested in sports medicine and injuries of the foot.
- Endorsed podiatrist
- Supervising clinician at LaTrobe University and a clinical examiner of current Victorian Podiatry Graduates
- Worked as a Podiatrist at past Olympics and University Games
What is an endorsed podiatrist?
An endorsed podiatrist is qualified to prescribe and administer a range of medications for the treatment of podiatric conditions. This includes antibiotics for nail and skin infections, anti-inflammatories, corticosteroid creams for skin conditions such as psoriasis and corticosteroid injections for conditions like plantar fasciitis.
Our reception team
Mai, Samantha, David and Glenys
Our administration team prides themselves on a patient focused approach. Being the first point of contact for new and existing patients, the team will:
- ensure each visitor has a warm and welcoming experience
- respect confidentiality
- maintain a strict code of hygiene
- endeavour to exceed your expectations
Hygiene standards
The entire team takes your health and safety seriously.