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Who, Why & Work with Us

Who, Why & Work with Us

Hayley Paterson (Director / Biomechanical Podiatrist)

BHSc Pod (Hons)

Hayley graduated with Honours from QUT Brisbane in 2004, then worked in Cairns before opening her clinic in Townsville in 2007. With an extensive background of representative touch football and hockey, Hayley understands the importance of keeping people (of all ages and activity levels) on their feet and active.

Forever undertaking more courses Hayley is committed to fuelling her passion for Podiatry, in particular chronic pain treatment options such as Medical Laser therapy and Prolotherapy regenerative injection therapy. Hayley works exclusively as a Biomechanical Podiatrist and her sole focus is to provide individualised, holistic care.

Outside of work, Hayley enjoys yoga, functional training, running, hiking, reading and exploring culturally diverse countries.

Want to know more about the intrepid Hayley? Find out here.


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Our Townsville Podiatrists are university trained health professionals who are regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are also members of the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) and Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia (SEPA). 

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Why

Established by Hayley in March 2007, we are a respected Biomechanical/ Musculoskeletal focused Podiatry clinic.

Our mantra: Active FEET  >  Active BODY  >  Active LIFE

Our mission: to assist our patients to be active so they can enjoy a healthy active lifestyle. It's that simple.

We do this by respecting that each person is different and that a ‘one size fits all’ treatment approach often fails. We are not your garden-variety Podiatry clinic – nor do we aspire to become one. Our experienced Podiatrists love continual learning, challenging the status quo and are still really passionate about what we do.

And like you, we’re local. With 18 years of business now under our belt, we are privileged to be able to give back, connect with and support other like-minded initiatives with a greater purpose of keeping the Townsville community active and healthy.


Foundation Podiatry proudly supports the following organisations:

Youth RESET

Youth RESET  is a locally based, social enterprise providing wellness programs and resources for youth and the adults supporting them. They measure the impact of their programs and re-invest all profits back into supporting and empowering future generations. Their wellbeing programs are taught via a range of themes and choices which foster inner peace, courage, compassion, focus and resilience.

Foundation Podiatry are a proud Gold supporter of this amazing Townsville initiative.


Shoes for Planet Earth

Shoes for Planet Earth is a Sydney-based non-profit organisation started by people who love to run and want to give something back. Working together with local and international communities and companies they provide recycled running shoes to those in need here at home and around the world. Their aim is to help mankind by improving his well-being whilst minimising his consumption of non-renewable earth resources - and facilitating the ‘feel good’ intangible benefits of giving and receiving.

We are a collection point for Shoes For Planet Earth! Please help us by delivering your pre-loved shoes to Foundation Podiatry Townsville so that we ca re-home them to people in need around Townsville and indigenous communities close by. 


Share the Dignity

Share the Dignity is an Australia-wide initiative to support women troubled by homelessness, poverty, unemployment and domestic violence.  As a team of women ourselves, we were shocked and saddened to learn the high rates of homelessness and domestic violence amongst women in Townsville. For these vulnerable and at risk women, each monthly period can be a shameful and traumatic experience. We believe that sanitary items should be a right NOT a privilege!

During the months of April and August Foundation Podiatry is a ‘Share the Dignity’ collection point for sanitary items, which are then delivered to Townsville Women’s Shelters. Learn more about Share the Dignity and how you may be able to help out.


Special Children's Christmas Party

The Special Children's Christmas Party has run for more than 30 years in Townsville but the goal remains the same: to gather the children who are ill and disabled and to help them forget their troubles for a few hours; to help their families and carers see they are not alone; to allow the children to just be kids enjoying a magical time of year; to foster a belief in happiness and better times in the children, their families and the volunteers and sponsors who make it possible.

Foundation Podiatry is a proud yearly sponsor of this wonderful organisation.


Working With Us

Work with us

Awesome opportunity for professional growth in Townsville, North Queensland!

  • Biomechanical / Musculoskeletal Podiatry focus
  • Diverse treatment options highly utilised/encouraged (exercise prescription/rehab, medical acupuncture, Shockwave & Prolotherapy)
  • Mentoring with a senior MSK Podiatrist
  • Excellent remuneration + bonus structure
  • Enjoy all the services without the traffic; affordable house/rental prices; live on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef and enhance your outdoor lifestyle!

Applicants must have a keen interest in Biomechanics, MSK and Paediatric conditions; be empathetic, patient-centred and have a thirst for growth and diversity. Reach out to [email protected] if you are interested.