Meet Our Team

Janet Burns

B.Hlth.Sc.(Pod)

Janet Burns graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science Podiatry Degree from QUT in 2004. Since graduating Janet has worked for Queensland Foot Centres at various locations. With Janet’s 15+ years in Podiatric practice she is experienced and works closely with many General Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Surgeons. Communication is very important to Janet ensuring best possible treatment outcomes for the patient.

Janet has established herself as a highly skilled Podiatrist covering and enjoying all aspects of podiatry including nail care and skin care, diabetes, heel pain, sports podiatry, podiatric acupuncture and orthotic therapy at all her clinic locations. Janet has a keen interest in sports, particularly netball and was the consulting Podiatrist for the QLD Firebirds and Qld netball for 11 years. Janet has also worked closely with various local netball associations. Janet is keen to solve podiatric problems, whether big or small. Personable care is extremely important to Janet and she always ensures best patient care so you can leave with confidence and a good understanding of your individual treatment plan.

Outside of the clinic Janet is usually enjoying time with her friends, family and fur children. Janet loves her coastal getaways and is a keen walker, enjoying any opportunity to take her dog Bruce for a walk (in her appropriate footwear of course!)

Janet is available at;

• Cleveland
• Sherwood
• Woolloongabba

William Henneken

B.Hlth.Sc.(Pod)(hons)

Will joined our QLD Foot Centres team in 2013 after graduating with honours from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. He has since continued to strive to further improve his knowledge through regular conferences and professional development with leaders in sports medicine. He has enjoyed his opportunities working with elite athletes
toward Summer and Winter Olympics, and Commonwealth Games. He is currently a consulting podiatrist with the Brisbane Lions, and treats athletes from several sporting academies in Queensland and Australia.

Will has a broad knowledge of the sport specific requirements to optimise treatment, and is constantly workshopping ways with like minded clinicians to improve patient outcomes based on their individual movement patterns. Beyond this, Will enjoys treating complex pain and chronic injury patients, believing there is no one-size-fits-all approach to patient care.

Over time Will has participated in many sports including running, triathlon, rugby union, AFL, cycling, rowing, swimming, tennis, cricket, and motorsport. He feels this provides him with an edge in understanding a patient’s required movement patterns. Will is addicted to sport and is constantly watching and analysing almost any sport in an effort to further his understanding of patient needs.

When not at work, Will can be found participating in endurance cycling and running, or chasing after his young daughter.

William is available at;

• Bowen Hills
• Woolloongabba

Mitchell Brown

B.Pod

Mitchell joined the esteemed Queensland Foot Centres team in 2018 after graduating from Queensland University of Technology. Since then, he has worked closely with sports focused physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and orthopaedic surgeons to treat a broad demographic of patients with a diverse array of presentations and complex musculoskeletal biomechanical presentations.

The last four years of experience have culminated in a partnership with the Brisbane Bullets where Mitchell has been working closely with the players to optimise their performance and injury prevention and/or rehabilitation. Being a passionate basketball lover himself, this relationship has been very rewarding for him.

Mitchell’s passion is to keep people moving pain free no matter their age or activity level. His special interest areas are treating athletes across many disciplines including basketball, running, hiking, football(s), soccer, cricket, rock climbing, dancing, and swimming.

Personally, Mitchell is an avid lover of sports and the outdoors. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, rock climbing, hiking, and going on camping adventures. He lives close by to all clinics and loves being a part of the local community.

Mitchell is available at;

• Bardon
• Coorparoo
• Sherwood

Jamie Walker

Jamie graduated with honours from QUT, Brisbane, in 2011. His last eleven years have been spread across private practice, doctors clinics, rural health centres, and multidisciplinary clinics alongside physiotherapists, osteopaths and exercise physiologists.

This experience has seen him develop a broad range of skills in diagnosing and treating all aspects of the foot and lower limb. Areas of interest include; foot and lower leg pain, sports injuries, paediatric assessments (children) and orthotic therapy. Further areas of expertise include diabetic foot assessments as well as skin and nail complaints.

Jamie’s junior elite soccer background has enabled him to understand the importance of injury prevention and pain-free exercise. This passion has driven his interest in the field of biomechanics and sports podiatry. It is his goal to see patients returning to the activities they love as soon as possible, as keeping the body moving is vital for overall physical and mental health.

Ongoing education and training has kept Jamie up to date with the latest research and journals, as well as learning foot mobilisation techniques (FMT). FMT is a hands-on treatment option that consists of controlled joint movements to stretch, bend, and extend parts of your foot. FMT involves gently repositioning the bones in your feet by loosening the ligaments between the joints, to allow bones to be re-set in their optimal position. This technique works for a variety of foot and ankle problems, including long term ankle injuries, ankle instability, arthritis, midfoot pain, and bunion pain.

Outside of work, Jamie and his family live an active lifestyle of outdoor adventures, including; kayaking, camping, hiking and surfing.

Jamie is available at:

• Bowen Hills
• Woolloongabba
• Sherwood
• Bardon

Elliot Miller

Elliot graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 2018. In that time, he has worked in various multidisciplinary clinics alongside physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and sports physicians. With a passion for basketball and sporting athletes, Elliot has worked with the AFL Gold Coast Suns and NRL Titans teams.

Elliot enjoys treating complex biomechanical presentations and optimising the individual’s lower limb function. This interest developed from an early age and grew with playing basketball for 15+ years and the injuries that came with it. He understands being sidelined with an injury is a miserable experience and will do everything to get you back on the field.

Over the years, Elliot has grown his areas of interest include: sporting injuries, ingrown toenail surgery, paediatrics, biomechanics, and lower limb diseases. You will commonly find him listening to the latest running podcast or attending a sports medicine conference to broaden his knowledge. As an avid runner, he believes it is imperative to perform the activity we enjoy comfortably.

In his spare time, you’ll find Elliot down at the local basketball court, climbing a mountain or planning his next big overseas adventure.

Elliot is available at:

• Sherwood
• Coorparoo
• Cleveland

Thomas Hall

B.Pod

Thomas joined the Queensland Foot Centres team in 2019 after graduating from QUT. Tom’s favourite thing about podiatry is his wonderful patients, in fact it is the variety of patients he sees that drew him to the profession.

Tom strives to give ultimate care to all his patients by giving consideration and thought to their goals and limitations, whether they are personal, fitness, or occupation based. He really enjoys consulting with a broad range of other health professionals in seeking this ultimate care for his patients. He loves all aspects of podiatry but has a special interest in injury prevention and adolescent sport.

When not working Tom is a chronic hobbyist, enjoying a broad range of woodworking, model making, and DIY projects around the house. Tom enjoys cricket and basketball immensely and is always keen to help an athlete achieve their full potential in these sports.

Thomas is available at;

• Toowoomba (Margaret Street)
• Toowoomba (James Street)

Lydia Cunnington

B.Pod

In 2021, Lydia obtained a Bachelor of Podiatry from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Following the completion of her academic studies, she relocated to Toowoomba to be closer to her hometown of Chinchilla. At an early age, Lydia developed an interest in podiatry after visiting a podiatrist, which she perceived as a compelling career option.

Lydia finds fulfilment in the various facets of podiatry, with a particular focus on diabetic foot assessments, skin and nail care, and musculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to heel pain. After obtaining her degree, she pursued additional training in dry needling techniques, which she incorporates into her practice. Lydia is eager to assist each person in navigating the treatment process, recognising the individuality of each patient and being dedicated to developing a customised plan tailored to their specific needs.

In addition to caring for foot needs, Lydia actively participates in community theatre, utilising her singing abilities to entertain audiences. Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous musical productions and has attained a Certificate IV in Musical Theatre. Lydia also enjoys attending both AFL and NRL games, as well as live music events.

• Toowoomba (Margaret Street)
• Toowoomba (James Street)