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About Us

At Foot, Ankle & Body Experts Clinic, led by Dr. YeJeong Kim, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, and our team of specialised medical professionals, we strive to provide personalised treatment with pride and the highest quality of service.

We consider each individual’s unique pain and circumstances, approaching treatment from multiple angles.

Our dedicated team includes experts in Podiatric Medicine, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Myotherapy, and Remedial Massage.

Learn more about our practitioners:

Dr. Yejeong Kim

(Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)

       

The principal podiatrist of the The Foot, Ankle & Body Experts Health Clinic is Dr. Yejeong Kim (DPM) who is the first Australian Podiatrist to publish a paper on Foot and Ankle International (An International journal of American Orthopaedic Surgeons) in 2015 as a first author. Dr Kim is capable of bridging Foot and Ankle experts from different fields and countries to optimize her patient care and diagnosis. She has completed externships at Eulji tertiary hospital Orthopaedic department in South Korea (2014). She also received an extensive training from American DPM (Prof. Reza Naraghi, UWA) and Australia Podiatric Surgeon (Prof. Alan Bryant).

She studied Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience) from the University of Sydney in 2010. She completed her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from University of Western Australia in 2015.

In addition, she has assisted several foot surgeries in South Korea as well as in Australia under the supervision of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as Podiatric Surgeons. Her key interests are complex ingrown toenail surgeries and complex MSK issues.

Furthermore, she has attended and completed Arthrex workshop (2015) in South Korea as a DPM student representing Australia region. She was also one of the ten nominated presenters at the Western Australian Medical Student Society Research Symposium in 2015.

Conditions successfully treated

  • Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, heel spur
  • Metatarsalgia, neuromas, bursitis
  • Osteoarthritis of the foot, ankle and knee
  • Tendonitis – Achilles, Posterior Tibial, Peroneal, etc
  • Knee pain & lower limb related hip and back pain
  • Shin splints & chronic leg muscular pain
  • Nerve pain & inflammation
  • Ingrowing toenails

Lewis Tierney

Podiatrist

Lewis Tierney is a Podiatrist at The Foot, Ankle & Body Experts Health Clinic. His goal is to provide outstanding treatment, rehabilitation and education to the community. He completed his Bachelors degree in Podiatry at the Queensland University of Technology.

Lewis is our go to skin & nail specialist. If you’re struggling with pain in your nails or think they are looking at little off, he is the man to see.

If you don’t find Lewis in the clinic treating patients, you will find him in the gym. He lives by the philosophy of ‘best version of yourself’. Believing that keeping active and living healthy can have an exponential benefit in one’s happiness both physically and mentally.

 

Special interests

  • General skin & nail care
  • Fungal nail treatments
  • Ingrown Toenail Surgeries
  • Biomechanical assessments

Ben Chong

Advanced Myotherapist & Remedial Massage Therapist

Ben holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) from Endeavour College of Natural Health and has practiced as a remedial massage therapist for five years. His career in sports therapy includes traveling with the Football Australia Under 17 Men’s National Team to the Asia Cup 2023 tournament in Thailand, and working with the Brisbane Lions AFL and AFLW teams, as well as top-tier soccer clubs in the National Premium League.

Ben’s extensive experience in sports environments has equipped him to manage a spectrum of injuries, from acute to chronic stages, and to support athletes in their return from long-term injuries. He specializes in integrating myotherapy techniques, such as myofascial cupping, electrotherapeutic dry needling, scrapping, joint mobilization, and myofascial release, to treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. Ben emphasizes the importance of self-management exercises and fosters an active partnership with his clients, valuing continuous education and open communication in his therapeutic approach.

Additionally, Ben brings six years of personal training experience and a background in sport and exercise science, which enables him to create tailored exercise programs, rehabilitation plans, and injury prevention strategies. He is committed to guiding and supporting his clients in their health and fitness journeys, with a particular focus on understanding human movement and sports mechanics.

 

Speciality areas in treatment

  • Chronic headache and jaw pain
  • Acute neck discomfort
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Chronic lower back pain
  • Sporting- related injuries

Wing Kan Chow

Physiotherapy Consultant

Wing Kan is a mentor to our Physiotherapy team and clinic consultant.

Support Team

Chris

Practice & Business Manager

Chris is the go-to guy for keeping things running smoothly. He’s always ready with a plan and a friendly smile, making sure both patients and staff feel right at home.

Kirsty

Reception & Admin Support

Former patient turned clinic mum, Kirsty is the heart of our support staff. Fluent in both English and Korean, she’s always ready to help with a smile.

Miss Lolly

Clinic Energy Bunny

Meet our most cheerful staff member Lolly! She is a Boston Terrier that just loves people. If you don’t see her in the clinic, she may be a doggy day care. Her second favourite place to be!

Business awards

List below are service awards we have received.