Emma Readhead | Podiatrist

Foot & Ankle Health | Orthotics & Biomechanical Assessment | Nail Surgery & Injury Management

Emma Readhead is a UK-trained Podiatrist with extensive experience in biomechanics, general podiatry care—including high-risk patients—and nail surgery, including Falknor’s verruca needling. She has worked in private clinics in the UK and Australia, providing personalised care for complex biomechanical issues, chronic conditions, and lower-limb injuries.

Emma takes a holistic, patient-centred approach, focusing on practical solutions, pain reduction, and improved mobility. She is committed to individualised treatment plans, often initiating therapy at the first consultation, and values collaboration with other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

Emma is currently on Sabbatical.

 

 Conditions Treated & Areas of Expertise

General Podiatry & Foot Care

  • Ingrown toenail surgery

  • Verruca (wart) needling

  • Nail and skin care, corns, callus

  • High-risk foot management, including diabetic care

  • Rheumatology and wound care (excluding leg ulcers)

Biomechanics & Orthotics

  • Lower-limb biomechanics, gait analysis, and injury assessment

  • Orthotic prescription, design, and manufacture

  • Manual therapies including soft tissue and joint mobilisation

  • Preventative and post-surgical management of biomechanical issues

Sports & Active Lifestyle Support

  • Practical solutions for athletes and active individuals

  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation

  • Personalised treatment plans for chronic or complex lower-limb issues

 

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Qualifications

  • BSc – Bachelor of Podiatry (1st Class Hons), Southampton University, UK

    • Chancellors Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

  • Postgraduate training:

    • Clinical Biomechanical Bootcamp

    • Soft Tissue Mobilisation

    • Joint Mobilisation

    • Various Biomechanics courses

    • Falknor’s Verruca Needling


 

Emma Readhead
Bachelor of Podiatry (1st class Hons)

Affiliations & Experience

  • HCPC-registered, UK

  • Member, Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod)

  • Former collaborations with specialists on complex biomechanical care

 

Why Choose Emma Readhead?

  • Holistic, patient-centred care

  • Evidence-based and practical solutions

  • Individualised treatment plans for each patient

  • Emphasis on patient education for informed decisions

  • Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams

FAQs

  • Yes, a GP or specialist referral is required for your initial appointment.

  • Call the clinic directly or ask your GP to fax a referral to OrthoAct.

 

Book an Appointment

Take the first step toward pain-free movement and improved function.

Book a consultation with Emma Readhead, your trusted podiatrist in Canberra.

Call: (02) 6221 9320
Email: info@orthoact.com.au
Visit: Woden Specialist Medical Centre, Canberra
Referrals Accepted: GP or specialist referral required

Don’t delay your recovery. Schedule a consultation and return to doing what you love.