Our Team

Hi, my name is Scott. I’m a podiatrist at QCity and Canberra Podiatry, where I’ve combined my passion for health, movement, and people into a career I love. My journey into podiatry was a midlife career change—one inspired by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives through mobility, comfort, and preventative care.

Before entering the world of foot health, I’d spent years fascinated by how the human body works. As someone who’s always valued staying active, I’ve been a committed CrossFit athlete for over 15 years and an avid surfer and golfer. These experiences shape my personal life and directly influence how I understand the body’s movement patterns, demands, and vulnerabilities, especially in the feet and lower limbs.

One of my special interests is golf’s biomechanics. Understanding how the lower body functions in a golf swing allows me to help fellow golfers avoid injury, improve performance, and stay pain-free on the course. Whether working with athletes or those managing chronic conditions like diabetes or arthritis, I always focus on evidence-based, personalised care.

At QCity Podiatry in Queanbeyan, our approach is rooted in genuine connection. We value community, collaboration, and technology-driven care. From supporting local sporting clubs to partnering with other health professionals, our clinic is committed to improving foot health and overall wellness across all walks of life.

Hi, my name is Oscar Skrbinsek, and I’m a podiatrist at QCity Podiatry and Canberra Podiatry. I graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Podiatric Medicine. I’m passionate about keeping people on their feet, whether through preventative care, foot pain management, or supporting those with more complex conditions.

My special interests include:

• Diabetic footcare and assessments
• Ingrown nail management and surgery
• Football and rugby footwear fitting, advice and assessment
• Tradespeople foot health
• Nail, callus and corn management
• Footwear advice and assessment

As a Canberra local, I’m proud to serve the community I grew up in. I am also a clinician at the High Risk Foot Clinic at Canberra Hospital, where I have extensive experience managing diabetic foot complications. This work has given me a strong foundation in high-risk care and a deep understanding of the importance of early intervention and long-term management of the diabetic foot.

Outside of the clinic, I’m a big fan of rugby, football, and golf—so I understand firsthand how important it is to keep your feet in top shape.

I look forward to working with you and helping you take confident steps toward better foot health.

Melanie graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2014 and has been practising in the Canberra region ever since. She brings over a decade of experience in podiatry, with a strong commitment to helping people stay active, healthy, and pain-free.

Outside of the clinic, Melanie is passionate about farming, camping, and the outdoors, which she enjoys sharing with her husband and two boys. She is also a dedicated CrossFit athlete. Her involvement in CrossFit has reinforced her belief in the importance of movement and overall health, and she enjoys combining this practical perspective with her professional knowledge to support her patients.

Melanie provides a comprehensive range of podiatry services, including:

• Biomechanical assessments and orthotic therapy
• Nail surgery
• Diabetic foot care
• General skin and nail care

She is dedicated to working with patients of all ages to enhance mobility, prevent injuries, and promote an active lifestyle.

Michelle is an AHPRA registered podiatrist with over twenty-years experience in the orthopaedic appliance industry and has been practicing in the Canberra region for over a decade.

She is the Principal Podiatrist and our most senior clinician. Michelle trained initially in Sydney, and her qualifications include a Certificate of Anatomy and Physiology, a Diploma of Health Science (Podiatry), and a Certificate of Health Science.

Her special interests are biomechanics (particularly gait and posture analysis), podopaediatrics (assessment of children), sports podiatry and a special focus on dance & ballet.

Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in managing complex podiatric cases and conditions. Throughout her professional career, she has developed a vast network of referring orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physiotherapists, chiropractors, sports doctors, pediatricians, and remedial massage therapists.

Michelle is our Clinical Lead Consultant for Ballet and Dance Podiatry. She has extensive experience in all foot/ankle-related ballet injuries and focuses on pre-pointe and en-pointe assessments. She also provides strength, flexibility, and rehabilitation programming for dance/ballet-based injuries.

Michelle has developed longstanding relationships with some of Canberra’s prominent orthopedic surgeons and has successfully managed their post-operative patients for biomechanical, walking gait, running, and long-term outcomes. She provides many orthopedic appliances, such as splinting and bracing, varying types of customised optomechanical therapy, footwear analysis, and in-shoe modifications.

Michelle is a registered NDIS provider with a special focus on treating patients with disabilities. Her areas of focus also include neurological gait-related conditions (cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.), structural foot deformities and gait abnormalities relating to trauma.

Michelle is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), and the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM).