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Staff Profiles
Tracey Meyer B. Sc., B. App. Sc (Pod)., Master Health Sc. (Podiatry) - Senior Podiatrist 
Our principal Podiatrist, Tracey Meyer, has been practicing for over 19 years. She is committed to continuing her education and is a fully accredited and active member of the Australian Podiatry Association.
Tracey was educated at St Joseph’s College Mildura and then attended University in Adelaide for 6 years to obtain both her science and podiatry degrees, achieving multiple awards in her final year. She completed a Diploma of Business at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE in 2004. She completed her Masters in Health Science (Podiatry) at the University of South Australia in November 2011 making her one of the most highly educated podiatrists in the Sunraysia area! She recently has recently completed her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at SuniTAFE Mildura with a view to entering into the education and training sector (in her spare time...LOL).
She has had experience in all facets of podiatry, returning to Mildura to work at the Merbein Community Health Centre in 1995. Since this time she has spoken at many local community organisations and officially opened North West Podiatry (now the Irymple Foot Clinic) on 13th October 2003.
Tracey enjoys jewelery making, knitting, craft, silk painting and organic vegetable gardening, producing fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs for her family along (the chooks do the egg bit :) ).
Tracey and her partner Andrew have three children Amy (20). Tyler (12 and a half...going on 25) and Bailey (11). Amy is currently studying a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Monash University in Melbourne, Tyler is year 7 at Irymple Secondary College and Bailey is Grade 5 at Nichols Point Primary.
Email: tracey@thefootdoctor.com.au
Shavaughn Hallinan - Podiatry Assistant / Receptionist
The newest member of the Irymple Foot Clinic team Shavaughn Hallinan started on the 7th November 2011. She has two children Connor (11) and Alex (15). Shavaughn is a local girl who attended St Joseph's College Mildura and worked for over 16 years at Spotlight Mildura (so if she looks familiar that is probably where you know her from! :)). Shavaughn and Tracey met in grade 6 when Cardross Primary and St Joseph's of Red Cliffs had their combined lake Cullulleraine Camp (feels like it was only a couple of years ago!). She loves walking and running around after her kids and their sporting endeavours. Shavaughn has a passion for customer service and loves socialising with people from all walks of life!
Email: shavaughn@thefootdoctor.com.au
Andrew Schmidt - Maintenance
Andrew was educated at St Joseph’s College Mildura. He went on to work for Cowards Cakes as a pastry chef and then attended Western College of TAFE where he undertook an apprenticeship to become an Electronics Tradesperson. He now runs his own business (ADEPT Antenna and Electronic Services) repairing and installing tv antenna systems, home theatre systems, and also phone and network cabling. He started working part time for the Irymple Foot Clinic in 2007.
Andrew enjoys hang gliding and competes in competitions all over Australia. Tracey often drives the retrieve car to collect pilots who have landed and of course always picks Andy up first!!! LOL :)
Email: adept.services@bigpond.com
Tessa Houkamau B. Health. Sc. (Pod). - Podiatrist
Tessa was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand where she completed her secondary education with NCEA Level 3 in 2006. She went on to study Podiatry at Auckland University of Technology University graduating in December 2009 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry. Tessa continued to work part-time in New Zealand before moving to Mildura to work for Irymple Foot Clinic in September 2010.
She has a keen interest in Diabetes Education, Sports Podiatry and Paediatrics and plans to further her study whilst working here at the clinic. Tessa also enjoys playing netball and softball and has already proven to be a valuable member of many local teams.
Email: tessa@thefootdoctor.com.au
Amy Dodds B. Health Sc. (Podiatry) - Podiatrist
Amy was educated at Auckland University and completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) in 2009. She has a keen interest in netball and has already become a valuable member of the Mildura Football/Netball Club.
She started working for Irymple Foot Clinic in 2010 and then worked in Melbourne for 12 months doing domiciliary work. She returned on 20th June 2011 to Irymple Foot Clinic and is loving being back on "The Dream Team" again! :).
Email: amy@thefootdoctor.com.au
Staff News:
Tracey may have a break from homework for a while now since she has completed her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment at TAFE Mildura.
Tracey and Amy will be attending a course to learn acupuncture for podiatrists this weekend...stay tuned!! :).....Maybe a bit more homework...oh well (sorry Andy).
Tessa and Amy found a housemate but he is moving out in about October so they are looking for a new one to help share the rent at their unit in Mildura so if you are young, fun loving, easy going, good looking bloke with money (we are not asking for much!! :)) give us a call at the clinic on 50246333 or Email: WeWantAHouseMate@thefootdoctor.com.au