VANESSA HOUGHTON

B.Pod.M.(UWA) M.A.Pod.A

Vanessa graduated from UWA with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine and continued on to complete an Honours research degree. Since starting at Junction Foot and Ankle in 2011, Vanessa has travelled to national podiatry conferences and enjoys attending professional development which enable her to keep on top of current research.

Vanessa enjoys all aspects of podiatry, but is particularly interested in paediatrics, biomechanics and injury management of the foot and ankle.

In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys socialising with her husband and friends, going to movies, reading and keeping fit and active.

Vanessa has 2 young boys who keep her on her toes when she's not looking after yours!

ELISSA BEATON

B.Sc. (Pod)

Elissa graduated from Curtin University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science (Podiatry).  After graduating, she moved to the northwest of Tasmania and worked for the Tasmanian Health Service, visiting satellite clinics to provide much needed podiatry services. Elissa worked within a multidisciplinary team to educate and treat diabetic patients.

Elissa then moved back to WA and worked in a community health setting providing care to geriatric, diabetic and paediatric patients before taking some time off to start her family. She has worked with Junction Foot and Ankle since her return to the workforce and enjoys treating the wide ranging conditions that present to the clinic. 

Elissa also has skills in Western Medical Acupuncture (not traditional Chinese acupuncture) which she uses to help a variety of patients, such as those who suffer from chemotherapy-related conditions and pain.

Elissa really enjoys living in a quiet, bush environment in the hills of Perth. Walking through the bush or sitting by a fire with her husband, children and dog are enjoyed as much as possible.

HELEN HOLTON

BSc(Pod) M.A.Pod.A

Helen obtained her Bachelor of Science in Podiatry in 2004 from Curtin University and has worked at our clinic since graduation. She has a special interest in the High Risk foot especially in the area of Diabetic Foot Care.

Helen is great with kids having spent many years as a volunteer leader for the Girl Guides. Now that Helen has two beautiful children, she works part time in the clinic.

Helen loves to cook and is always happy to discuss good food or swap recipes. She is a passionate supporter of the Fremantle Dockers and enjoys taking her kids to the games when she can. She loves reading fantasy novels (ask her about her favourite authors), frangipanis and a good joke

LISA BARTHOLOMEW

BSc(Pod)

Lisa completed a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the University of Western Australia in 2010. Since then, she has worked mostly in private practice Podiatry, across a broad range of clinical areas including biomechanics, paediatrics and diabetic care.

Dedicated to constantly enhancing her skills, Lisa attends ongoing professional development conferences and courses - her favourites have included courses on dry-needling and biomechanics. Lisa loves that her job lets her help people on a daily basis (just one of the reasons she fits in so well with the Junction team).

Lisa likes to spend her free time experimenting with healthy recipes in the kitchen, travelling and reading. She loves being outdoors, walking or hiking with her husband, and keeps fit with a bit of yoga.

EVAN PAPADOPOULOS

BSc (UWA), DPM (Dist) (UWA)

After completing his Bachelor of Science at the University of Western Australia, Evan continued his postgraduate studies graduating with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with Distinction in 2018.

Since having his own foot-related issues as a teenager, Evan grew an interest in the podiatric interventions that returned him to the soccer field. Evan has since grown a particular interest in combining his passion for health care and sport to provide treatment to lower limb injuries and biomechanical issues.

Additionally, Evan enjoys the comprehensive scope of podiatric practice including diabetic care, ingrown nails, corns and calluses, fungal infections, minor surgical procedures, paediatrics and more.

He is an active board member for Podiatry WA.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, volunteering and continues to play soccer. Evan is fluent in English and Greek.

Evan is determined to help others achieve their goals and become pain-free.



TOM

Bachelor of Biomedicine (UWA) DPM (UWA)

Tom graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. Since graduating, he has worked at the clinic, where he enjoys treating a broad range of podiatric conditions. Tom has a particular interest in diabetic foot health and is passionate about helping patients manage and prevent foot complications through education, early intervention and ongoing care.

Having grown up in Perth, Tom understands the local community well. He has also spent time living in Darwin and the southwest region of Western Australia, experiences that have broadened his clinical perspective and appreciation for providing care across diverse communities.

Tom enjoys all aspects of podiatry and values building long-term relationships with his patients to support their foot health at every stage of life. He particularly enjoys talking with people and learning about their stories, believing that understanding each patient as an individual is an important part of providing quality care.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys watching and playing baseball, as well as spending time with friends over board games and card games.

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