Who We Are

About Our Clinic

Why Choose Cardiff Podiatry

Established in 1995, Cardiff Podiatry Clinic is made up of a team of experienced and caring Podiatrists, helping people with foot problems of all ages across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area. Whether the problem was caused by a sports injury, diabetes, poor foot mechanics or just being unable to look after their own feet, we’re here to provide professional Podiatry treatment that can alleviate pain and restore foot comfort.

Our team want our patients to be happy to come to see us, and leave feeling delighted. Our goal is to keep people on their feet and as active, mobile and pain free as possible.


Located at 44 Thomas Street, Cardiff, we have plenty of off-street parking, as well as up to date disabled access for easy entry.

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Meet The Team

Gail Turnbull


Gail graduated from Sydney Institute of Technology in 1987, so has been practicing for nearly 33 years, making her most likely one of the longest practicing current Podiatrists in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie. Gail initially worked for the Hunter Health Service as their first community health Podiatrist. She then opened a small “stand alone” clinic at Swansea in 1990, and still services that area once a week, working out of a room in the NovaCare aged care services building at the back of the pensioners hall.


Gail opened the Cardiff clinic in 1995, initially part time whilst working for Hunter Health, and has built the business up over many years to being a busy clinic. Gail is a dedicated, warm, compassionate person who loves working with people, and believes in being there to lend an ear to her patients as need be and has built up many relationships with patients from their long term attendance. Gail has extensive experience in all aspects of Podiatry and is never happier than when her patients tell her how much better they feel - whether it be from help with orthotics to correcting a biomechanical/foot pain issue, or just having sorted out an ingrown toenail, corns or callous. She believes strongly in keeping up to date with skills and knowledge and attends as many seminars that are of interest as possible. She always has exceeded the Podiatry registration/AHPRA requirements for continuing education (CPD).


At home you will most likely find Gail in the kitchen, garden or looking after her young grandchildren.

Sherrie Whitehouse


Sherrie graduated from Sydney Institute of Technology in 1992. She has extensive experience in all aspects of podiatry, from treating corns, callouses, thick toenails, ingrown toenails and thick and cracked heels to managing biomechanical problems resulting in foot pain and discomfort. Sherrie delights in people entering her room with sore feet or toes and leaving with a smile, telling her how good their feet feel. 


Sherrie is especially interested in helping people living with diabetes and the special care they need, including diabetic foot assessments. She regularly attends seminars and conferences and does online CPD to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.


Outside of work Sherrie is an elite velodrome cyclist, having completed in numerous national and international competitions, and having held numerous age championships and titles over the years.

Kaitlyn Summers


Kaitlyn graduated from Newcastle University in 2013, with a degree in Podiatry. Kaitlyn is a caring, dedicated Podiatrist who is enthusiastic about all areas of Podiatry, but has a special interest in biomechanical problems. She is passionate about correct assessment and treatment of foot problems, and is extremely knowledgeable about foot mechanics.


Kaitlyn is a dedicated member of Surf Life Saving, regularly on patrol at Redhead Beach, and prides herself on fitness. 

Sarah Boswell


Sarah has always loved the thought of helping others and so always knew a job in healthcare was her calling. Sarah studied podiatry on the Coast and graduated in 2015, working at various locations around the greater Hunter region.


Sarah has a special interest in sports injuries, as well as ingrown nails, finding it both sometimes a challenge as well as rewarding to relieve someone's discomfort.


In her spare time Sarah likes to keep active at the gym and spend time with her four children and husband.

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