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Darryn is an experienced sports podiatrist with a blend of more than 30 years in private practice and involvement with elite athletes and sports medicine teams. A Perth boy whose sporting background was that of representative cricket and hockey. Darryn’s passion for sport continues with his professional appointments with teams, but is also still very keen to keep active, completing the New York City marathon in 2007, his first ever marathon, and Busselton Half Ironman triathlon in 2011.

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A graduate from Curtin University, Darryn has undertaken post graduate studies and has received Fellowship of the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Career highlights include Olympic Games Podiatrist Sydney 2000 and Athens Olympic Games Podiatrist 2004 and Commonwealth Games Podiatrist Melbourne 2006 and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Podiatrist 2018.

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Leading the Peak team, Darryn and his colleagues are proud to be the selected podiatry providers for Perth’s Sporting teams and elite athletes. He continues as the consultant Podiatrist for the Fremantle Dockers since 2016 and West Coast Fever since 2009.

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Qualifications:
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• Bachelor of Science Podiatry – Curtin University
• Fellow Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (FAAPSM)
• AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) Registered Podiatrist
• Registered Podiatrist with all Private Health funds
• Current First Aid qualifications
• Previous Board Member of Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (10 years)
• Member of Sports Medicine Australia
• Member of the Australian Podiatry Association
• Member of Sports and Exercise Podiatrists Australia
• Guest Lecturer at the University of WA Biomechanics and Sports Podiatry (5 years)
• Regularly invited conference presenter

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When not at work Darryn is busy trying to keep up with his wife and two daughters.

Paolo has worked in private practice since graduating in 1995. Growing up in South Africa, he embraced the country’s sporting culture and chose rugby as his primary sport, competing at an elite level. He also enjoyed tennis and later developed a passion for golf, which he still plays today. Paolo remains highly active and is an avid runner, regularly participating in both full and half marathons.

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He was selected to further his studies in the United Kingdom, completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree through Brighton University. Paolo emigrated to Australia in 2008, where his enthusiasm for podiatry and commitment to ongoing learning have allowed him to deepen his expertise in musculoskeletal injuries, sports podiatry, and paediatrics.

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During his many years at Peak Podiatry, Paolo has worked extensively with elite sporting organisations, including:

• WAFL football clubs
• The Western Force Rugby team
• WAIS
• WA Athletics
• Perth Scorchers

His work has included managing foot and lower‑leg injuries, conducting preseason screenings, and assessing injury risk and predisposing factors in high-performance athletes.

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Paolo is currently the consulting Podiatrist for the West Coast Eagles AFL and AFLW teams. He is an active member of:

• Podiatry Association of Australia
• Sports Medicine Australia
• Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australasia

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Outside of work, Paolo devotes much of his spare time to supporting his two sons in their many outdoor sporting pursuits (well… at least when they’re happy to have him there!).

Sarah has over 25 years’ experience as a Podiatrist.

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She has run her own private practice in Perth and worked for several years in a biomechanically focused practice in Melbourne. Sarah has been at Peak Podiatry since 2010.

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Her sporting background includes Hockey, Open water swimming, road and trail running from ultra-marathon to half marathon distances. These days with a young family it's more about the social shuffle and post run coffee.

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Sarah has a special interest in musculoskeletal injury management, Paediatric management and Hypermobility Spectrum disorders.

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In 2020, Sarah was part of the Australian Allied health professionals Echo project run from the UK hub of the Ehlers Danlos Society.

• Member of the Australian Podiatry Association
• Member of Sports Medicine Association of Australia
• Hypermobility Syndrome Podiatrist
• Perth Paediatric Podiatrist
• Perth Children's Podiatrist

Eliza is a passionate Podiatrist originally from Newcastle NSW, where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Podiatry. Eliza’s journey in Podiatry began with a fascination for biomechanics and a love for sport, nurtured through years of figure skating. This experience instilled in Eliza  a deep understanding of the importance of foot health in achieving optimal athletic performance.

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After graduating, Eliza made the move to Perth where she continued to pursue her professional interests while enjoying the laid-back WA lifestyle. Outside of Peak, you’ll often find Eliza at the beach, exploring nature on camping trips, or playing music. Whether you’re an athlete striving for excellence, dealing with foot pain, or simply seeking to improve your overall foot health, Eliza is here to provide personalised care tailored to your needs, working together to keep you moving forward.

Rikki graduated from AUT University in New Zealand in 2013 and has since built over 12 years of experience working in private practices across New Zealand, London, and now Perth.

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Growing up in West Auckland, Rikki spent many years playing competitive sport, and more recently has taken up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His own experiences with injury and rehabilitation sparked a long‑standing interest in lower‑limb mechanics and sports injury management.

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Early in his career, Rikki worked within a high‑performance sports clinic, treating rugby players, cricketers, and track‑and‑field athletes. This exposure shaped his passion for treating the true source of dysfunction and helping people return to movement with confidence.

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Rikki’s approach is centred on identifying the root cause of injury and guiding patients back to the field, mat, court, or road as smoothly as possible.

Narelle graduated in 2020 and has since developed a diverse and well-rounded career across private practice settings. Her clinical experience spans the full scope of podiatry, including general podiatry care, diabetes management, wound care, orthotic therapy, musculoskeletal assessment, and performing minor podiatric surgeries such as ingrown toenail procedures. Over time, she has increasingly focused on sports and musculoskeletal podiatry, an area she is deeply passionate about. Narelle intends to further her studies in sports podiatry to strengthen her skills and enhance the quality of care she provides in practice.

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In January 2026, Narelle and her family relocated from New Zealand to Perth, Australia, where she continues to grow her career within a vibrant and active community. Outside of work, she is highly active and spends much of her time outdoors with her two daughters. Narelle enjoys going to the gym, CrossFit, and playing netball. She previously competed in representative netball teams across New Zealand, which has strengthened her interest in injury prevention and performance-focused podiatry.

Jonathon graduated from UWA after completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Studies.

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An avid basketball player in years gone by, this led to Jonathon representing WA and ultimately was the driving force behind his previous studies completing a degree in Exercise and Sport Science.

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Jonathon enjoys all aspects of podiatry, from musculoskeletal issues to the management of foot health.

Christian is a podiatrist with a strong focus on sports biomechanics and musculoskeletal injuries.

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His journey from being a PEAK patient to Podiatry Practitioner was shaped by overcoming chronic exertional compartment syndrome, an experience that gave him a deep appreciation of the challenges athletes face when sidelined by injury. This perspective informs his evidence-based approach to care, which is centred on enhancing performance, preventing injury and supporting long-term athletic wellbeing. With a background in sport science and experience working with high-performance athletes at Claremont Football Club in the WAFL and WAFLW, Christian has developed valuable expertise in athlete care and performance optimisation. Beyond the clinic, he remains actively engaged in sport through hockey, tennis, floorball and running, maintaining a strong connection to the demands and rewards of athletic performance.

Juliet graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne and has been a Podiatrist for over 20 years. Juliet enjoyed a very successful junior tennis career, with national representation and time overseas, however the highlight was reaching the main draw of the Australian Open Juniors.

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After major injuries forced early retirement, she focused on Podiatry and relocated to London where she worked as the sports podiatrist in the prestigious London Foot and Ankle Centre; the leading Orthopaedic unit in Europe for several years. Here Juliet worked with elite athletes from English Premier League Football teams, Premiership Rugby Union and the likes of Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash.

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Since returning to Australia and working with Peak for over a decade she has developed special interests in paediatrics, the female athlete and the area of expertise in hypermobility-related disorders.

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Juliet has two young boys who also love the world of sport so spends a lot of her time volunteering at their local community soccer club, and loves to travel whenever possible.

• Hypermobility Syndrome Podiatrist
• Perth Paediatric Podiatrist
• Perth Children's Podiatrist

Kashvi Dutta holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree and graduated with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from The University of Western Australia in 2022.

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Kashvi enjoys all aspects of podiatry ranging from dermatological skin and nail care to musculoskeletal condition management. She is passionate about providing well-rounded, evidence-based care to her patients and dedicates herself to helping her patients understand and take active steps to maintain their foot and ankle health.

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Outside of podiatry, Kashvi enjoys hiking, netball and dance which has led to her developing a keen interest and passion in foot health and fitness.

Liz Rich completed her Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine at UWA in 2010 and has always had a keen interest in musculoskeletal and sports related conditions. Liz’s caring nature, combined with over 9 years of experience in private practice, enables her to offer excellent care for any and all conditions you might have.

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Having played in the WA State Netball League for many years, Liz has personal experience with the impact of injury in sports and therefore adopts significant consideration for your individual circumstances. In the constant pursuit of staying current with best practice, Liz continually exposes herself to further skill development and education. With a mild shoe obsession, Liz is keen to “get you back on your feet”, pain free, and in style.