Meet the Team

David Logue

David achieved his Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) from the University of Western Sydney in 2004. Since that time, he has amassed a wealth of experience through his work in various professional practices.

In 2007, he embarked on the establishment of Mountain Top Podiatry, situated in the upper Blue Mountains. Driven by a deep appreciation for the local area and its community, David’s passion for his profession continued to flourish.

In 2010, he demonstrated his commitment to growth by acquiring Blue Mountains Podiatry, further enhancing his presence in the field.

In 2021, David played a pivotal role in a merger with OnePointHealth, assuming the position of Director of the merged entities. Currently, with his fellow directors and management team he currently oversees a substantial team of accomplished allied health professionals, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Special interests

David possesses a profound enthusiasm for the multifaceted domains of podiatry, seamlessly intertwined with a keen interest in the intricacies of business. His commitment to maintaining an active lifestyle has fostered a particular passion for lower limb biomechanics and the intricate nuances of gait analysis. He is deeply intrigued by the interplay between these factors and their profound impact on muscle interaction and foot posture.

Personal interests

Beyond his professional pursuits, David enjoys quality time with his wife and three children. His devotion to an active lifestyle persists in his personal life as well.

Oren Schulze

Oren has been a part of the Blue Mountains Podiatry since 2016 starting as a cadet learning and being exposed to all aspects of podiatry, biomechanics and holistic health care. Oren has since graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine from Western Sydney University.

Clinical areas of interest

Evidence-based patient centred care.
Sports podiatry:Achilles tendinopathy, Plantar fasciopathy, complex foot and ankle pathologies and the interaction of the knee joint with the foot and ankle.
Paediatrics- Ingrown nail treatments, Severs, Osgoodshlatters, Patellofemoral maltracking, gait abnormalities.
Mental health conditions and the intricate interplay they can have on foot and ankle health outcomes.

Having worked in footwear for 8 years previously, his in-depth knowledge in footwear can direct patients to finding the right footwear suitable for them to maintain an active lifestyle.

Special interests

Orens personal interests include: Going to the Gym, Golf, Music, Body boarding and spending time with his family.

Frankie Raikadroka

Frankie graduated from the University of Western Sydney having successfully completed a Ba/Ma in Podiatry. Frankie excels in tailoring easy to follow treatment programmes that benefit people of all ages. He is a young, caring and professional podiatrist who works diligently within a team environment of General practitioners, physiotherapists and along with vascular and neurological specialists.

Special Interests

As a Rugby player himself Frankie particularly enjoys working with other sports individuals to correct biomechanical flaws during running and gait. He is a keen ambassador of lower limb rehabilitation and lower limb injury prevention. Frankie evaluates falls risks in the elderly and prescribes strategic exercises to reduce the risks of falls. As a previous rugby coach Frankie has experienced and treated many children with lower limb “growth pains” in the knee ankle and heels, providing a high standard of treatment for children of all ages. Frankie thrives with treatment protocols that involve orthotic insole therapy, exercise prescription, rehabilitation programmes and footwear advice.

Zak Lloyd

He first came onboard at the beginning of his undergraduate studies in 2015 as a student cadet, gaining unique hands-on experience in lower limb treatment and holistic health care. As a result Zak has developed a passion for evidence-based practice and strives for the best clinical results. His particular interests include both chronic and acute injury rehabilitation, diabetic wound care and chairside surgeries for conditions such as ingrown nails and plantar warts.

Zak also has a role within our in-house orthotic facility; responsible for designing and manufacturing custom devices of the highest quality to ensure best treatment outcomes.

Outside of work, Zak enjoys regular running and time spent in the gym.

Blake Cossor

Blake began working at OnePointHealth in 2020 as part of the Cadet Program, working with Alliance Orthotics as a Lab Technician, designing custom made orthotics in our on-site Orthotic lab.

Clinically, Blake enjoys treating a variety of soft tissue injuries, managing diabetic wounds, diabetic foot check ups, and surgical procedures for ingrown toenails.

Outside of work, Blake enjoys spending time with friends and family, snowboarding, water-skiing and going to the gym. He also loves to play soccer where he supports Liverpool FC.

Jonathan Lopez

Jonathan graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science (PDHPE) majoring in Nutrition & Health and a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine. Upon completing his studies in Podiatry, Jonathan was listed a recipient of the Dean’s Merit List which recognises students for outstanding academic results over the calendar year.

Jonathan began his journey with OnePointHealth as a full-time podiatrist working in the Blue Mountains, Ryde and Penrith clinics performing both clinical and domiciliary duties.

Jonathan enjoys all aspects of podiatry, however has a particular interest in chronic lower limb musculoskeletal pathologies, sports related injuries and diabetic foot care & education. Jonathan is highly motivated and passionate about achieving the best clinical outcomes for his patients as a means to improve their overall quality of life. By continually striving to incorporate a patient-centred approach throughout his treatments, Jonathan genuinely enjoys getting to know his patients and having a friendly down to earth chat with them in a relaxed stress-free environment.

Outside of work Jonathan enjoys skateboarding, playing social tennis, watching live music, drinking green tea and spending quality time with his family, friends and adopted ginger tabby cat.

Anita Beerapu

Anita Beerapu is a Senior Podiatrist who completed her Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. With over 8 years of experience in the field, she has practised in various cities across New Zealand and Australia.

Anita possesses a deep passion for helping people and has developed a special interest in lower limb biomechanics, sports injuries, wound management, nail surgeries, pediatrics, and diabetes foot assessment. Her commitment to providing exceptional care for her patients is evident as she goes out of her way to ensure that everyone enjoys a positive experience during their consultations with her.

Anita finds her job incredibly rewarding, particularly in helping her patients achieve a pain-free life and enabling them to resume their normal day-to-day activities without discomfort. Having recently tied the knot in January and relocated to Sydney, she now spends her spare time exploring the beauty and excitement that the city has to offer.

Matthew Barton

Matt graduated from the University of Sydney in 2019 with a Masters of Physiotherapy. Matt also completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the Australian Catholic University in 2018.

Clinical focus areas

Non operative/operative ACL surgeries
Achilles rupture tendinopathy
Strength & Conditioning
Injury prevention programs across all sports
Knee, ankle and shoulder pathologies
Back and neck pain
Ankle

In addition to his clinical work, Matt has also worked with Penrith Panthers Junior Development Teams, Nepean Football Association, Penrith Cricket Club, International Canoe and Slalom, Golf NSW, NSW Hockey and the U21s Australian Jillaroos Hockey team.

Emma Nassif

Emma is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Dietetics and Nutrition and from Western Sydney University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science) double majoring in Human Nutrition and Physiology.

Emma excelled in her studies as she was on the Dean Merit list 3 years in a row from 2017-2020 and received the Givaudan Award for Excellence in Product Development – Food and Nutrition, the Lynch & Mitchell Prize for Excellence in Food Sciences and the Dr Ashok Kumar Shrestha Prize in Food Sciences.

Emma loves to continue her research as new ideas and evidence are always emerging in the nutrition field and Emma values utilising up to date nutrition care processes.

Emma enjoys assisting patients in improving their food intake to reach their goals, such as increasing their energy, improving their gut health or encouraging a healthier relationship with food.

She has a special interest in weight loss and muscle gain which comes from her passion for fitness and physical activity. She also enjoys treating patients with vegetarian and vegan diets to help ensure the are including the necessary nutrients. Other areas of interest for Emma include high cholesterol/heart disease and especially diabetes treatment.

Other than one-on-one consults, Emma conducts nutrition presentations at local gyms and workplaces on all kinds of content, such as how to read nutrition labels, eating to thrive, nutrition for fitness, and more.

Emma has published an article in 2022 in the journal Nutrients, where she researched where and what 1001 young adults (18-30 year olds) ate when eating outside the home. She discovered they were receiving most of their energy (calories), saturated fat and salt from independent cafes and restaurants, rather than fast food chains, showing how eating out, even at “healthy”, local places are contributing to the rising obesity and chronic disease issues in Australia.

Ester Iskandar

Ester graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) with distinction. Ester was placed on the Dean’s Merit list 4 years in a row and was also awarded the Phillip Vasyli Orthoses Excellence Award, which is given to the most outstanding student in Podiatry practice. This dedication to her Podiatry work and research has provided Ester with extensive knowledge and skills to care for her patients.

Ester’s journey with OnePointHealth began as a Podiatry Cadet and Orthotic Lab Technician, designing custom-made devices in our on-site Orthotic Lab in Penrith. Following her cadetship, Ester began working as a part-time Podiatrist working at our Penrith and Blue Mountains Blaxland centres.

Ester has a great interest in managing and treating ankle and foot injuries using up-to-date evidence-based treatments and also educating patients on their diabetic foot health.

Outside of work, Ester enjoys spending time with her family and friends and likes to go for the occasional bike ride.

Sarah Bonnici

Sarah is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), who graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, and a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition Science), Majoring in Nutrition Science and minoring in Health.

Sarah began her journey with OnePointHealth in the Clinical Cadet Program during her postgraduate studies, whilst being a member of the administration team.

Sarah is highly passionate about healthcare and achieving the best possible health outcomes for patients through nutrition and lifestyle. She enjoys supporting patients to reach their goals by providing individualised nutrition advice and assisting with improving food intake.

Clinically, Sarah is interested in a range of different areas, such as diabetes treatment, heart disease, and weight management. Sarah is also very passionate about continuing professional development and learning, to keep up to date with new evidence in the nutrition field and provide the best possible care to patients. Being a keen AFL and NRL supporter, Sarah also enjoys learning about sports nutrition, and how to best fuel your body to optimise sporting outcomes. Outside of her career, Sarah enjoys experimenting with different foods and recipes, trying new activities and spending time with her family and friends.

Jack Goodwin

Jack graduated from the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at Macquarie University.

Jack also completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Technology, Sydney. Jack has completed courses including Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) Advanced taping, Australian Physiotherapy Association level 1 Sports Physiotherapy.

Jack enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports injuries and has a special interest in knee, ankle injuries and shoulder instability. Jack also Post operative rehabilitation of ACLR, Latarjet, Shoulder stabilisation, TKR, THR. Jack’s approach to practice is focused on applying research and evidence based practice.

Jack prioritises patient education to empower every individual. Jacks focuses on treating the clinical presentation of his patients with a particular focus on functional rehabilitation and exercise based approach In addition to his clinical work, Jack is the team physiotherapist for the Penrith Panthers Tarsha Gale team.

Jack has also worked with NSW Hockey, Nepean FC, Blue Mountains Rugby, NSW Police Force RECON program, Athletics Australia and the AIS sports draft.

Siobhan Kelly

Siobhan graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor in Podiatric Medicine.

Siobhan’s interest in Podiatry came after a netball injury when she was captivated by the complexities of the human foot and importance of proper footwear and adequate rehabilitation. From biomechanics to dermatology, she finds all aspects of Podiatry interesting with a special interest in ingrown toenail surgery and chronic foot pain.

She is passionate about blending her clinical expertise with a patient centred approach. She believes in fostering open communication to ensure her patients feel heard and understood.

When Siobhan isn’t in the clinic you’ll find her at the gym or baking something sweet at home!

Shannon Smith

Shannon graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine. She enjoys all areas of podiatry but has a keen interest in the Diabetic foot and wound care, which she realised when she was chosen to undertake the “High Risk Foot” cadetship from Newcastle University.

Shannon began working with OnePointHealth in Penrith as a Massage Therapist and Podiatry Cadet. Outside of work Shannon enjoys playing music, basketball, swimming and spending time with dogs, family and friends.

Trystan Singh

Trystan graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine from Western Sydney University

Trystan joined the team through the Cadet Program, working closely with the Alliance Orthotics team, which involved making custom-made foot orthotics in our on-site Orthotic Lab, whilst also spending time with the admin team learning the ins and outs of patient care behind the scenes. Trystan also gained extensive hands-on clinical experience and has implemented this into his current practice.

Trystan has a keen interest in foot and ankle biomechanics and the treatment and management of lower limb pathologies. Going hand in hand with this is Trystan’s extensive understanding and passion for footwear and how the right footwear can support people in their daily lives, from everyday comfort to high-performance activity.

Clinically, Trystan strongly advocates patient-centred care, always striving to provide the best possible outcome for every individual he treats. His goal is to empower patients with the right knowledge, treatments, and solutions to improve their quality of life.

Outside of work, he loves spending time with friends/family, listening to music, going to the gym and loves cooking! He is also an avid sports fan and spends most of his time keeping up-to-date with everything Football/Soccer, Basketball, Boxing/UFC, F1 and NRL-related. Trystan also loves playing soccer and is a passionate Liverpool FC supporter.