ABOUT US
RIVERSTONE FOOT & ANKLE CARE
Your specialists in podiatry.
Riverstone foot and ankle care is the private practice of experienced podiatrists Benjamin Bishop and Thomas Galea, who between them have a wealth of experience to ensure your best care and management, whilst currently working as part of the Allied Health team at the Integrated Chiropractic and Wellness Centre in Riverstone.
With skill and passion, to see our patients at their best, we are committed health care specialists. Our aim is to provide a complete, all-encompassing service for the health, fitness and well-being of you and your family. All of our practitioners work closely together to ensure that you receive the best quality in holistic care.
Our Specialists
Qualified, trained and experienced specialists in our wholistic range of services.
Benjamin Bishop
Principal Podiatrist
Benjamin graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Podiatric Medicine.
He has worked in a number of clinical settings, ranging from Hospitals, an Orthotic Laboratory and predominantly within a Multidisciplinary Team;
working alongside Physiotherapists and other health professionals.
In 2016, Benjamin practiced in Galway, Ireland and gained valuable international experience along the way.
Benjamin has completed further courses and study in alternative treatment techniques such as Prolotherapy Injections and Dry Needling which are often incorporated into his clinical practice.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys being around friends and loved ones, playing (and watching) sport, exercising, travelling overseas and listening to music.
Professional areas of interest:
Biomechanics/Sports injury management – General Foot Care (Callus, Ingrown Nails, Nail Care etc) – Warts – Orthotic therapy – Diabetic Foot Care
Paediatric Foot Care – Shockwave Therapy – Ingrown Nail Surgery – Partial and Full Nail Avulsion – OnyFix: Painless Ingrown Nail Bracing Treatment
THOMAS GALEA
PRINCIPAL PODIATRIST
Thomas graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Podiatric Medicine in 2017.
Tom has worked mainly in private practice treating various types of podiatric issues such as biomechanics and sports injury management, General Foot Care (Callus, Ingrown Nails, Nail Care etc), Warts, Orthotic therapy & Diabetic Foot Care.
He also manages a Multidisciplinary clinic in Richmond;
working alongside Physiotherapists and other health professionals.
Thomas has completed further courses and study in alternative treatment techniques such as Neurokinetic Therapy and Dry Needling which are often incorporated into his clinical practice.
Outside of work, Tom enjoys training in the gym and being with family. He likes to go camping and enjoys the peace and quiet of the bush.
Professional areas of interest:
Helping strengthen the feet naturally instead of relying on traditional methods; Helping elderly patients in attending to general foot and nail care; and work injuries.
Laura
aDMINISTRATION
sACHA
Administration
