Phone:

Cassandra Sternar

Podiatrist - Victorian Foot Clinic

Phone

Moonee Ponds - 9370 5296

Maryborough - 0460 776 627

Moonee Ponds - houseofhealthmv@gmail.com

Maryborough - houseofhealthmb@gmail.com

Address

Moonee Ponds -

House of Health Moonee Valley

18 Young Street, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

Maryborough -

Victorian Foot Clinic

84 Alma Street, Maryborough VIC 3465

Qualifications

Bachelor of Health Science/Master Of Podiatric Practice

Lower Limb Dry Needling & Foot Mobilisation Therapy

A Bit About Me

Hi! Thank you for visiting.

My name is Cassandra and I am the clinic co-owner of House of Health in Moonee Ponds; and founder and principal podiatrist of Victorian Foot Clinic.

I graduated from La Trobe University in Melbourne in 2014 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Podiatric Practice. I completed my clinical training at the Alfred Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and IPC Health Community Health Centre, allowing me to work with a diverse range of patients in both the acute and sub acute health care settings.

My professional working career has allowed me to execute clinical skills in the areas of diabetic foot care, wound care, paediatrics, charcot management, post amputation management, surgery, local anaesthesia, dermatology, podiatric pharmacology and microbiology, musculoskeletal injuries, imaging, orthotic therapy and footwear prescription.

In 2018, I undertook a post graduate placement at Western Health to further develop my podiatry skills in the acute setting. I was then successful at obtaining a seconded position as a podiatrist for the Diabetes Foot Service at Footscray Hospital. Having thoroughly enjoyed working with patients in an inpatient setting; I went on to be the principal podiatrist for Melbourne Private Hospital, Peter Macallum Cancer Centre and Brunswick Private Hospital. I also liase and receive referrals from the Royal Melbourne Hospital Diabetes Foot Unit to provide follow up podiatry care upon discharge from this clinic. After my maternity leave period is due to complete, I will also resume my work in the public health care system, facilitating a High Risk Foot Clinic where I provide wound care, post amputation and Charcot management as part of a multidisciplinary team. I also deliver paediatric care in the sub acute setting and have been involved in the development and implementation of quality projects and initiatives to help improve the delivery of care to my patients.

I regularly undertake clinical supervision of podiatry students during their public health placements, and I thoroughly enjoy teaching. I have delivered community education sessions for those recently diagnosed with diabetes, so that they are aware of the implications that diabetes can have on foot health. I see these group sessions as an opportunity to provide education on how to prevent foot complications associated with diabetes, neuropathy or poor circulation through healthy foot habits and regular screening.

My special interest areas include:

Ingrown toenail management and surgery
Wound care
Diabetic Neurovascular Assessments
Wart removal
Skin & Nail Care
Paediatric footwear

Victorian Foot Clinic is now located here at House of Health in Moonee Ponds; and I am also excited to bring Victorian Foot Clinic services to Maryborough in the Central Goldfields.

Practice Hours & Fees

Moonee Ponds:
Saturday: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

Maryborough:
Monday: 11.30 am - 2pm

Initial Consultation or Annual/Biannual Neurovascular Assessments

Fee: $145
Medicare Chronic Condition Benefit (if applicable): $61.80
Patient Out Of Pocket Gap Payment: $83.20

Review Consultation

Fee: $90
Medicare Chronic Condition Benefit (if applicable): $61.80
Patient Out Of Pocket Gap Payment: $28.20

Ongoing weekly Active Wound or Wart Consultation

Fee: $75
Medicare Chronic Condition Benefit (if applicable): $61.80
Patient Out Of Pocket Gap Payment: $13.20

Diabetic Foot Fundamentals Workshop

Fee: $35

Please note* Health care card holders with a Chronic Condition Management plan referral from the G.P will be bulk billed. Health care card must be presented at the appointment.

Fees for custom orthotics, foot mobilisation therapy or ingrown toenail surgery will be quoted at time of appointment after a thorough assessment is completed.

Please note: for foot pain of a biomechanical nature or orthotic prescription, an assessment and referral is required from

the Chiropractor at House of Health, prior to booking a podiatry appointment.