Mitchell (he/him) graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters degree in Podiatric Practice. He also has completed his Masters in Sports Medicine & is our resident Sports Podiatrist.
*Mitch has just recently been drafted to the Collingwood AFL football team. Please call our clinic on 94804935 to make an appointment with an alternate Podiatrist*
🎉 Congratulations to our amazing colleague, Mitch Podhajski, on being drafted to the Collingwood Football Club! 🖤🤍
Mitch has been an invaluable part of the Talaria Podiatry team for the past 4.5 years, building a strong and diverse patient base, particularly within the sporting community, and developing wonderful relationships with both patients and staff. While we are sad to see him leave, we are incredibly proud that he has been given this exciting opportunity!
We know many of our patients have enjoyed working with Mitch over the years, and we would like to reassure everyone that your care will continue seamlessly with the rest of our experienced Podiatry team. Our clinicians are committed to providing the same high level of care and support that you have come to expect from Talaria Podiatry.
Please bear with us as we navigate this immediate change and make adjustments to accommodate Mitch’s patients. We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and ongoing support.
Congratulations again, Mitch — thank you for everything you have contributed to Talaria Podiatry. We wish you every success in this exciting next chapter and look forward to following your journey with Collingwood! 🏉✨
The Talaria Podiatry Team 💛 👣
Mitch has a keen interest in the biomechanics of Podiatry, with expertise in orthotic management and thrives in assessing, diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries as well as implementing exercise-based rehabilitation programs. He has developed a strong understanding of the demands exercise places on the lower limbs and the importance of injury prevention, rehabilitation and strives to work closely with all of his patients in achieving their unique lifestyle goals. He is particularly experienced with active individuals and athletes with lower limb pain and can incorporate the use of shockwave therapy in his treatment to alleviate this. Additionally, Mitch is also experienced in nail care and general podiatry on the whole, with the ability to undertake partial nail avulsion toe surgeries to effectively treat ingrown toenails.
Overall, he is dedicated to developing his podiatric-based skills and knowledge through his ongoing attendance at conferences and professional development events, which enables him to consistently provide the latest evidence-based management.
Outside of the clinic, Mitch loves keeping active and currently plays with the local VFL team, Coburg Lions!
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Want to know more about Mitch? Read his full story below ⬇️ & check out his Instagram story highlights for some fun facts!
Mitch graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science & Master of Podiatric Practice, plus also in his final year of a Master of Sports Medicine. 👨🎓
Mitch is our Sports Podiatrist, & has also a keen interest in the biomechanics of Podiatry, with expertise in orthotic management & thrives in treating musculoskeletal injuries as well as implementing exercise-based rehabilitation programs. 🏃⛹️🏋️
Mitch’s favourite part of Podiatry is being able to help people get back to moving “pain free”. 🥳 Anyone who’s ever experienced pain or any injury in their feet knows how much of an impact it has on your quality of life, so being able to help speed this process up is something he really enjoys. Mitch strives to work closely with all his patients in achieving their unique lifestyle & fitness goals. 🙌
He is particularly experienced with active individuals & athletes with lower limb pain and can incorporate the use of Shockwave Therapy in his treatment to alleviate this. ⚡️ Mitch regularly treats members of the Fitzroy Stars & enjoys chatting all things Footy & Netball with the players when they come in. 🏉🏐
Additionally, Mitch is also experienced in nail care and General Podiatry, plus is skilled in nail avulsion toe surgeries to effectively treat ingrown toenails. Mitch has a kind nature & instantly puts patients at ease. The most common quote he hears in his appointments is “I wish I had come sooner”. 😅
Mitch said he enjoys working at Talaria because it is truly a team environment. “We collaborate with each other to ensure we are covering all bases on treatment plans and make sure each other’s days run smoothly. Plus, Thornbury is a great suburb to work in & I love hearing the tram rumbling past throughout the day!”. 🚎 You might also find him grabbing his favourite coffee from @Coffee Mio down the street! ☕🚎
Outside of the clinic, Mitch plays football semi-professionally with the VFL Team Coburg Lions! 🦁This takes up a considerable amount of his time outside of work. Outside of Footy, Mitch loves spending time at his newly built home with his partner 🥰🏡