Meet our Podiatrists

Sole Podiatry first opened in Pascoe Vale in 2009, by Sarah Warton and Jessica O’Neil after they saw a need for quality foot and ankle care in the local area. In 2012, the girls expanded to a secondary clinic in East Keilor and also welcomed along Nicole Vartto, Emily Pearse and Lidia Ambrosino to the team.

The podiatrists of Sole Podiatry are dedicated to implementing evidence based medicine and current research to deliver exceptional foot and ankle care to people throughout the community. Our friendly and professional nature will ensure your client’s visit is an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Sarah Warton

Sarah graduated from La Trobe University in 2007. She has since worked in community and private health sectors in both the UK and Australia and is the co-founder of Sole Podiatry. Sarah has a special interest in paediatrics, nail surgery, biomechanics and lower limb acupuncture, and also has a diverse knowledge of all sports, particularly Australian Rules Football, cricket, running and walking. Sarah has extensive experience in running footwear technology, and has previously worked for a running footwear company.

Qualifications and Accreditation’s

• Bachelor of Podiatry
• Completion of a lower Limb Acupuncture course
• Manipulation and Mobilisation certification
• Prolotherapy for Podiatry Course

Jessica O’Neil

Jessica graduated from La Trobe University in 2007. She has since worked in community and private health sectors in both the UK and Australia, and is also the co-founder of Sole Podiatry. Jessica has had over twenty years of  ballet and dance training, and has developed a keen interest in dance and ballet injuries and Pointe assessments. She also plays State League Volleyball and has a keen interest in Sports injury management and prevention. Her other interests are biomechanics, diabetic foot care and paediatrics.

Qualifications and Accreditations

• Bachelor of Podiatry
• Lower limb acupuncture certification
• Manipulation and Mobilisation certification
• Prolotherapy for Podiatry Course

Emily Pearse

Emily graduated from Latrobe University in 2012. She has since undertaken placements in both public and private health sectors. Emily has a special interest in diabetic foot care and  sports injuries; particularly taking a key interest in netball and running. She has previous experience in running technology and has worked at a footwear company.

Qualifications and Accreditations

• Bachelor of Health Science & Masters of Podiatric Practice
• Accredited Podiatrist of the Australian Podiatry Association
• Prolotherapy for Podiatry Course

Lidia Ambrosino

Lidia graduated from LaTrobe University in 2013. She has undertaken placements in both the public and private health sectors in Australia and the UK. Lidia has a keen interest in biomechanics, diabetic foot care and nail surgery. She enjoys volunteering for the annual 100km Oxfam trail walk and has had extensive experience working in footwear.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Bachelor of Health Sciences
• Masters in Podiatric Practice
• Dry Needling of the lower limb
• Member of Australian Podiatry Association
• Prolotherapy for Podiatry Course

Nicole Vartto

Nicole graduated from La Trobe University in 2011 and joined the Sole Podiatry team in 2012. She then spent 18 months working and living in Darwin from 2014-2015, we she gained a wide exposure to a variety of patient types and spent time giving podiatry education to the remote communities in our Northern States. She has a keen interest in general foot and wound care, nail surgery and diabetic education.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Bachelor of Podiatry
• Dry Needling of the lower limb
• Certificate III in fitness

Mirella Ayoub