Kidman Park Podiatry

Michael Furmaniak graduated initially from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Applied Science: Human Movement in 2004 with final year subjects including Applied Exercise Physiology, Physical Rehabilitation, and Sport and Skill analysis. Deciding he wanted to further his tertiary experience and after suffering foot problems due to his sporting involvement in the past he entered into the Bachelor of Podiatry which was completed in 2008, again at the University of South Australia. Thriving in biomechanics he was the recipient of the JR Pickering Prize in Appliances for the highest score in Applied Podiatric Biomechanics over the final year of study.

In Late 2008 Michael immediately began working in a prominent well-established private Podiatry practice that incorporated all aspects of podiatric treatment and patient care. Thriving in the environment he continued working for the following year before much to his delight he was invited to join the Pro Health team as the Podiatrist for the Pro Podiatry department. Michael has also been involved with the University of South Australia lecturing short courses for Introduction to Exercise Physiology and from August 2011 has become a member of staff for the University as a Clinical tutor in Applied Podiatric Biomechanics – working with the students every Wednesday.

Michael was involved in District Basketball at the highest level for more than 10 years and played Amateur Football for four years as well as having over 8 years gym training experience. Due to this experience he has a high interest in all forms of sports podiatry including lower limb biomechanics and orthotic therapy, he also has considerable experience in all other areas of Podiatry including injury rehabilitation, footwear advise, routine care, diabetes assessments, wound care, wart treatments, paediatrics and nail problems/surgery.

After Graduating from the University of South Australia in 2016, Ash spent a year in Whyalla hospital and health service covering all areas of podiatry. Then in 2018, spent 18 months in Newcastle working in the John Hunter Hospital High Risk Foot Clinic. Recently, Ash has been working in a private sports injury clinic working with adults and children in the general public as well as professional and semi-professional athletes and sports teams.

Ash is interested in all areas of podiatry but main passions are MSK and sports podiatry of all ages. Helping to reduce pain or symptoms and rehabilitate towards being active whether that be high level sport, recreational running or walking the dog.

Outside of work Ash likes to travel; going to different places and experiencing new things. Ash also loves sport and competition. Could be watching basketball, going for a run or playing cards.

Tien completed his Podiatry degree with an interest in Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy as well as complex nail surgery procedures including the intervention of in-grown toe nails.

Outside of work, Tien enjoys running and going to the gym.

Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of South Australia in 2022.

She finds great satisfaction in providing care to individuals who are unable to care for themselves.

Emily has a strong focus on patient centred care and is passionate about all things podiatry but takes a special interest in nail surgery and biomechanics.

When Emily is not busy looking after people’s feet you will find her out enjoying a walk, reading, trying out new cafes or watching the footy.

Luke graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of South Australia in 2023.

Luke thoroughly enjoys biomechanics and general foot/nail conditions. He is passionate about helping patients to have a healthy, well balanced lifestyle. Luke has a particular interest in rehabilitating patients with sporting or general injuries, aiding them towards pain free activity.

Outside of work, Luke enjoys playing soccer at a semi-professional level and trying new eateries around
Adelaide.

Joshua Kinsman graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor in Podiatry. Joshua excelled in his final year of study and was awarded the JR Pickering Prize in Appliances, for the highest aggregate score in Podiatric Clinical Biomechanics.

Believing in a well-round approach, from diabetic foot assessments, footwear analysis, complex biomechanical issues and orthotic therapy, Joshua has a high range of clinical experience to help in patient treatment and recovery.

With a strong sporting background in Football, Cricket and Water-polo Joshua has developed a keen interest in all areas of Sports Podiatry.

Striving to maintain up-to-date practices with the most recent research and treatment methods in Podiatry, Joshua has also completed further courses in Trigger Point Therapy, Dry Needling and Sports Trainer Accreditations.