About Us

The Walking Clinic was founded by Richard Lee in 1978 under the name ACT Podiatry Services. The Walking Clinic has grown to provide six accessible Canberra locations, supported by a dedicated team who share a commitment to holistic healthcare.

Our team of experienced podiatrists delivers exceptional, up-to-date care, staying at the forefront of technology and continually advancing their expertise to provide innovative treatments.

Each patient’s care plan is individually tailored to meet their specific needs. We also collaborate with external healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes and satisfaction for our patients.

Our History

Since 1978, The Walking Clinic has been Canberra's trusted name in lower limb health care. Learn more about our journey and commitment to providing exceptional podiatry services across six locations.

Meet the Team

Our team of expert podiatrists is dedicated to helping you maintain your foot and lower limb health. Get to know the specialists who will take care of your every step.

Join Our Team

Ready to be part of Canberra’s leading podiatry clinic? Explore career opportunities and become part of a passionate team committed to improving lower limb health.

Our Clinics

Our focus is on the delivery of exceptional Podiatric care delivered with kindness and dignity. We are a first choice provider of Podiatric
Services in the Canberra region. Our 6 clinics encompass the Canberra regional area and provide access in both North, inner
North, inner South and South side of Canberra.

Belconnen Clinic

Peter Bottrill opened Belconnen Podiatry Service in Macquarie before moving to the current location in The Belconnen Churches building on Benjamin Way in 1987.  Peter and wife Claudia built a busy podiatric practice servicing the people of the expanding Belconnen region.

Lyneham Clinic

The Walking Clinic was founded by Richard Lee in June 1978 under the name ACT Podiatry Services. ACT Podiatry Services was the first fully operational Podiatry Centre in Canberra bringing a whole new dimension of Podiatric Care to the ACT and surrounds.

Manuka Clinic

The Walking Clinic ventured to the South side of Canberra in a shared space alongside The Canberra Physio Clinic in 2015, Our podiatrist, Ricky was the first podiatrist to work in the Kingston region and was first on Kennedy Street.

Woden Clinic

The Walking Clinic and The Foot Clinic have been synonymous with excellence in foot care in the ACT and surrounds.  The Foot Clinic was opened by Paul Fleet in Woden in 1990, he worked alongside his wife June as practice manager. Paul utilised his knowledge in biomechanics to build a practice centred around gait/biomechanics based practice. With similar practices and vision, The Foot Clinic and The Walking Clinic merged in 2017 and the dedicated team have continued to practice under The Walking Clinic banner. Paul Fleet retired in 2017 and the team has since expanded offering the latest technology in treatment options while retaining the vision and quality offered to the Southside of Canberra.

Garran Clinic

We are excited to announce we have merged with The Canberra Foot and Ankle Clinic to form The Walking Clinic Garran.

We are located on the 1st floor of The Garran Medical Centre at Garran shops.

Murrumbateman Clinic

Located in Murrumbateman health hub serviced by Kenny Le.

Hall Clinic
Located inside Bruce Sports Medicine, serviced by Illias Gore.