Meet the Team
Charlotte Russell B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Pod. (NZ) NZ Reg.Pod
Charlotte has been a Podiatrist since 1983. Having studied in Wellington and the University of Brighton (UK) for her Post Graduate BSc, Charlotte went on to study the management of the diabetic foot with a Winston Churchill Scholarship in 1995. Charlotte previously worked for 13 years as a Senior Podiatrist at the Christchuch Diabetes Centre, alongside her practice, formerly Charlotte Russell Podiatry which was started over 20 years ago, to Feet First Podiatry which was formed in 2002.
Andrew Hawkey BHSc.Pod NZ Reg.Pod
Andrew joined Feet First Podiatry in 2006. Andrew trained in Wellington, graduating in 2001, and spent time in both Private and Hospital practice in Queenstown and Invercargill. Andrew is now resident in Christchurch and working full time at Feet First Podiatry.
Laura Pritchard B.Sc (Hons) NZ Reg.Pod
Laura trained at Durham School of Podiatric Medicine, England, graduating in 2003. After work experience in the UK she relocated to NZ and joined Feet First Podiatry in 2007. Laura and her partner now have NZ residency and Laura is enjoying the New Zealand lifestyle.
Delwyn Whelan
Delwyn will arrange your appointment bookings for you and is happy to help with any enquiries you may have.
All our staff are highly skilled health professionals trained to deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
Regular visits to Feet First Podiatry can help prevent foot problems, alleviate pain and help keep you on your feet to lead an active lifestyle.
