Our Foot Support Team
Kate Nelmes
Owner / Podiatrist
Steve Jackson
Podiatrist
Jason Lim
Podiatrist
Janae Barnes
Podiatrist
Kate Nelmes
Kate started her Podiatry career in 1996 after graduating from the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff. Kate obtained additional Post Graduate Certificates in Diabetic Care and Management and Sports Podiatry.
During her time practicing in the UK, Kate worked for the NHS (Public sector) for 12 years including in a Diabetic Foot Care Team. She later worked in private practice where she was responsible for treating patients for all podiatric complaints while ensuring high standards of care across the practice.
After moving to Australia in 2008, Kate continued working in private practice and mentoring Graduate Podiatrists before taking time off podiatry to be a full time Mum.
Kate enjoys all aspects of Podiatry including Diabetic and routine care, sports injury management and nail surgery.
To book an appointment with Kate, you can use our online booking service by clicking the Book an Appointment button, by calling the practice on 9447 4776 or fill in the contact details below and our friendly receptionist staff will contact you.
Steve Jackson
Steve has been practicing podiatry since 1995 and has worked in a variety of areas in both the public and private sectors. He consulted to the Fremantle Football Club as their team podiatrist from 1999 until 2005 and was part of the club's inaugural medical team in 1994.
Between 1996 and 2002, Steve was a Director of the Australian Podiatry Association (WA Branch). Steve has worked extensively in paediatric podiatry, working in early intervention teams for a number of years treating childhood foot problems.
Steve lectured undergraduate podiatry students on sports and paediatric podiatry units. He established an outpatient ulcer clinic for diabetic patients at Osborne Park Hospital where he was Head of Department for 8 years, before leaving to work in private practice. Steve now focuses his attention on the young athlete and complex bio-mechanical cases.
Outside of podiatry, Steve enjoys keeping fit by running, cycling and kayaking. He is a keen golfer and enjoys spending time with his family.
To book an appointment with Steve, please call the practice on 9447 4776 or fill in the contact details below and our friendly receptionist staff will contact you.
Jason Lim
Since completing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the University of Western Australia, Jason has worked in metropolitan Perth, remote Kalgoorlie and regional Bunbury. This has provided him with experience in all areas of podiatry, including chronic disease management, paediatric podiatry and sports podiatry.
Jason describes himself as a passionate podiatry nerd, with special interests in biomechanical care, heel pain, running injuries and performance optimisation.
Furthermore, Jason has worked closely with orthopaedic and podiatric surgeons, providing him with experience in surgical triage, and post-operative rehabilitation.
Jason has also provided injury screening and rehabilitation to the Southwest Academy of Sports (Bunbury), and members of the Australian Defence Force.
Outside of the clinic, Jason is a lover of corgis, an avid runner and an infantry soldier in the Australian Army Reserves.
He also provides mentoring to podiatry students and is an active board member of the Australian Podiatry Association.
To book an appointment with Jason, you can use our online booking service by clicking the Book an Appointment button, by calling the practice on 9447 4776 or fill in the contact details below and our friendly receptionist staff will contact you.
Janae Barnes
Janae graduated with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from UWA in 2023 after completing a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology and a Bachelor's in Anatomy and Human Biology.
Janae has a love for all things podiatry, with a keen interest in foot care for those with diabetes and routine nail and skin care. Janae is passionate about her patients leaving the clinic looking and feeling their best!
Outside of podiatry, Janae's other passion is human anatomy. Janae has taught anatomy to undergraduate anatomy and postgraduate medical students at UWA since 2016 and absolutely loves helping and mentoring students.
In her spare time Janae loves to relax at the beach, cook Italian food for her family and friends, and crochet.
To book an appointment with Janae, you can use our online booking service by clicking the Book an Appointment button, by calling the practice on 9447 4776 or fill in the contact details below and our friendly receptionist staff will contact you.