MEET OUR HIGHLY EXPERIENCED
SPORTS PODIATRISTS:
Trent Salkavich - Sydney Olympic Park & BALMAIN
After graduating from the University of Western Sydney in 2004 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Podiatry, Trent had the privilege of practicing in both regional NSW and Tasmania before settling in his hometown of Sydney. He provides treatment, management and advice on all aspects of podiatric care for elite and social athletes, as well as active individuals with foot or lower limb related pathology.
Trent consulted to Penrith Panthers from 2013 - 2020, is currently the Balmain Tigers team Podiatrist and has consulted to the Sydney International Tennis tournament since 2010. He consults from Sydney Sports Medicine Centre and Biomechanica; two of Sydney's top multidisciplinary sports clinics. Trent also works with the Australian Defence Force and is responsible for walking and running gait analysis of the members and orthotic therapy to correct malalignment contributing to lower limb injury, helping to prepare members for operation.
Having grown up playing high level tennis, Trent's competitive spirit was reignited by participating against his Uni mates in long distance events including the Port Macquarie Ironman, numerous Half Ironman events, Point to Pinnacle and the Gold Coast Marathon. Now with two kiddlets at toe, Trent enjoys HIIT and strength-based training and enjoys the post-workout piccolo.
Trent has developed an intricate knowledge of orthotic, exercise and footwear prescription for all forms of lower limb injuries and prides himself on providing the highest level of patient care.
Trent’s schedule:
Mondays & Saturdays in Sydney Olympic Park
Tuesdays & Fridays at Biomechanica Balmain
Emily Smith - SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK & Balmain
As a high level hockey player who suffered with 'shin splints' throughout her youth, Emily knows the importance of a practitioner who thinks outside the box and systematically approaches management. Having graduated in 2005 from University of Western Sydney, Emily pursued her career in sports podiatry and became a Director of Sydney Sports Medicine Centre in 2008.
Emily’s ability to think differently has earned Emily a role with the WTA Women’s Tennis Association as a Medical Advisor (Podiatry), the Wallabies 2011 World Cup squad, the NSW Swifts Netball, Bangarra Dance Theatre, the Philippines National Women’s FIFA World Cup Football team and consulting with individual athletes including Olympians. Emily is passionate about helping individuals return to sport from injury efficiently and enjoys consulting with active people who are motivated to return from injury as a better performing athlete.
As a female who loves fashion, Emily knows the importance of being able to wear the shoes she loves, pain-free. Working closely with patients, surgeons, physicians & physiotherapists, Emily has spent over a decade researching the underlying cause of high heel pain and the perfect formula of foot support to pioneer a contemporary design of off-the-shelf orthotic to help women wear the fashion shoes they love without compromising style or space.
READ MORE AT WWW.EMILYBRAIDWOOD.COM.
e. emily@sportspodiatrists.com.au
Emily’s schedule:
Tuesdays at Sydney Olympic Park
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturdays at Biomechanica Balmain
Please note that Emily is no longer working from Sydney CBD.
ALEXA CALLAGHAN - Balmain
Alexa is a musculoskeletal and medical pedicure podiatrist who brings a warm, deeply caring approach to every consultation. She is passionate about helping people move and feel better from the feet up. Patients can expect a thorough and considered assessment, beginning with a comprehensive history and detailed biomechanical evaluation of the entire lower limb. This whole-body approach allows Alexa to accurately identify the underlying cause of pain or dysfunction and tailor treatment accordingly.
Alexa holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Podiatric Medicine from Western Sydney University and is deeply committed to ongoing professional development. She recently returned to Australia after two years working in a leading sports podiatry clinic in London, where she gained extensive hands-on experience and completed further postgraduate coursework in running biomechanics and lower-limb rehabilitation, including training with The Running School.
With additional qualifications in Studio Rehabilitation Pilates with Polestar Australia, Alexa places a strong emphasis on movement retraining, strength, and functional rehabilitation. Her sports podiatry practice integrates a broad skill set, including gait and running assessments, lower-limb strength and conditioning, trigger-point dry needling, Foot Mobilisation Therapy, custom-orthotic therapy. This allows her to work closely with other practitioners within the multidisciplinary team to support long-term, sustainable outcomes for her patients.
Alexa also provides medical pedicure treatments with a gentle, meticulous approach. During a medical pedicure consultation, she addresses concerns such as ingrown nails, thickened or damaged nails, corns, plantar warts, calluses, and fungal nails, or offers a clinical-grade foot “clean-up” for those seeking an alternative to a traditional pedicure.
Please note: toenail painting is not included as part of the medical pedicure experience. Patients are encouraged to use a home nail painting kit consisting of a base coat, colour, and top coat to maintain nail health and hygiene.
Alexa is available Monday to Saturday at Biomechanica Balmain.