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With our feet well grounded

At Balance Foot Studio we aim to provide the best Podiatry care to Launceston and surrounds. With a combined total of over 25 years experience, our founding Podiatrists have worked locally and love this beautiful Tasmanian haven.

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Fiona-2024

Fiona Allen

Senior Podiatrist / Co-Owner

Member of The Australian Podiatry Association

Member of Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia

Member of The Australian Paediatric Podiatry Group

Launceston born, Fiona moved to Melbourne to study Podiatry at La Trobe University, graduating 2009. Working as a Podiatrist for over 12 years, Fiona has gained extensive experience in different locations along the East Coast of Australia. Having lived back at home in Launceston for the past 5 years, she has enjoyed reconnecting with the local community and the lifestyle that Tassie offers. She is known for her particular eye for detail and takes pride in her high standards when performing general foot care treatments. Whilst enjoying all aspects of Podiatry, Fiona holds a particular interest in:
  • Treating and managing ingrown toenails both conservatively and surgically
  • Paediatric podiatry
  • Treatment of warts
  • Sports and musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation and prevention
  • Biomechanics and associated orthotic therapy
A Mother of 2 young children, Fiona understands and is passionate about giving kids the right start in life and building the foundations of good foot health. She loves meeting and helping new people and prides herself on building long term relationships with her patients. When not caring for her patients, she enjoys spending time outside in the sun with family and friends, pilates, running, watching test cricket and AFL and reading a great book with an endless cup of tea.
Sinead-2-2024

Sinéad Tracey

Senior Podiatrist / Co-Owner

BSc (Hons) in Podiatry

Studying at Queen Margaret University in her home country of Scotland, she finished in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. After a year of work she moved out to Australia to further her career. With over 15 years of experience she has developed exceptional clinical skills and excels in all aspects of general podiatry. Sinéad has always had a keen interest in Paediatric Podiatry. Having a young son, she understands the importance of little feet developing properly over these vital early years. Other interests includes biomechanics and sports injuries. Tailoring rehab and strengthening programs to individual needs ensuring to keep them in their chosen sports and/or daily activities.  Outside of podiatry Sinéad enjoys running and yoga. She loves to stay fit and is completely obsessed with all food and loves cooking. She is also closely involved with musical theatre and has performed over 7 times at the Princess Theatre. She is known for bursting into song in the clinic (whether we like it or not). Once, she even ran off and joined the Guatemalan state circus. Sinéad understands that everyone’s goals and expectations are different and need to be addressed individually. She takes a professional approach while creating a safe and friendly environment.