About Us

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Stephanie Jokuszies

Originally from Launceston, Steph graduated with Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of South Australia in 2000.

Over the past 22 years, Steph has worked in Australia and overseas in both private and public settings. She has gained experience working along side other allied health professionals, in large multi-disciplinary settings. In 2016, Steph established her own customer centred Podiatry practice.

A Mum of four active children, Steph knows how important the role of healthy feet play in childhood development.

She enjoys all aspects of Podiatry, and has a special interest in both the surgical and non-surgical treatment of ingrown toenails.  Steph takes pride in providing a thorough general treatment and understands how important managing chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, are in the prevention of foot complications.

Outside of work, Steph enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book, walking her dog, swimming and dreaming of one day going skiing again.

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Catherine Nicol

Catherine graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from La Trobe University in 2008. Since then, she has honed her skills working in both large multi-disciplinary and dedicated Podiatry clinics, across Victoria and Tasmania.


Catherine has special interests in biomechanics, lower limb function, exercise rehabilitation and orthotic therapy.  She utilises techniques such as dry needling and mobilising, as part of her holistic approach to understand the root cause of your foot problem.

Catherine has always enjoyed the variety that comes with being a podiatrist and  is also specialised in complex cases of general podiatry including skin conditions, nail treatment and diabetes management and education.

Over the past 3 years she has been pursuing further study in the field of nutrition and looks forward to being able to integrate this into her treatments in the future.

In her spare time, Catherine enjoys hiking, camping, yoga and cooking.  She loves a good chat and developing a good relationship with her patients.
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Lucy Gorsuch

B. Podiatry 2007, Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2011
Lucy grew up in Tasmania before studying for her Podiatry degree in Adelaide and returned to work in Tasmania after completing her degree. 

She has extensive experience in private practice and completed and worked in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics before dedicating herself to a full-time Podiatry.

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Josh Taylor

Originally from Canberra, Josh moved to Tasmania to pursue his passion for podiatry. He brings diverse experience across private practice, aged care, and community health settings. Josh specialises in high-risk foot care and biomechanical assessments. 
 
He believes great care starts with listening. Known for his thorough, detail-oriented approach, Josh looks beyond surface symptoms to find the root cause of your foot pain. He works closely with you to create practical, long-term solutions that fit your lifestyle. Josh loves the variety of podiatry, especially solving complex cases with structured, thoughtful care.
 
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Rebecca (Bek) Stephens

If you have visited Healthy Sole, you already know Bek. With many years of experience in clinic administration, Bek is the friendly face at the front desk and the engine room of our practice. She handles everything from scheduling to daily operations, essentially running the clinic single-handedly. Bek is passionate about creating a welcoming, stress-free environment for every patient who walks through our doors. Whether you need help navigating your appointments or just a warm smile when you arrive.
 
Kate Barker

Kate Barker

Registered Osteopath
B.Sc (Clin), M.H.Sc. (Osteo)
Level 1 & 2 Dry needling and cupping

Kate is (almost) a Tasmanian Native, having lived here most of her life. She has a lifelong fascination with human anatomy and functionality. She became interested in Osteopathy after having her own sporting injuries successfully treated by an Osteopath. In 2012 Kate took the plunge and moved to Melbourne to complete a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Masters of Osteopathy at Victoria University.

Kate enjoys treating a variety of demographics from children (3+ years of age) to those with many more years of wisdom under their belts. Kate is very structural in her approach to treatment and tailors every appointment to the individual’s needs. Kate has a strong interest in treating headaches, particularly jaw and sinus issues. Another key interest of Kate’s practise is treating pregnant and post-partum patients. She has undertaken further learning to develop specialty skills in these areas.

Kate enjoys fostering supportive relationships with her patients and providing education and understanding of their symptoms. Allowing patients to understand the cause of their injury/condition and the steps for recovery. She aims to have a comprehensive treatment plan and recognises the importance for integration of other health professions and services for better patient outcomes. Kate has a hands-on approach to treatment, applying such techniques as:
• Soft tissue
• Fascial release
• Joint articulation/manipulation
• Cupping
• Dry needling
• Exercise rehabilitation

When Kate is not at work, she can be found spending time with family, pottering around the garden, and catching up with friends. She is also a big fan of bushwalking and exploring our beautiful island home.

For more information see www.alignmentosteopathy.com

Jenna Wrigley

Jenna Wrigley

The Bench Massage

Dip. Of Remedial Massage
Association of Massage Therapists Ltd (AMT)

Launceston born and raised, Jenna’s journey into massage began early as a young child offering shoulder and neck massages to family members for pocket money. Jenna’s parents even gifting her a massage technique book for her 10th birthday! 

After nearly 15 years working in the Allied Health field, the spark for
massage was reignited when a friend sold her a massage table for $50 in a garage sale – and with some gentle encouragement from her partner (her first very willing client!), she decided to follow her heart and study a Diploma of Remedial Massage. From there, The Bench Massage was born.

Jenna has spent much of her working life in clinical and health settings, it is with this background she combines her clinical knowledge with a genuine love for movement and wellbeing. The Bench Massage offers a range of treatments, including: 

• Remedial 
• Sports
• Cupping
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Relaxation
• Pregnancy Massage 

Jenna is passionate about helping people feel and perform at their best. Every session on The Bench is designed to restore function, support recovery, and leave clients feeling both relaxed and renewed.

When Jenna is not massaging she can be found hitting the gym
and basketball court, spending time with family and friends, sipping red wine, building Lego and bingeing Netflix! 

To make a booking, please visit:

https://www.thebenchmassage.com.au

Private
Health Fund rebates available on remedial services