Rodrigo Diaz-Martinez

Senior Lecturer in Podiatric Medicine

About me

I am a dedicated specialist podiatrist with over 13 years of experience in health. After graduating in 2011 as an Adult and Pediatric Nursing from the University of Malaga, I transitioned to focus exclusively on podiatry qualifying in 2015 by the University of Malaga. I also completed a masters degree in pharmacotherapy by the University of Valencia.

I currently work part time as a Senior Lecturer in Podiatric Medicine at the University of Northampton. I am the Physiology and Clinical Studies 1 module lead and first year tutor.

I also work as an associate Specialist Podiatrist at Mkfeet and Rushden podiatry where I specialize in minor foot skin and nail surgical treatments.

I am currently studying the Master’s in Podiatric Surgery Theory and will be enrolling the independent prescribing course next year. My research focuses on the surgical excision of verrucae and the developing innovative teaching methods to enhance podiatry education.

Basic Physiology of the skin through a microscope

Join me for an exciting exploration of skin physiology through the lens of a microscope! In this lecture, we’ll dive into the remarkable layers of the skin, starting with the protective epidermis, where you’ll discover how our body shields itself from the outside world. Then, we’ll venture into the dynamic dermis, revealing the intricate network of collagen and elastin that gives our skin its strength and resilience.

But that’s not all! We’ll also touch on the fascinating field of histopathology, examining how microscopic changes can unveil clues about common skin conditions. Prepare to learn about skin in ways you have never been told before and gain a deeper understanding of how these microscopic structures impact our overall health. Don’t miss this chance to see skin like never before!

Ellie Macdonald

Content Creator at WriteUpp

About me

Ellie is WriteUpp’s in-house Content Creator. Her research and writing for private practitioners focuses on marketing, business growth, data security, and more. She also hosts WriteUpp’s podcast The Healthy Practice; the show that guides practitioners in the early stages of their careers through every aspect of practice management.

5 Reasons Your Podiatry Practice Needs Practice Management Software

This presentation will explore the essential reasons why podiatry practices should transition from paper-based systems to practice management software. Attendees will gain insights into how this technology can enhance their practice’s efficiency, compliance, and patient care.

Alastair Dall

Sports/MSK Podiatrist

About me

Having graduated from Queen Margaret University in 2001 with a BSc in Podiatry, I have gone on to work in various roles. I have previously held positions in Biomechanics and Orthopaedics in the NHS, as well as a position at Edinburgh University’s FASIC sports medicine clinic.

I am a Director and MSK/Sports Podiatrist at Footcare Scotland Podiatry Clinic in Perth, Scotland. I take great personal satisfaction in helping my patients achieve their goals and enjoy working with athletes of all levels from the novice runner to professional sports men and women, and I regularly work with Sport Scotland, Scottish Rugby Union, PGA tour golfers and professional footballers.

Chronic exertional calf pain – a case study

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of chronic exerctional calf pain in a male amateur triathlete.

Fran Henderson & Helen Longshaw from Stepwise Podiatry

Podiatrists

About us

Fran qualified in 2014, worked within the NHS before moving to private practice 7 yrs ago and loves educating patients on good foot health and solving foot problems.

Helen qualified in 2000, then went on to work in the civil service before returning to podiatry over 14yrs later, loves treating fungal toenails and is a wiz at marketing the business.

Team work makes the dream work!

Our journey from the NHS to private practice and how we have grown into a thriving practice with an exciting future.

Dr Veronica Newton

Lecturer in Podiatry and Private Practitioner

About me

Dr Veronica Newton PhD, MSc, BSc, DPodM, PGCert, SFHEA, MRCPod is a Lecturer in Podiatry at the University of Salford. She is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, in recognition of her understanding, expertise, and leadership in teaching and learning. Veronica has always actively worked in clinical practice and in the private sector.

Veronica has developed a specialist interest in hormone changes related to menopause, and musculoskeletal symptoms in the lower limb. Her knowledge and skills support people in private practice, facilitated by the completion of additional training.

She has worked with Royal College of Podiatry to support stakeholder feedback on NICE guidelines consultation and is part of a research group to develop further multi disciplinary working.

Menopause and MSK

This session will begin by providing an overview for the audience how hormones change across the life course. It will discuss hormone changes affecting people and include stages of peri menopause, menopause and post menopause.

The main focus of the session will be symptoms affecting the lower limb including musculoskeletal aspects. The session will conclude by offering suggestions Podiatrists can use in supporting people experiencing symptoms related to hormone changes.

Joseph Frenkel

Podiatrist, Academic

About me

Joseph is a Podiatrist and Academic with a decade of study and almost 20 years of clinical experience. His primary work is in Podiatric Dermatology and he is currently the consulting Podiatrist at the Skin Health Institute, as well as his private practice Heel Me Podiatry.

Joseph holds academic positions at several Universities both in Australia and internationally, is a reviewer for medical journals, presents regularly across various forums and has recently launched a professional mentoring program. Joseph also founded and actively runs the Podiatric Dermatology Interest Group on Facebook which has now over 4,000 members worldwide.

Paediatric Dermatoses – Stinky, Sweaty, Germy and Scaly!

Join Joseph Frenkel for this practical and informative session as he explores and details the treatment methods for the most common paediatric dermatoses seen in practice such as atopic dermatitis, verruca pedis and hyperhidrosis.

Stella Harvey

Senior Lecturer in Podiatry

About me

Stella qualified as a podiatrist in 2005 and spent years working in several NHS trusts from central London to rural Midlands. She has a passion for wound prevention and management and her last NHS role was clinical specialist in tissue viability and wound care.

Stella is a trustee of Wound Care Alliance UK where she delivers sessions on foot wound prevention to health care professionals from different backgrounds. She has always had an interest in education and was an NHS clinical educator prior to lecturing. Stella enjoys spending time working with NHS colleagues to remain up to date with current practice and utilising all her clinical skills which include prescribing, nail surgery and injection therapy.

She loves learning and plans to continue to expand her clinical and research skills.

The Foot at Risk

A recap/update of the importance of assessing foot risk status and referral pathways.

Tabitha

Marketing Manager

About me

Tabitha has worked at Rushcliff for over 11 years, beginning her career in the customer support team before moving on to manage the marketing department.

With more than a decade’s worth of experience in supporting allied healthcare professionals with practice management software, Tabitha is passionate about combining her marketing skills with this experience to provide valuable education and support to the healthcare community.

The advantages of digital treatment notes for enhanced performance and patient experience.

In this webinar, we’ll explore the benefits of using digital notes during a treatment session and how they can enhance your performance and elevate your patient’s experience.

Join us as we take a look at some of the digital tools available to you to make recording treatment notes a breeze, without having to compromise on engagement with your clients. We’ll also discuss the added benefits of using digital notes including enhanced security features, GDPR compliance and how to make the switch from paper to digital.

Tyson E Franklin

Podiatrist, Business Coach & Podcast Host

About me

Tyson E. Franklin graduated from the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, in 1988. Over the past 36 years, he has opened, sold, taken over and relocated more than 20 podiatry businesses. He has always had a strong interest in business and marketing, which is why he undertook and completed a three-year entrepreneurship program.

He also loves sharing what he’s learned with other podiatrists, which is why he wrote It’s No Secret There’s Money in Podiatry, hosts the Podiatry Legends Podcast, and continues to offer webinars, workshops, and business coaching for Podiatrists.

Tyson knows he will never find the cure for cancer, but he hopes one day he will inspire someone, which inspires someone who will.

At present, Tyson lives in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

Persistence and Resilience

If you’ve ever been told that you’ll never amount to anything, experienced the death of a loved one, had sudden health issues, or been through financial hardship, you’ll be able to relate to my presentation. I will share five kick-in-the-guts moments that turned my life upside down.

However, through persistence and resilience, I have used these defining yet harrowing moments to motivate me to keep moving forward, no matter what. Mediocrity was never an option.

Krishna Gohil

Senior Lecturer Podiatry / Prescribing at University of Northampton

About me

Krishna Gohil is a Senior Lecturer in Prescribing and Podiatry at the University of Northampton. She is a member of council, fellow of Podiatric Medicine with the Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow), and Royal College of Podiatry, an executive member of the Foot in Diabetes UK committee and Medicine Management committee.

The 3 P’s of Vascular Assessment

Together we can unravel the symphony of pulses and waveforms to inform our vascular assessments and referrals.

Stuart Gordon

Sports Therapist

About me

Since starting my own practice as a Sports Therapist in 1992 I have treated a vast array of Muscular Skeletal problems in adults and children ranging from Olympic and World Champions, professional sportsmen and women, ballet dancers, equestrian competitors, professional singers and musicians and equally importantly numerous members of the general public suffering the aches and pains associated with work, life and play.

My awareness of the importance of foot biomechanics in balanced functional movement led me to study the assessment and fitting of orthotics in 1993. This understanding evolved in to the use of Proprioceptive stimulating insoles, and was complimented by my training in the use of Optogait at their New York State HQ, both for gait assessment and biofeedback training. I trained in the innovative use of myofascial and viscera-fascial tissue manipulation in 2000 and more latterly with Anatomy Trains in 2016 .

I have lectured in Sports Therapy and Sports Massage at Farnborough College, Hants and have taught Advanced and Remedial massage techniques at various professional development courses.

I am a Dip Phys. Ed., ITEC Sports Therapist, Anatomy Trains Fascial Release and Structural Bodyworker.

Discover the Power of Plantar Proprioception

A walk through of a full balance, kinetic chain and gait assessment with pre and post assessment intervention video’s and clinical examples as carried out in my Sports Therapy and Gait analysis Clinic, using low and high tech protocols.

Cases include an international female football player, an eight year old boy, a runner and an amazing gentleman coping with brain damage.

Annie Salsberg, MS

Medical Lead and Trainer

About me

Annie Salsberg, MS, is a distinguished expert in medical education and engagement, currently serving as the Medical Lead and Trainer for Funghiclear™. With a background in naturopathic medicine and nutrition science, Annie specialises in developing innovative strategies for managing chronic conditions such as dermatophyte onychomycosis, making her insights particularly useful for podiatrists and foot health professionals.

As the chief facilitator and author of a recent study on onychomycosis management, Annie led the data collection and analysis that support new, evidence-based approaches to treatment. Her experience spans both clinical practice and academia, where she has served as a faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and led medical education initiatives at various institutions.

Annie’s work emphasises evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes, particularly in nail health, providing practical and impactful guidance to healthcare professionals.

Discussing A New Approach To Onychomycosis Care

Join Annie Salsberg as she explores a new approach to managing chronic dermatophyte onychomycosis, a common but often overlooked nail condition. Moving beyond traditional methods focused solely on fungal eradication, this session highlights the significance of fostering healthy nail growth for long-term management.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by current treatments and the anatomical complexities of the nail that impact treatment efficacy. The session will also present evidence-based strategies aimed at improving patient outcomes, supported by recent study findings that offer fresh insights and provide valuable data to support this innovative approach to onychomycosis care.

Bronwyn Cooper

Pain Podiatrist | Medical Laser Clinician | Clinical Educator | Footgear Consultant

About me

Bronwyn Cooper is a distinguished leader in the field of podiatry and foot health; The Australian podiatrist is convenor at Light as Therapy Conference 2025, Podiatric Laser SIG, director and CEO of Dr Foot Solutions, and managing director at Barefoot Science Australia.

With an academic background from the University of Sydney and Sydney Teachers’ College, Bronwyn’s career is marked by a deep commitment to advancing podiatric science and education. Bronwyn has served as a former member of the ASMF Council and the Chiropody Board of NSW. Additionally, she was the President of the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) NSW and a former teacher at SIT College of Podiatry.

Conference Connect Plus is Bronwyn’s newly initiated conference service, providing key insights to the medical allied health communities community on and from local and global conferences.

Neuromuscular Orthoses – The way of the future is here!

Take a deep dive into the emerging field of “next gen” orthoses. Whether you use the term Neuromuscular, Senso Motoric Dynamic Support ‘Sensory Insoles’ or Muscle Activation, this session will give you an appreciation of the multiple possibilities of this approach, how they work and general applicability in clinical practice.