Our friendly team is here to take care of you and your family. You will find our clinic in Adamstown comfortable and welcoming for children and adults alike.
Podiatrists specialise in foot problems and problems caused by feet (for example, knee pain); they are like a doctor but entirely for feet. They use a range of equipment and innovative techniques to diagnose and treat your feet.
The team at The Hunter Foot Clinic are always happy to answer your questions and help you where we can. Our podiatrists are highly qualified and experienced in all facets of podiatry, and will take care of your feet.
helen tayler - business owner & retired PODIATRIST
MBA., B.POD., M.PODA
Helen is the owner of The Hunter Foot Clinic and has recently retired as a podiatrist from the practice. She has loved watching The Hunter Foot Clinic grow from a small practice to one of the most respected and highly regarded podiatry clinics in the region. While Helen doesn’t see patients anymore, she is still very much involved behind the scenes at The Hunter Foot Clinic.
Helen is enjoying her retirement and loves spending time with her grandson.
ANTONI FELLAS - PODIATRIST
PHD., B.HEALTH SCI (HONS)., B.POD.
Antoni completed his Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of Newcastle in 2014 and graduated an Honors degree in health science in 2015. Antoni undertook further study and was awarded his PhD in podiatry in 2021, specialising in childhood arthritis. As part of his PhD, Antoni conducted a clinical trial at the Children’s Hospitals at Randwick, Westmead and the John Hunter. His Study focus is on exploring the effectiveness of customised prefabricated orthotics to improve foot and ankle symptoms in children and adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Antoni joined the team here at The Hunter Foot Clinic in 2020 and has been a great asset to the team. Antoni enjoys practicing all aspects of Podiatry but has particular interests in biomechanics and in paediatric and adult rheumatic conditions. Antoni believes in using a combination of evidence-based and holistic interventions to help treat lower limb problems.
Outside clinic, Antoni continues to engage in podiatric based research and plays soccer and tennis.
Cheryl Salisbury - PODIATRIST
B.POD., M.PODA.
Cheryl joined The Hunter Foot Clinic in March 2022. Cheryl was born and raised in Newcastle and has spent 17 years on the world stage as the captain of Matildas soccer team. Cheryl studied at the University of Newcastle and has a broad interest in podiatry but is particularly passionate about providing treatment to prevent foot complications in older patients and those with chronic disease. Cheryl likes making relationships with her regular clients and enjoys teaching them about their foot health and seeing positive changes to their foot health over time.
Cheryl has also found an interest in a variety of wart treatments which she will tailor for her patient and their presentation. Cheryl also has great success treating stubborn in-grown nails.
Cheryl is also interested in sports podiatry and biomechanics. Cheryl is passionate in treating and rehabilitating all types of foot pain and works with her patient’s needs, whether they are elderly with sore feet during their morning walks or young elite athletes.
Outside of Podiatry Cheryl enjoys being at the beach, surfing, spending time with her son and also doing things within her local community here in Newcastle.
Catherine O’Dowd - Podiatrist
B.POD
Catherine has enjoyed working in Newcastle and its surrounding areas as a Podiatrist since graduating from the University of Newcastle in 2015.
Catherine joined the team here early in 2022 and has proven herself to be a great fit with our loyal patients.
Catherine has a broad knowledge of Podiatry and conditions that affect the lower limbs. She has particular interest in empowering people with diabetes to take control of their diabetic foot health by providing education, ongoing diabetic assessments and quality diabetic foot care.
Catherine enjoys assisting all age groups and aims to provide treatment plans that compliment her patient’s lifestyle and goals.
When Catherine is not working as a Podiatrist she loves to bake and spend as much time as possible with her two young children and her husband
Pui Yee Li, Rita - Podiatrist
B.POD., MAPodA.
Rita graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2021 with a Bachelor of Podiatry (Distinction) and was the College recipient of the Academic Excellence Scholarship in 2020 and 2021. Rita was also awarded the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing Medal for Podiatry (2021). Rita had been working on the Central Coast before relocating to Newcastle in 2024.
Rita is interested in all aspects of podiatry, particularly dermatology, including fungal toenail infections, athlete’s foot, corns and warts.
Rita is also interested in diabetic foot care and assessments, sports, and musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Rita strongly believes that functional and pain-free lower limbs are important for a person’s mobility and quality of life, especially calf muscles are known as the second heart of the body. Rita is dedicated to providing thorough assessments of patients, diagnosing and managing foot pathology, and providing personalized treatment plans to the patients.
Outside of work, Rita likes reading and attending workshops and seminars to keep up-to-date with the knowledge. Rita can speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.