About Us
Our mission is to make your next step better than your last
We listen, we understand, and we treat every individual with empathy—because we know that every step matters. Whether it’s returning to sport, walking without discomfort, or simply maintaining healthy feet, Stride Footcare helps our patients achieve long-term results and take confident strides toward a better quality of life.
Our highly experienced Podiatrist, Cristina Smundin, brings over 5 years of dedicated practice, combining advanced treatments and personalised care to deliver long-term results.
Cristina has a deep understanding of biomechanics and rehabilitation, not only from her professional expertise but also through personal experience. As a former national-level track and field athlete who has overcome an ACL injury, she knows firsthand the importance of proper treatment, rehabilitation, and returning to an active lifestyle.
Cristina offers comprehensive podiatric care, treating a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions. Her services include:
Custom Foot Orthotics
Shockwave Therapy for Chronic Pain
Footwear Recommendations
AFO and EXO Braces
Skin and Nail Complaints (corns, warts, calluses)
Diabetic Foot Care and Assessments
Dry Needling
Ingrown Toenail Treatment (including nail surgery)
A proud former West End local, Cristina attended Brisbane State High School and was actively involved in the school’s track and field program.
Her passion for musculoskeletal health, combined with a commitment to continuous learning, ensures that every patient receives the most up-to-date and effective care.
Meet Cristina - Principal Podiatrist
At Stride Footcare, we assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions, including:
Chronic foot pain
Sports injuries
Ingrown toenails and nail surgery
Corns, calluses, and general skin care
Diabetic foot complications
Postural and gait abnormalities
Foot pain in children and adults
We work with everyone—from runners to retirees—to help reduce pain, prevent injuries, and improve mobility.
What We Treat
We offer a variety of treatments tailored to your needs, including:
Our Services
At Stride Footcare, your treatment is never just about reducing pain, it’s about understanding the cause, protecting the injured tissue, and building long-term resilience so the problem doesn’t return.
This structured approach is based on current evidence and aligns with what Australians value most in healthcare: clear explanations, practical guidance, personalised care, and support to prevent future issues (NAB Health Insights Report 2025).
Our Prevent • Protect • Progress™ framework guides every treatment plan, whether you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, a bone stress injury, forefoot pain, or recurring running-related issues.
Prevent. Protect. Progress
Stride Footcare’s Patient Education and Progression Framework
Prevent
Understand the cause. Reduce irritation. Build the foundations for healing.
Many people arrive frustrated because they’ve never been told why their injury happened.
This stage focuses on identifying the underlying drivers of your pain so you can make informed, confident decisions about your recovery.
What we assess in this phase:
Training or load errors (too much, too soon, too fast)
Footwear and how it affects biomechanics
Strength, tendon capacity, and mobility
Impact tolerance, and previous injuries
Running or walking technique
Occupational demands and daily habits
What this achieves:
Reduces stress on the injured area
Helps symptoms settle faster
Prevents repeated flare-ups
Gives you clarity and control over your recovery
Protect
Calm the pain. Support the tissue. Keep you moving safely.
Instead of complete rest, which often slows recovery, we adjust your activity levels to settle symptoms while maintaining strength and mobility.
Your protection plan may include:
Modified weight-bearing or loading (especially for tendonopathies)
Supportive taping, padding, orthotics or footwear changes
Short-term offloading strategies for acute pain
Shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy
Low-irritability exercises that support early healing
Education so you know exactly what’s safe
What this achieves:
Reduces pain quickly
Protects the tissue during healing
Maintains the strength you already have
Builds confidence — one of the strongest predictors of recovery
Progress
Rebuild strength. Restore function. Prevent recurrence.
Once symptoms are stable, we guide you through the stage most often overlooked in traditional care: long-term capacity building.
This is where we reduce your risk of reinjury and help you perform at your best, whether that means running, hiking, walking the dog, or returning to sport.
Your progression plan may include:
Strengthening (bodyweight → resistance → heavy slow loading)
Tendon-specific rehabilitation (energy storage & plyometrics)
Bone-specific loading (impact progression, speed, variability)
Calf, foot, and hip strength to support efficient movement
Reaching outcome measures
What this achieves:
Builds durable, resilient tissues
Restores full performance
Prevents the cycle of repeated flare-ups
Gives you the confidence to return to what you love
We accept EPC (Medicare) referrals, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and Self and Plan-Managed NDIS Referrals
Please note that EPC (Medicare) referrals are not bulk billed. Patients are required to pay the full consultation fee, then the rebate amount will be credited in your bank account in 1-2 business days.
DVA Referrals require a D904 Form, signed by their General Practitioner.
We proudly support NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed. You don’t need a registered provider to access high-quality podiatry — just bring your plan details, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Referrals
Trusted by Australia’s Leading Health Platforms
Stride Footcare is proudly listed on both HealthDirect and HealthShare, Australia’s most trusted health directories. These listings reflect our commitment to high-quality, evidence-based podiatry care for the Brisbane community.
When you choose Stride Footcare, you're choosing a verified podiatry clinic in West End, that meets national health standards and is recognised by GPs, allied health professionals, and patients alike.
Our Values
Patient-Centred Care
We prioritise your needs, tailoring treatments to your lifestyle, goals, and long-term well-being.
Transparency
We believe in honest communication, clear treatment plans, and empowering patients with knowledge about their foot health.
Expertise & Innovation
We stay at the forefront of podiatric advancements to provide the best possible care with proven, science-backed treatments.
Compassion
We understand how pain can impact daily life and are dedicated to providing care that is both effective and empathetic.
Holistic Approach
We go beyond just treating symptoms—assessing movement, biomechanics, and lifestyle factors to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Dedication
Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who simply wants to move without pain, we’re here to keep you on your feet.