Meet Our Team
Marie Butler - Podiatrist
Marie graduated as a Podiatrist in 1988 and founded Mornington Foot Clinic in 1990. She gained experience in Sports Podiatry while working part-time with the Royal Australian Navy Cerberus from 1990 - 1994.
With a particular interest in Classical Ballet, having trained and the taught the Cecchetti Method, Marie established a Dance specific podiatry practice within the Melbourne Dance Clinic, gaining experience in working with students of the Australian Ballet School and dancers at The Australian Ballet Company from 1990 - 1997.
During this time, she presented on dance injuries at national conferences for the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports Medicine Australia, Cecchetti Ballet Australia and Capezio Pointe Shoes Australia. She later volunteered at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Athletes Village Medical Clinic.
In her spare time, Marie enjoys walking her golden retriever, attending the local gym, Skiing the slopes of Mt Buller and overseas, and attending the Australian Ballet and other live theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne.
B.App.Sc (Pod), Grad.Dip.Pod, Endorsed Sch Med
Tom McKenzie - Podiatrist
B.Hlth.Sc (Pod), Endorsed Sch Med.
Tom has been working as a podiatrist on the Mornington Peninsula for over 20 years. Tom’s clinical focus is the management of lower limb musculoskeletal pathologies including acute and chronic injuries of the foot and ankle.
Tom is registered as an endorsed prescriber for scheduled medicines and has completed post-graduate training in the use of diagnostic ultrasound for both interventional and diagnostic purposes.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys keeping fit running and cycling, as well as keeping up with his young family.
Sam Davies - Podiatrist
B.HealthSc, M.A.Pod
Sam graduated from La Trobe University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Podiatric Practice. During his postgraduate training, he gained extensive experience managing high-risk foot conditions across major hospital settings, including Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, and Dandenong Hospital.
Since joining Mornington Foot Clinic in 2013, Sam has developed a broad skill set across all areas of podiatry. He has a particular clinical interest in overuse injuries and lower limb biomechanics, with a strong focus on helping patients return to activity and perform at their best.
A passionate member of the local community, Sam has a long history of involvement in local sport, having played football, cricket, and basketball. He has also contributed extensively through volunteer work, including participation in the Oxfam Trailwalker—completing the challenging 100km event on three occasions.
In his spare time, Sam enjoys running, spending time with his young family, and supporting the mighty Hawthorn Football Club.
Dianne Keating - Podiatrist
B.Pod (Hons).
Di has been caring for the local community at Mornington Foot Clinic for the past 20 years. She is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of families across the Mornington Peninsula.
Di holds a Bachelor of Podiatry (Hons.) and has extensive experience across all aspects of podiatry care, with a particular interest in paediatrics. She enjoys helping children and families stay active, comfortable, and confident on their feet through every stage of life.
Known for her gentle and compassionate approach, Di takes the time to understand each patient as a whole, tailoring treatment to their individual needs, lifestyle, and long-term wellbeing. She is passionate about building strong, lasting relationships with generations of local patients.
In her spare time, Di enjoys keeping active through Pilates, gym training, running, golf, and tennis. As a busy mum to three young daughters involved in sport, she understands the importance of movement, activity, and healthy feet for all ages. She also loves travel and spending quality time with family and friends.
Amber McKenzie - Podiatrist
B.Hlth.Sc. (Pod)
Amber graduated in 2010 from Charles Sturt University and has over 15 years experience across public and private healthcare.
She spent 8 years at Monash Health’s diabetic foot clinic, where she developed strong skills in managing high-risk and complex foot conditions.
Her areas of interest include diabetic care, high-risk foot management, paediatrics, general podiatry and biomechanics. Amber enjoys helping patients stay active and comfortable, whether that’s managing chronic conditions or everyday foot concerns.
In her spare time, Amber enjoys recreational running, camping and travelling, and is happiest by the ocean and spending time with her family.
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James Gasper - Physiotherapist
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MSc Manual Therapy
James Gasper is a chartered physiotherapist with more than 20 years of experience working in private practice treating a multitude of injuries across the UK, New Zealand and Australia. He has spent the last 5 years specialising in rehabilitation of foot and ankle injuries, working with leading foot and ankle surgeons and podiatrists.
James offers musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and treatment. This includes full pre or post surgical rehabilitation with specific and individualised exercise prescription.
He is currently involved in research around the non-surgical management of Achilles ruptures and has presented these findings at the Australian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his family, tackling the Red Hill mountain bike tracks and recreational running.