Our Melbourne Podiatrists

Sam Brown is the owner and head podiatrist at Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics. He graduated from La Trobe University Melbourne in 1997 with a Bachelor of Podiatry and has over 27 years of podiatry experience working in private practice.

Sam is a highly experienced Melbourne podiatrist in all aspects of podiatry and custom orthotic prescription. His major areas of interest are paediatrics, biomechanics, plantar fasciitis treatment, shockwave therapy and custom orthotics. His knowledge plus experience allows him to diagnose and treat a whole range of children’s foot problems. Other podiatry interests include sports podiatry, ingrown toenail surgery and general foot care. Sam regularly attends APODA national and state conferences as well staying up to date with the latest research in podiatry through professional development. He is a current member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports & Exercise Podiatry Australia and Sports Medicine Australia.

Outside of podiatry Sam is a family man and enjoys staying active and healthy whilst spending quality time outdoors with his three children, Jesse, Estelle and Leo. Other interests include travel, movies, sports, fitness and horse racing.

Sam is available in clinic Monday to Friday and Saturday (approx. 1 per month).

Adrian Bianco has been a vital podiatry team member at Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics since graduating from La Trobe University Melbourne in 2015 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Podiatric Practice.

Adrian is a very experienced Melbourne podiatrist in all facets of podiatry including custom orthotic prescription and shockwave therapy. He lists his major interests as gait analysis, orthotic therapy, nail surgery and paediatrics. Other interests include heel pain treatment, lower leg sports injuries and general foot care. Adrian regularly attends APODA national and state conferences and stays up to date with the latest podiatric research through continuing professional development. He is also a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports & Exercise Podiatry Australia and Sports Medicine Australia.

Adrian’s hobbies include playing and watching sport, where he is an avid AFL Hawks, Liverpool FC and Melbourne Victory fan. Other personal interests outside of work include staying fit through karate training, playing indoor soccer and relaxing whilst watching his favourite movies and TV shows.

Adrian is available in clinic Monday to Friday and Saturday (approx. 1 per month).

Giulia Maruzza is an essential part of the Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics team, graduating from La Trobe University Melbourne with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice in 2022.

Giulia was attracted to podiatry by the variety that the profession explores. She is a passionate podiatrist who enjoys all facets of podiatry and treating all members of the family from young children to seniors. She has strong interests in paediatrics, seniors, gait analysis and orthotic prescription. Other podiatry interests include plantar fasciitis treatment, shockwave therapy, general foot care, diabetic foot care and ingrown toenail surgery. Giulia is committed to her development within the profession and regularly attends APODA conferences and seminars, whilst staying up to date with the latest podiatric advancements through continuing education. She is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports & Exercise Podiatry Australia and Sports Medicine Australia.

Outside of work Giulia enjoys staying active through gym and outdoor walking. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends and two dogs. Other hobbies include following the AFL and AFLW as an avid Magpies fan, as well as the odd bit of gaming when time permits.

Giulia is available in clinic Monday to Friday and Saturday (approx. 1 per month).

Anna Vrsecky is the latest member of the Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics team, graduating from La Trobe University Melbourne with a Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) in 2025.

Anna loves podiatry as it allows her to help people feel and move better, allowing them to get back to the activities they love. She especially loves the variety that podiatry offers from treating the feet of the young to the very old. Anna enjoys all aspects of podiatry with strong interests in senior’s foot care, sports and MSK injuries, children’s feet and orthotics. Other podiatry interests include plantar fasciitis treatment, shockwave therapy, diabetic foot care and nail surgery. Anna is committed to developing her skills within the profession. She regularly attends APODA conferences and seminars, whilst staying up to date with the latest podiatry treatments through continuing education. She is a current member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports & Exercise Podiatry Australia and Sports Medicine Australia.

Anna’s hobbies outside of podiatry include playing football at VFLW level for the Casey Demons. She also loves dancing, having done calisthenics for 19 years. Other interests include going to the gym and following both the AFL and AFLW.

Anna is available in clinic Monday to Friday and Saturdays outside of her football committments.

Emily White joined the team at Melbourne Podiatrists & Orthotics in 2021 after experience in both private and public podiatry settings. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Podiatric Practice degree at La Trobe University Melbourne in 2014.

Emily is an experienced Melbourne podiatrist in all elements of podiatry including custom orthotic prescription and shockwave therapy. She has a strong passion for diabetes foot care, nail surgery, senior’s and children’s foot care. Other interests include biomechanics, orthotics and plantar heel pain. Emily is committed to the development of her podiatric skills and regularly attends APODA conferences and professional development events enabling her to provide the latest evidence based management for her patients. She is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Sports & Exercise Podiatry Australia and Sports Medicine Australia.

Away from the clinic Emily enjoys keeping busy and active with her family and two young children, Teddy and Daisy. She also enjoys reformer pilates, musical theatre and travelling.

Emily is available in clinic on a Monday, Tuesday and Saturday (approx. 1 per month).