Orla Frawley
BSc (Hons) Pod. MPI
Orla graduated from NUI Galway with a BSc in Podiatric Medicine. She is CORU registered, HSE approved and a member of Podiatry Ireland.
Orla has experience working in all aspects of podiatry. Orla gained her experience in Ireland and abroad. In 2019, Orla carried out work placement in the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and the New York Metropolitan Hospital. She has also worked in a busy podiatry practice in Blackrock, Dublin and has experience working in hospital settings in Galway. Orla is the second generation of her family to continue in the profession. Orla’s mother Nora Frawley, had a practice in Ballinlough for over 30 years.
In 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Orla opened Bishopstown Podiatry Clinic. Since opening the doors in 2020, the clinic has helped hundreds of people to move without pain.
Orla recently completed Trinity College Dublin’s post-graduate diploma in Healthcare Innovation and is keen to develop both an innovative environment and better patient care in Bishopstown Podiatry Clinic.
Aine Lehane
BSc (Hons) Pod. MPI
Aine graduated from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine, she is a member of Podiatry Ireland. Aine has experience in different aspects of podiatry including chiropody care, lower limb biomechanical examinations, gait analysis and diabetic care. Aine has gained her podiatry experience both in Ireland and abroad. Aine gained vast experience when carrying out work for the NHS in Scotland both in a hospital and community care settings. She has also worked in a busy podiatry clinic in Wexford and Cork.
Aine competed as an Irish Dancer for many years, traveling to and competing in different competitions including Munster and World Championships. Dancing has given Aine a deep understanding of the importance of healthy feet. Aine has first-hand experience of painful feet and how it can impact your entire body and affect your quality of life. She also continues to develop her knowledge by attending courses and conferences, reading the current literature to ensure that each patient obtains the best quality care. Aine believes that everyone deserves to live an active, pain-free life and is committed to helping her patients to achieve that.”
Rebecca O’Mahony
BSc (Hons) Pod. MChSI
Rebecca earned her Podiatry degree from NUI Galway and has honed her expertise in various aspects of foot care. Her extensive experience spans lower limb biomechanics, gait analysis, chiropody, nail surgery, and diabetic care. Her professional journey has taken her through diverse healthcare settings, ranging from private clinics to hospital environments and care homes.
A passionate enthusiast for long walks, Rebecca profoundly appreciates the importance of healthy, pain-free feet for daily movement. Her dedication to walking culminated in completing the Portuguese Camino last year, inspiring her to pursue numerous other routes in the coming years. While embracing the challenge of cultivating a fondness for running, she acknowledges it’s a gradual process.
Beyond her affinity for walking, Rebecca holds a strong interest in strength and conditioning, recognising its pivotal role in rehabilitating lower limb injuries. Her empathetic approach ensures a comforting experience during appointments, understanding the apprehension that can accompany visits to healthcare professionals. Having encountered a wide spectrum of foot conditions, nothing fazes her, ensuring a relaxed and reassuring environment for all her patients.