Sergio Gonzalez - Founder/Podiatrist
Sergio Gonzalez is a 2nd generation podiatrist who graduated from QUT Kelvin Grove with Honours in 2008. He is well-respected amongst his peers and surrounding health professionals. He is a loving husband and father of two energetic boys and enjoys hiking, running and soccer.
Sergio is the founder of Fix Podiatry (originally Sergio Gonzalez Podiatry) and has an unrivalled passion for podiatry work, dedication to his patients and community. He has worked in Toowoomba at the James St Footcare Centre at a family owned practice for 2 years then opened his own practice in his hometown of Dayboro in 2009. The business expanded organically to Woodford and Kilcoy over the following years.
Sergio has completed numerous post-graduate course to extend his knowledge and expertise.
These include:
- Organising and completing multiple Foot and Ankle Mobilisation workshops;
- Organising and completing multiple Dry Needling courses;
- Paediatric (children’s feet) symposiums and courses;
- Numerous courses on the Pelvis and Leg Length discrepancy;
- Finch Therapy Course and refreshers;
- Courses on chronic pain and management of acute and chronic heel pain and tendinopathy;
- Numerous foot and ankle injury workshops;
- Rheumatology and Paediatric rheumatology seminars;
- Dermatology seminars;
- Annual attendant the State and National podiatry conferences.
Sergio has been an invited guest speaker and presenter at Diabetes Awareness days, health professional groups, GP clinics, local sporting clubs and early childhood education centres.
It is this attention to detail, devotion and drives to continually improve that gives Sergio a unique and revolutionary understanding of lower limb function. He is a natural problem solver with a holistic approach incorporating foot mechanics, pelvic alignment and leg length giving excellent and quick results.
His knowledge is only rivalled by his warmth and dedication to his patients. He provides personal, friendly and meticulous care even in cases as simple as routine foot and nail care.
Sergio is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association (APodC QLD), Australian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) and the North Brisbane High-Risk Foot network.
Ashleigh Yovich - Podiatrist
Ashleigh is a vibrant, caring and dedicated podiatrist who joined the Fix Podiatry team in January 2024. She consistently brings a passionate, patient-centered and friendly to the clinic along with her podiatry experience and knowledge.
Ashleigh graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Podiatry degree with distinction in 2020. Whilst completing her studies Ashleigh enjoyed participating in volunteer community outreach events and had the valuable opportunity of developing proficiency in the management of complex high-risk foot cases at local community health centres.
Since graduating, Ashleigh has gained clinical experience treating a vast range of podiatry conditions though years of experience in private practice. Her professional special interests include sports podiatry, injury rehabilitation and prevention, paediatrics, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning. Her sporting interests include tennis, gymnastics and weights training which help bring a different and well-rounded perspective.
Ashley has dedicated her career to increasing her specialized knowledgebase and skillset to stay in forefront of the future of podiatry and give her patients the best possible care. She has completed courses in:
- Foot and ankle mobilization
- Plantar Pressure Analysis
- Lower Limb Dry Needling
- Radial Shockwave Therapy
- ASCA Strength and Conditioning
- Laser Therapy and Advanced Laser Dermal Therapies
- Level 1 Tennis Coaching
In her spare time Ashleigh enjoys reading, working out, spending time with her dogs, friends and family, and welcomes book, recipe or restaurant recommendations.