Allied Health
Physiotherapist
Sam Lutz
Welcome to our New Physiotherapist, Sam Lutz
Commencing with Murray Bridge Day Night Surgery on 30th July.
Sam is a qualified and registered Physiotherapist (BHlthSc, MPT) with over six years of experience in sports and musculoskeletal private practice. Sam delivers client-centred, evidence-based care with a holistic approach, tailored to individual needs and readiness for change. He is known for strong communication, community-building, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams - particularly in a workplace & return to work context.
Sam is a dedicated father and active member of his local community, competing in adventure racing and ultra-endurance sports across Murray Bridge, South Australia, and nationally. He brings the same mindset of resilience, connection, growth, and purpose to both his personal and professional life.
Bookings will be available via Hotdoc, website link or by appointment by calling 8531 2988.
Podiatrist
Brendan Nettle
Podiatry
Brendan Nettle – Podiatrist
Bachelor of Podiatry (2002)
Bachelor of Education (2009)
Professional Profile
Brendan is a registered podiatrist who graduated from the University of South Australia in 2002. He has a wide range of experience having previously worked for Country Health SA and the National Health Service in the United Kingdom and currently works as a Lecturer with the University of South Australia Podiatry program combining his clinical skills and education background. Having lived in the Adelaide Hills for over 20 years he is excited to offer a range of podiatry services to the local community.
Service Overview
A Podiatrist is trained to assess, diagnose and treat foot and lower limb problems. Brendan provides a wide range of general podiatry services including:
- Diabetes foot assessments
- Management of nail and skin problems
- Assessment and management of foot, ankle and lower leg pain
- Biomechanical assessments
- Orthotics
- Footwear advice
- Paediatric foot assessments
Podiatrists play an important role in monitoring and managing lower limb problems to maintain an active and mobile lifestyle throughout all ages of life. Therefore patients who may benefit from a podiatry assessment can be diverse, ranging from monitoring children’s growth and development, managing foot pain and biomechanical problems, assisting people with chronic disease such as diabetes or those with a disability and the ageing population.
Brendan offers podiatry services to all ages from children to older adults.
Fees & Rebates
- Initial and regular consultation: $65
- Initial and regular concession appointment (pension or health care card holder): $55
- Medicare rebates are bulk billed for those with an eligible Enhanced Primary Care plan (Team Care Arrangement) from their GP.
- Private health rebates can be claimed depending on a patient’s level of cover – patients are encouraged to check if their extras cover includes podiatry.
- Department of Veteran Affairs Gold card holders with an active podiatry referral – no fee.
Referral Process
Brendan accepts referrals from health professionals and self-referrals directly from patients. For health professionals wishing to refer please use one of the following options:
- Write a referral letter
- Forward a copy of the patient’s Team Care Arrangement (including patients contact details)
Please send via email to hmfpodiatry@outlook.com
Appointments
For more information or to make an appointment please contact:
Hills, Murray and Fleurieu Podiatry
Phone 0408 899 692
Email hmfpodiatry@outlook.com
Dietician
Natalie Long - Dietician
My heart is to teach, encourage and to inspire people to live a healthier life through food.
I will equip you with personalised nutritional knowledge to help you make a positive change to your overall health.
My specialist areas include:
- Weight Management (Loss & Gain)
- Pre Diabetes and Diabetes Management
- High Cholesterol
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Food Intolerances
- Nutrient Deficiencies
- Fatty Liver
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis)
New Unsure About Whether You Need to See a Dietitian?
Ask Yourself These Questions:
- Are you not feeling satisfied after your meals?
- Are you struggling to lose weight?
- Do you experience symptoms of feeling bloated, stomach pain or gas?
- Do you feel constipated, but also suffer from diarrhoea on a regular basis?
- Do you have high sugar levels or high cholesterol
- Are you having difficulty preparing or eating food?
- Do you have a newly diagnosed chronic disease?
- Are you starting a new diet (Vegan/Vegetarian) that you feel may not be meeting your nutritional requirements?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then maybe you should make an appointment today with Natalie.
