Clinical Leadership
25+ years across biomechanics, sports medicine, wound care, paediatrics and surgical care.
Global appointments
Patient
Doctor referral
The Founder
Dr Di Palin
Dr Di Palin · Sydney · Global
The Mission
"My mission is to
change footcare
globally."
Through clinical excellence, research, education and innovation — re-engineering the interaction between the human body and the ground, one patient at a time.
Dr Di Palin
Founder & Director · Podiatrist · Endorsed Prescriber (in progress)
Credentials · Dossier
2000 → 2027
- 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science
Podiatry
- 2000
Masters — Podiatric Biomechanics
- 2000–2001
MBA
Harvard Business School
- 2017
Bachelor of Equine Podiatry
- 2027
PhD Business
Study: 3D-Printed Footwear: The Disruptor · in progress
- 2027
PhD Human Biomechanics
Study: in progress
- 2027
PhD Materials Science
Study: in progress
- 2027
Endorsed Prescriber
in progress
- —
Research Partner
University of Technology Sydney
Entrepreneurship
Medicine, science and business—built to create impact.
For more than 25 years, Di has used entrepreneurship to unite clinical care, education, research, footwear and philanthropy—turning complex foot and movement challenges into scalable solutions for patients, practitioners and industry.
- 2000–Present
The Foot & Ankle Institute
Founder & CEO · Built a single podiatry clinic into a multidisciplinary institute integrating clinical care, education, research and innovation.
- 2000–Present
The Perfect Fit Footwear System
Founder · Patented fit system spanning retail footwear, bespoke lasts and footwear customisation.
- 2010–Present
Palin Bespoke Fashion Footwear
Founder · Fashion-led, medically informed footwear developed with international designers.
- 2024–Present
F8 Bespoke Footwear
Founder · 3D-printed, scan-to-fit performance footwear for football, rugby, AFL, NFL and global elite sport.
- 2000–Present
Podicure
Founder · Created the Medical Pedicure concept, combining clinical foot care with beauty and wellness.
- Global
Medical, Footwear & Innovation Consultancy
Biomechanics, fit systems, scanning, materials and bespoke footwear consultancy across medicine, academia and industry.
Research
3D-printed footwear, human biomechanics, materials science, vascular health and fit science.
Education & Mentorship
Structured mentoring, monthly professional education and international multidisciplinary teaching.