Travis McKenna

Senior Podiatrist, Director

Travis McKenna

My passion for health care and helping people has developed through my own experiences recovering from injuries.

I grew up in Auckland, as the middle child of 8 siblings. I have been involved with sports since a young age, including both rugby union and rugby league. As a result, I suffered my fair share of injuries. My passion for health care and helping people has developed through my own experiences recovering from injuries. It sparked an interest in why we get injured and how we can work to build strong foundations to reduce the risk of injury.

I get asked a lot why I chose podiatry and the short answer is, I sort of fell into it; I wasn’t sure what it was when I enrolled. All I knew was that I wanted to work in health care so that I could help people like yourself. I know now that the best thing I did was to undertake my podiatry training and I wouldn’t change a thing. Every day is something different and I can help so many people from so many different walks of life achieve their goals, whether that be to run their first marathon or to get back to walking.

Since graduating in 2015, I have had the opportunity to work in Tasmania, Victoria, and now call Queensland home. I have also been able to further my knowledge through a range of certifications such as Strength and Conditioning Coaching (ASCA Level 1 Coach), soft tissue techniques and Mat Pilates.

I am an outgoing and happy person who will work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals. In my spare time I enjoy running, bush walking or spending time exploring with my wife and children.

Mission statement

We devote ourselves to relieving lower limb injuries, restoring function, and reclaiming the joy that is lost from being unable to compete, no matter your walk of life.

Our Approach

Here at Functional Soles Podiatry, everything we do is for our clients.

We believe that you are more than the condition or labels that have been used to describe your symptoms.

Our three-step approach RELIEVE, RESTORE, and RECLAIM uses individualised programming and interventions specific to your needs, enabling you to achieve your goals.

Relieve

Initially we will work with you to relieve the symptoms you are experiencing. The goal during this period of your recovery is to assist the body to start the healing process.

Restore

As your symptoms settle, we will introduce you to exercises specific to your physical activity and goals. This will allow you to begin restoring your overall function and assist you in returning to your chosen activity.

Reclaim

Reclaim is where we continue to work with you after your injury has healed, to ensure you return to the activities you love. During this phase we utilise a performance-based approach to your rehabilitation, allowing you to experience movement in a safe environment, which provides you with the confidence to return to your activity.