Cathy Nguyen

Senior Podiatrist – Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine – University of Western Australia’s (UWA) – Member of the Australian Podiatry Association (W.A.) – UWA Podiatric Medicine Alumni

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

I was born and raised in Perth. Whilst my nationality is Australian, my ethnicity is Vietnamese and I’m still able to converse in that language. I went to Mount Lawley Senior High School before entering UWA to complete a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine degree.

WHAT WAS YOUR DREAM JOB AS A CHILD?

Not too sure.

WHAT’S MADE YOU CHOOSE PODIATRY AS A CAREER?

I like to help people and make a difference, as well as enjoying sports, therefore the involvement of the foot + ankle in movement.

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIAL INTEREST AREA WITHIN PODIATRY?

Routine care + foot functionality/biomechanics

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO SPEND A DAY OFF?

To have some me-time at the beach, in the sun + ocean, maybe some yoga, and enjoy an acai bowl afterwards 😋.

YOU WIN THE LOTTERY! WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO?

Invest

EARLYBIRD OR NIGHT OWL?

Early Bird

TEA, COFFE, OR SOMETHING ELSE?

Smoothies/Juices

CATS OR DOGS?

Neither

BEACH VACATION OR MOUNTAIN GETAWAY?

Beach Vacation