TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

I was born in England & moved to Perth when I was 8 years old. I am Indian, but my family has been in Kenya for 4 generations before my parents moved to the UK. Currently, my family lives all over the world!

WHAT WAS YOUR DREAM JOB AS A CHILD?

Doctor

WHAT’S MADE YOU CHOOSE PODIATRY AS A CAREER?

I’ve always wanted to work in healthcare and podiatry looked the most interesting. After working in the industry for 4 years, I’m confident I’ve made the right choice!

WHAT IS YOUR SPECIAL INTEREST AREA WITHIN PODIATRY?

I love a bit of everything, but biomechanics and pain management have always interested me the most.

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

Shopping and brunch with friends, followed by a movie in front of the couch with my partner.

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

Buy a house if I’m being sensible, blow it all on a fabulous holiday if I’m being impulsive!

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO & WHY?

Ricky Gervais because he’s my favourite comedian and I think I’d be in stitches all night!

EARLYBIRD OR NIGHT OWL?

Early bird

TEA, COFFEE, OR SOMETHING ELSE?

Chai (but the proper stuff from India)

CATS OR DOGS?

Dogs

BEACH VACATION OR MOUNTAIN GETAWAY?

Beach vacation

WHAT’S A FUN FACT THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I love music & dancing! I used to play the flute and have recently taken it up again. I love all forms of dancing, from salsa to Bollywood and Indian classical, to dancing in my bedroom on the weekend! Whether or not I’m good at it is a totally different question!!!