David Derakshanian is a qualified and dedicated podiatrist at SA Wellness Centre, passionate about helping people maintain healthy feet, improve mobility, and enjoy an active, comfortable lifestyle.
With a patient-centred approach, David understands that every individual has unique needs. He takes the time to listen, assess and develop personalised treatment plans that address foot and ankle concerns while supporting long-term health and wellbeing.
Whether you're experiencing foot pain, discomfort when walking, or simply need routine foot care, David is committed to helping you move with greater comfort and confidence.
Outside the clinic, David enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, travelling, playing sports and exploring the outdoors.
Languages spoken: English and Persian (Farsi)
David has gained valuable clinical experience across private podiatry clinics, community health services and aged care settings, working with patients of different ages and foot health needs.
His experience allows him to provide comprehensive podiatry care, from preventative treatments and routine foot maintenance to assessing and managing more complex foot and ankle conditions.
David has a particular interest in:
- Biomechanics & Gait Analysis: Assessing walking patterns, foot function and movement to identify potential causes of discomfort and improve mobility.
- Custom Orthotics: Providing assessments, prescriptions and adjustments for custom foot orthotics to support foot function and help manage pain.
- Routine Nail & Skin Care: Treating common concerns such as corns, calluses, thickened nails and ingrown toenails to help keep feet healthy and comfortable.
- Diabetic Foot Care: Offering preventative assessments, ongoing monitoring and personalised foot care strategies to help reduce the risk of diabetes-related foot complications.
David believes in combining practical treatment with patient education, empowering individuals to better understand and care for their feet.
Bachelor of Podiatry
University of South Australia (UniSA)
David completed his Bachelor of Podiatry at the University of South Australia, developing a strong foundation in foot and ankle anatomy, biomechanics, clinical assessment and evidence-based podiatric care.
Through his education and professional experience, David continues to apply a holistic, patient-focused approach to helping people achieve better foot health and mobility.
Take the First Step Towards Healthier Feet
Foot pain and discomfort shouldn't stop you from enjoying the activities you love. Whether you need routine foot care, orthotic assessments, diabetic foot management or help with ongoing foot and ankle concerns, David is here to help.
