Our Team
Karen Fahy
Lorcan Creaven-Grace
Bernie Ruane
Ciara Fahy
Leanne Diviney
Amy Broderick
Niall Kavanagh
Karen Fahy
Hi, I’m Karen, the Founder of Foot Health Podiatry. We opened our first clinic in Claregalway in 2001. Our vision was to create a centre of excellence for Podiatry in Galway and I’m proud to say that with the support of my amazing team, we have done just that. We set up a second Podiatry clinic in Claremorris, Co. Mayo in 2008.
Our podiatrists are evidence based lower limb, foot and ankle specialists. Our team uses innovative care to prevent, treat and help you recover from foot and ankle issues, so you can get back on your feet again with confidence.
I currently lecture in Podiatry at the University of Galway and have previously held the role of the first national CPD officer for Podiatry in Ireland. I am currently on CORU Podiatry Registration board.
Amy Broderick
Hi, my name is Amy and I’m a Podiatrist at Foot Health Podiatry. I’m a Galway native and graduated in 2019 with a B.Sc. Hons. in Podiatry from the University of Galway. I’m registered as a Podiatrist with CORU and Podiatry Ireland. During my time in university, I completed over 1000 clinical hours working in several different areas of podiatry including both the public and private sectors nationwide. Since my professional career began, I have worked in Foot Health Podiatry. The clinic is very busy, and I have a varied caseload this exposure has further expanded my clinical experience. I take huge pride in my work and I’m constantly engaging in continual professional development to keep up to date with the latest research in podiatry. I have a keen interest in diabetes and rheumatology and their impact on the lower limb. I have a calm, gentle and professional approach to all patients. I work exceptionally well with children, patients with disabilities and the elderly. I always look forward to welcoming back returning patients as well as meeting new patients in the practice.
Ciara Fahy
Ciara is a CORU and SCPI registered podiatrist who qualified in 2021 with a BSc Hons in Podiatric Medicine during which she gained invaluable experience from many leaders in the area from Belfast, Sligo, Galway, Cork, the UK and USA. She more recently obtained a MSc Hons in Sport and Clinical Biomechanics. Ciara combines evidence based practice with patients individual needs to achieve outstanding results for her patients. She treats a varied caseload of professional and amateur athletes as well as the general public. Ciara’s is dedicated to her clinical work and has special interest in treating sports, biomechanical, diabetic and neurological foot disorders. She is currently lecturing in the faculty of Podiatric Medicine in University of Galway where she is also involved in research. She places huge importance on patient education and regularly holds outreach education days. Ciara believes the profession of Podiatry is exciting and innovative and is becoming a leader in her profession as she pushes the boundaries whilst striving for clinical excellence.
Bernie Ruane
Hi, I’m Bernie, I joined the Foot Health Podiatry Team in 2013 as a receptionist. I am a friendly voice behind the phone and the friendly face behind the desk. I manage booking appointments along with other general day to day tasks in the Podiatry clinic to keep everything running seamlessly. I focus on the tasks behind the scenes to help the rest of the Podiatry team to get and keep your feet in great shape.
Leanne Diviney
Hi, I’m Leanne and I work as a Podiatrist in Foot Health Podiatry. I’m originally from Co. Longford. I graduated from University of Galway in 2018. I started my career working in private practice and went on to work in both hospital and community settings in the public sector, where I gained experience in the management of high risk conditions. I am involved in the training of undergraduate students. I attach a strong importance to continuous professional development and regularly attend courses to expand my knowledge so that I can provide a high standard of care to my patients.
