Kalei Brighton
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
I am a podiatrist with 6 months of private sports podiatry practice experience. I graduated from podiatry in 2025 with a Bachelor of Podiatry (honors) from Queensland University of Technology. I completed my honors thesis on the epidemiology of netball injuries and team sports injury prevention strategies. I have a lifelong passion for sport with a semi professional sports background in netball and AFL.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Podiatrist
Private Sports Podiatry Practice (Shoes Feet Gear)
Brisbane, Australia
01.2026 - Current
- Managed complex MSK cases including stress reactions, plantar heel pain, tendinopathies and non surgical cases.
- Performed general skin and nail care and and provided diabetes assessments and education.
- Delivered visual gait analysis and run technique coaching.
- Utilised a variety of treatments including footwear, orthotics, exercise prescription and tape.
- Designed, manufactured and adjusted custom orthotics in an onsite lab.
- Provided footwear fitting expertise across major running brands.
- Collaborated with orthopaedic surgeons, GPs, physios and EPs to deliver integrated care.
- Developed return‑to‑run and foundational rehabilitation programs..
- Delivered clear patient communication and education and goal‑aligned treatment planning.
Receptionist
Private Sports Podiatry Clinic (Shoes Feet Gear)
Brisbane, Australia
06.2025 - Current
- Executed billing processes for private health insurance, Medicare, NDIS, and DVA.
- Operated Autoclaving and sterilisation equipment to uphold infection control standards.
- Managed stock ordering and created marketing for social media and newsletters.
- Communicated with patients and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Netball Coach
Darling Downs Cubs
- Delivered high level skill and tactical focused coaching sessions to representative athletes
- Implemented injury prevention strategies to help with athletes development.
Netball Coach
The Glennie School
- Designed and implemented structured training programs focusing on skill development, team strategy, and injury prevention for school-aged athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) -
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
11-2025
Professional Registrations Memberships
- AHPRA Registered Podiatrist (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) 2026
- Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) - 2026 Member
- Australian Podiatry Association (APODA) - 2026 Member
- Sports & Exercise Science - 2026 Member
Elite Sporting Background
- Elite Premier League (EPL), currently competing netball athlete for Brisbane South Wildcats.
- Queensland Netball Team (Under 19’s)
- Regional representative (Darling Downs), competed at the regional level across three distinct disciplines: Athletics, Netball and Touch Football.
- HART Premier Netball League: Ruby Division for Bond University Bull Sharks and and Darling Downs Panthers
- Queensland AFL women’s: Senior Division for Coorparoo Senior AFL club
Timeline
Podiatrist
Private Sports Podiatry Practice (Shoes Feet Gear)
01.2026 - Current
Receptionist
Private Sports Podiatry Clinic (Shoes Feet Gear)
06.2025 - Current
Netball Coach
Darling Downs Cubs
Netball Coach
The Glennie School
Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) -
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)