Harriet holds a unique qualification that sets her apart from most podiatrists in Australia: an endorsement for scheduled medicines, meaning she can prescribe antibiotics, antifungals, presurgical anxiolytics, and cortisone injections for chronic injuries — all in-house, without sending patients elsewhere first.
Harriet Thurlow is a cheerful and vibrant podiatrist who enjoys all aspects of podiatry and has built a wealth of clinical experience since graduating from the University of Adelaide. She holds a unique qualification that sets her apart from most podiatrists in Australia: an endorsement for scheduled medicines, meaning she can prescribe antibiotics, antifungals, presurgical anxiolytics, and cortisone injections for chronic injuries — all in-house, without sending patients elsewhere first.
Harriet’s clinical focus centres on two areas she’s especially passionate about — surgical care and sports podiatry — alongside routine skin and nail care that forms a steady, reliable part of her everyday practice.
On the surgical side, Harriet’s area of greatest impact is Faulkner’s needling for wart management and partial nail avulsions for ingrown toenails. Before moving into clinical practice, she worked as a foot and ankle surgical assistant in Perth, and that background shows in the confidence and precision she brings to these procedures — she performs them often, and it shows in her results. Her endorsement adds another layer here too: she can prescribe antibiotics or antifungals post-procedure and anxiolytics beforehand where needed, so the whole surgical journey, from preparation through to recovery, can be managed by Harriet alone. It’s an area of podiatry she genuinely enjoys, and one where her experience and qualifications combine to give patients a smoother, more confident experience.
On the sports side, Harriet draws on a lifelong love of movement. She played state league indoor volleyball for 16 years, completed the Bunbury triathlon in 2020, and regularly trains at her strength and conditioning gym — experience that shapes how she treats athletes of every level. She particularly enjoys orthosis prescriptions for managing hypermobility and musculoskeletal injuries in both children and adults.
Harriet is also the Director for Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australasia NSW/ACT (SEPA), reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing the profession and supporting her peers.
Above all, Harriet is committed to patient-centred, evidence-based care, and prides herself on building genuine rapport with her patients so they feel informed, comfortable, and confident in their treatment every step of the way.
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Podiatry services can often be accessed without a referral from a Doctor in Australia. However, if you have a chronic medical condition, you may be eligible to claim the costs through various channels. These include a referral from a General Practitioner (GP), an inpatient referral, a referral from residential aged care, or through public hospital outpatient services.
At Performance Podiatry Sydney, we offer comprehensive podiatry services to address all your foot and lower limb needs. Our expert team specializes in treating conditions such as heel pain, sports injuries, and nail disorders. Using advanced techniques and personalized care, we ensure optimal foot health and recovery. Book your appointment online today!