Team

Since 2019, Matthew has worked exclusively in the private sector. Alongside his clinical practice, he serves as a Consultant Podiatrist to both a Premiership rugby club and a professional football club.

Matthew treats a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, with a particular focus on sports and musculoskeletal injuries. In addition to his MSK caseload, he performs minor surgical procedures under local anaesthetic.

With POM-A and POM-S entitlements, Matthew is qualified to supply, and administer prescription-only medicines and anaesthetics.

He is currently completing an MSc in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery, advancing his knowledge of surgical management of the foot and ankle.

Matthew has presented at conferences and regularly delivers CPD sessions for fellow clinicians.

Outside of clinic hours, you’ll often find Matt on the basketball court.

Zoë Bird graduated with First Class Honours in Podiatry from Cardiff Metropolitan University and has been working in private practice for over four years. With a strong background as a Foot Health Practitioner before qualifying as a podiatrist, Zoë has built up extensive experience in caring for a wide range of foot conditions and supporting patients with their ongoing foot health needs.

Her clinical interests centre on routine podiatry, preventative care, and long-term management of common skin and nail conditions. She particularly values the role podiatry plays in improving patients’ comfort, confidence, and independence, and enjoys seeing the difference regular care can make to overall wellbeing.

Zoë is committed to creating a friendly and supportive environment where every patient feels listened to and reassured. She believes in tailoring treatments to individual needs and encouraging a proactive approach to foot health.

Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Zoë continues to expand her knowledge and skills to ensure her patients receive the highest standard of evidence-based care.

 Sophie graduated from the University of Southampton in 2010 with a BSc Honours degree in Podiatry. 

Sophie has 10 years experience in private practice with a particular emphasis on routine podiatry, verrucae and diabetic management. 

Sophie has worked as a podiatrist in a leading private practice in Sydney, Australia. 

Sophie’s focus is on patient centered care and she is dedicated to providing the best treatment for your foot

 I’m a HCPC registered Podiatrist and member of the Royal College of Podiatry. My

career started in the NHS, and I also have experience in private practice. I was lucky

enough to spend four years as a Research Allied Health Professional, working on

clinical trials in areas such as Diabetes, Vascular, Rheumatology and Oncology

which gave me broad education. During the COVID pandemic I was re-deployed to

the mass vaccination team which was a challenging but rewarding opportunity to

work within a fantastic muti-disciplinary team.

In 2022, I made the move to Huntleigh Healthcare, a leading provider of medical

equipment for vascular diagnostics, where I get to combine my podiatry background

with product management and education. I help deliver lower limb vascular

masterclasses and create training resources for clinicians. We focus on tests like

Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) and Toe Brachial Pressure Index (TBPI)

simple but powerful tools for assessing blood flow in the lower limb and spotting

Peripheral Arterial Disease. It’s something I’m really passionate about, especially

because early detection can make a huge difference to patient outcomes.

On a personal note, I grew up in Kent but now live by the sea in beautiful South

Wales, and I have a daughter who is studying in Liverpool.

I live with a long-term health condition- an autoimmune myopathy, which affects my

mobility and has shaped my approach to health. It doesn’t stop me doing anything,

but it has taught me the importance of nutrition, sleep, and well-being in managing

my day to day. I’m also proud to contribute to the Royal College of Podiatry’s

Disabled Workers Task and Finish Group and Health Care Research Wales’

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion group.

Outside of work, I love to travel (a big perk of my job!) and when I’m home, you’ll

often find me curled up with a good book or TV series alongside my lively but

sometimes grumpy Jack Russell! 

 Meet Sue, our friendly and welcoming receptionist here at Align Podiatry. With her warm personality and exceptional organizational skills, Sue is the first face you'll see when you walk into our clinic or call us for assistance. 

She is dedicated to making your visit smooth and pleasant, from scheduling appointments to answering any questions you may have. Sue’s goal is to ensure you feel comfortable and well-informed every step of the way. We're lucky to have her as part of our team!