The Team
Lance Penn
Clinical Director / Senior Podiatrist
I have over 20 years’ experience in private practice. I grew up and qualified in Johannesburg, South Africa and ran a busy private practice before moving to Australia in 2001.I started the City Practice in early 2002 and built it in to a well-respected sports clinic. In 2006 Brent joined the clinic and between us we manage the ModPod practices.
Over the last 20 years I have treated tens of thousands of feet, I would have seen patients from every sporting discipline over all levels and I can honestly say there is no condition that I have not seen and treated. The great attribute about having a Brent as a clinical partner is that I have another podiatrist with 20 years’ experience to problem solve tricky cases and have found this to be extremely beneficial to helping people
Brent Goddard
Managing Director
Brent trained in New Zealand finishing his degree in 1997. He worked in Dunedin – New Zealand running the podiatry department of Otago Sports Medicine. Moving to UK in 2001 where he worked in London for the National Health Services for 3 years. Brent arrived in Australia in 2004, He joined with Lance in 2006 and has enjoyed growing their practice together.
Brent married in 2007 and has 2 young children, he manages to find the time to train so he can regularly compete in running and cycling events. Brent enjoys treating patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal aliments and has a special interest in forefoot pathology.
Lesley Calvert-Evers
Clinical Director/Senior Podiatrist
Lesley completed her degree from the University of Newcastle in 2011 and started working for ModPod January 2012. Since then she has married and now has a daughter and son. Lesley is passionate about podiatry and has decided to open her own clinic In Morisset where she grew up.
Deciding to open in Morisset meant being close to family which is a huge part of my life. Work and Family are the two things that get me out of bed in the morning. Knowing I am helping so many people be able to get back into running or be pain free standing is what makes me passionate about what I do.
Reid Lyons
Clinical Director/Senior Podiatrist
Reid is originally from New Zealand where he trained and practiced until immigrating to Sydney in 2009. Reid joined the ModPod team in January 2013 after a few months of traveling. Reid divides his time between the City clinic, and the North Ryde clinic.
Having played rugby and a other sports he has an interest in your health and well being, helping you achieve your sporting goals no matter how small or large. Out side of work Reid can be found in the surf on the northern beaches or on his mountain bike.
Colin O'Connor
Clinical Director/Senior Podiatrist
Originally from Ireland, Colin immigrated to Sydney in 2009, having previously lived in Sydney from 1998-2001.
My Foot health career began over 20 years ago working in ski and mountaineering shops, fitting ski boots and climbing boots, and making custom foot beds. Worked as a professional boot fitter in ski resorts in Europe before moving to the UK in 2002 to study a BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree.
Dr.Tariq Khan
Senior Podiatrist/Special Interest Dermatology
Tayla Forland
Senior Podiatrist
Tayla studied a Bachelor’s Degree in Podiatric Medicine from Western Sydney University. She is passionate about effective communication and access to information in healthcare. She enjoys all aspects of podiatry with a detailed interest in dance and sports podiatry, and has completed further study in manual therapies & dry needling, strength and conditioning, technique development for ballet dancers and dance assessments.
Tayla’s interest in managing chronic skin, nail and musculoskeletal health in the lower limb stems from her experience in high-level athletics and dance. Her current extracurricular interests include reading, ballet and weightlifting, as well as a good chat with just about anyone!
Zac Hook
Senior Podiatrist
Zac was born & raised in Newcastle and graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2016. After graduating he moved down to Victoria and worked in private practice. He has a passion for biomechanics and sports podiatry, nail surgeries and having a chat with his general podiatry patients.
Zac has followed soccer his entire life but he loves watching NFL football and darts. On the weekend, he loves going on nature walks and catching up with mates. He likes to ensure that his patients are not limited by foot pain so that they can too do what they love doing.
Will Zalloua
Senior Podiatrist
William Zalloua graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine. He is passionate in all aspects of podiatry with a special interest in surgery, sports and lower limb biomechanics. Patient centred care is a key foundation in William’s approach to Podiatry, providing patients with the best possible management plan suited to their goals and individual needs.
William enjoys spending time with family and friends in his spare time, in particular going to his family’s farm riding motorbikes and sitting by the fire in nature. He is passionate about health, training at the gym and an avid kickboxer, incorporating his knowledge in biomechanics to perform at his best. His love for podiatry began at a young age of 16 and hasn’t looked back.
Sarah Sowerby
Practice Manager
Jane Gillings
Reception
Jane Gillings has been with the ModPod Team since 2009 and plays an integral role running and organising the clinic. She is married with three children and is keen tennis player , snow skier and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.
Jane has a background in marketing and research.
Clare Thomas
Reception
Clare has been with the ModPod team since 2010. She is married with two children and a large dog! A keen gardener and cook, she also enjoys Pilates and barre exercising as well as daily walks with the dog.
Clare has a background in media and television sales.
