Stephen qualified in 1998 from the University of Central England in Birmingham with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. He is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Stephen holds certificates in local anaesthesia, podiatric acupuncture and cortico-steroid injection therapy. 

As well as working at Bay Podiatry, Stephen also works for Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust as an advanced podiatrist in the orthopaedic biomechanics team. Stephen has vast experience in biomechanics and sports injuries.

Robert qualified in 2002 from the University of Huddersfield with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. He is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Robert holds certificates in local anaesthesia, Prescription Only Medicines, podiatric acupuncture and cortico-steroid injection therapy. Robert also has a Post Graduate Diploma in the theory of Podiatric Surgery. 

As well as working at Bay Podiatry Robert also works for Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust as an advanced podiatrist in the orthopaedic foot and ankle team. Robert has a particular interest in verruca treatments and nail surgery.

Alison Traill

Associate Podiatrist

Alison qualified in 1997 from New College Durham with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. She is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Alison holds certificates in local anaesthesia, Prescription Only Medicines and cortico-steroid injection therapy. 

As well as working at Bay Podiatry Alison also works for Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust as a specialist podiatrist.

Alison has a particular interest in nail surgery and the foot in diabetes.

Bekki Weightman

Associate Podiatrist

Bekki qualified in 2003 from University of Salford with BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Bekki holds a certificate in local anaesthesia.

Bekki has previously worked at NHS trusts in London and in the North West. She has recently left a private clinic in the Greater Manchester area where she worked for 8 years, and has relocated to the North East. 

Jo Costello

Associate Podiatrist

Jo has recently qualified from New College Durham with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. She is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and is a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.

Jo holds certificates in local anaesthesia and Prescription Only medicines. As well as being a qualified podiatrist, Jo has also worked extensively as a sports massage therapist for over 13 years and has particular interests in musculoskeletal issues of the lower limb, dermatology and nail surgery.