Tsu Shan founder of Yin Health interviews our Podiatrist Colin Power:

TS: You’re excited about working with Yin Health. Tell us why.

Colin:  More than 25 years ago I had a dream to work in an integrated team that blended science and nature to deliver the best health service to a person and their family. Yin Health delivers this and more…Yes this makes me very excited to be part of Yin Health.

TS: So tell us your story.

Colin: Well the last so many years is best described a combination of life, love, family and friends all pivoting around a large and successful Podiatry practice.  We had our tough times and our good times like all of us do but family and patients always supported us through these times when I was off learning new things…Fast forward a bit …the Boys had grown up and left home so we made a decision to relocate to the Sunshine Coast and start a new adventure.

TS: Can you describe your style of Podiatry.

Colin: Your Health is a blend of science and nature…we are one big chemistry set with another indefinable ingredient added.
So when you present with problems such as …

• Diabetes Flat feet
• Ingrown toenails Heel Pain
• Sports injuries Corns & Callus
• Warts General foot pain

We look to see what blend of science and nature will best suit…this is were a team approach becomes a powerful tool, and the team at Yin Health is very strong.  A Chinese Doctor explained it to me this way…”Use the best from the East and the West…we do”

TS: So you are Western trained with a Masters degree in Podiatry…were do you get your Eastern influence?

Colin: Well that started when I was quite young with a strong involvement in Martial arts and meditation. In the 90′s meeting and becoming a personal student of Erle Montaigue the first Westerner to be awarded a Masters certificate in Tai Chi was a turning point in my Eastern studies. Being presented an instructors certificate in 2000 by Erle was a very proud moment.

TS: Let me bring you back to Foot Care…I’ll throw some words out and see how you respond.

Colin: Fire away.

TS: Barefoot Running

Colin: There is a Right time and a Right place if you are the Right person. You need to know both sides of the Barefoot running debate and make sure it is safe for you …we can help with that.  It is a very hot topic at the moment and a lot of false science is being thrown around. We would like to help you enjoy your sport in the way you want to do it…it’s your choice don’t let anyone take it away.

TS: High Heels

Colin: Some time Shoes…like some time food. A little now and then no worries, too much and you pay the price. If you overindulge we can help with some routine foot care.

TS: Orthotics (shoe inserts)

Colin: Sadly a powerful and useful tool that is being over prescribed…like antibiotics you could say. In the right hands they can be a saviour. In some health professionals hands orthotics are prescribed for the financial benefit of the professional rather than for the health benefits.

TS: Strong words…

Colin: It wouldn’t be the first time that we got in trouble for looking out for the patients interest.

TS: Any final words to summarise your approach.

Colin: Ok let me think…
- find out what is important to the patient 1st
- the patient’s story is the best story to listen to…it often holds the key
- in this busy world we respect your time as much as you respect ours
- we can’t guarantee that we can fix a problem (its actually against the Law) but we will guarantee that we will strive to find a solution that both of us can be happy with

TS: Thanks Colin…welcome to the Team at Yin Health

To make a booking with Colin, click here.

For more information about Podiatry, click here.

For more information about Tai Chi, click here.