Hello, my name is Rashmita, I am a Podiatrist and part owner of Billericay Podiatry Clinic. During my working life I have had the benefit of extensive experience through working in the NHS and in private practice. Over the years I have attended many additional courses which have helped to reinforce my knowledge and allowed me to learn new skills and new thinking around treatment protocols and planning.

I also run a practice in Enfield which I have been doing for the past 18 years. This is within a multidisciplinary setting with other health professionals. This ran alongside working in the NHS. Entering private practice was a learning curve as I had to learn how to market my practice and build it from scratch. This has been a very valuable learning experience and continues to be as the world of marketing is always changing.

I have been a Podiatrist for over 30 years, and I still enjoy treating patients and helping them to feel better. Today we have the help of technology in the clinic to enable us to do this in a much more effective way. This together with an extensive and evolving knowledge base I feel is constantly improving the way in which I can provide and strive to provide excellent health care.

At Billericay I work as part of a team between two practices the other being Basildon Podiatry Clinic. Working as part of a team provides an opportunity to discuss issues with a colleague and also to refer a patient to someone who may be better able to deal with their issues. We have a team of extremely efficient and affable reception staff who have a great rapport with our patients.

I never feel as though I have been in this profession too long as it is always changing with new thinking and innovation.

When I have spare time, I like to go for a swim or to the gym. I also enjoy gardening and have many house plants. I also enjoy creative pursuits and my goal is to do more of this and especially painting.

I joined Rashmita and Sushila just as they set up their joint private practice in Billericay. I have worked in admin roles before, but I enjoy the interaction that I have with the patients at the practice. I have seen the practice and the team grow as well as witnessing the introduction of new and diverse treatments.

As I am diabetic, so it is great to know that my feet are looked after, and I now understand the benefit of regular general and preventative foot care as well as the need for diabetic assessments.

I enjoy talking to our older patients and I know that they look forward to coming and having a chat with me as we catch up on all the news. I also understand that some patients are nervous and sometimes a little embarrassed of their feet, but I like to put then at ease and assure them that the Podiatrist will take good care of them.

I was a little anxious coming back after the first lock down but Rashmita and Sushila had put covid safety measures in place for the patients and for us all as a team and it became second nature to us whereby I settled back into my role easily.

My hobbies are walking my dog and reading non-fiction and historical novels.

I qualified with a Bachelor of Health sciences in Podiatry from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa in 2023.My first Job was working for a private practice FEE4LIFE in Cape Town.

I relocated to the UK in June 2024 after landing a Job with the NHS. I took the opportunity to Join Basildon and Billericay Podiatry on a part-time basis.

I enjoy treating a variety of foot conditions and passionate about providing quality footcare. When I am not taking care of patients, you will find me in the kitchen trying out new recipes or at the gym.

I qualified from UEL as a Podiatrist in 2006. My first job was working within the South East Essex NHS. I stayed there for 2 years gaining valuable clinical experience and the confidence to be able to set up my own private practice. I happily worked within my own setting for 11 years but then felt that something was lacking and that I would benefit from being part of a team.

I worked with Basildon and Billericay Podiatry for 3 years and enjoyed my time there getting to know the patients and working with the team. I decided to step down from the permanent position to be more flexible with work so that I can spend time on family commitments. I am however, still pleased to be asked to do cover work for Basildon and Billericay Podiatry as I can reconnect with everyone.

I love to walk, swim and exercise in my spare time and enjoy most spending time with my friends and family.