Who are we?
River Brook Medical Centre
Stirchley Podiatry started in 2023 from Bournville Health Hub on Mary Vale Road, growing from strength to strength the local community have helped the practice to thrive meaning as of October 2025 we have moved to a new location on the grounds of River Brook Medical Practice.
Appointments made after the 4th October 2025 will be from this location:
River Brook Medical Centre
3 River Brook Drive,
Stirchley
B30 2SH
Together, Helena and Minal have in excess of 30 years experience as Podiatrists.
There is nothing they haven't seen when it comes to feet!
Helena Meally - Podiatrist
Helena graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2011 with BSc(Hons) in Podiatry. Helena went on to work in the NHS, spending the majority of her career in Yorkshire, working in Diabetes, Clinical Education and Advanced Practice.
Helena is a non-medical prescriber and in 2020 completed a Masters in Podiatry focusing on Diabetes and Research. She has co-authored multiple papers and enjoys presenting these at national conferences, recently attending the European Wound Management Association Conference in Barcelona.
She is experienced in minor surgery and all aspects of footcare, however continues to expand her knowledge of up to date effective treatments available.
Helena continues to split her time between Stirchley Podiatry and her NHS role as Clinical Team Lead in Solihull.
Any spare time Helena has is usually spent walking with her dog Alfie who you might see around the establishments of Stirchley.
Helena works Thursdays and Saturdays at Stirchley Podiatry
HCPC Registration Number: CH32372
Minal Padhiar - Podiatrist
Minal Padhiar trained at the Northampton school of Podiatry and has been qualified for 24 years. Working within the NHS she has gained specialist experience in wound care and management. Her role within the NHS involves the assessment and treatment of "high risk" patients, working closely within a multi-disciplinary team both in the community and hospital settings
Attending many conferences and training days has kept Minal up to date with latest technology and practices within Podiatry. Minal is about to embark on a Masters degree unit to become a non-medical prescriber.
In her spare time she enjoys travelling, walking, swimming and reading.
Minal works Tuesdays at Stirchley Podiatry
HCPC Registration Number: CH13922
Joanne Titcombe - Admin
Jo is the friendly voice who will return your calls to book in your appointments.
She is an experienced administrator and has a wealth of knowledge about podiatry.
Alfie - Chief Morale Officer
Alfie has recently been promoted to Chief Morale Officer.
Although you won't see him at Stirchley Podiatry, if you do see him around Stirchley and Cotteridge he enjoys a fuss and a treat!