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Natalie Bennett - Podiatrist / Founder
Natalie Bennett graduated with podiatry degree in Sydney, Australia in 1994, completing two years residency at Gosford Hospital with specializations in diabetic foot wound care and pediatric podiatry.
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In 1997, Natalie set up her own podiatry practice in Sydney. In 2003 she commenced a Master’s Degree in Health Management and Health Policy as well as taking on the role of Area Director of Podiatry services for the Central and South Western Sydney regions - consisting of five hospitals including the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (a teaching and research facility attached to Sydney University) and four community health centers. Her role as director included consultation, planning and the establishment of two community health centers and their podiatry services.
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In 2010, she relocated to Bermuda where she worked for a local podiatry practice, developing a strong reputation as a dedicated podiatrist who provides foot care services along with committing to the long-term care of persons with diabetic foot conditions. Natalie has been an active Board member for both the Bermuda Diabetes Association Board and the Bermuda Podiatry Board.
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Stuart McIntosh - Podiatrist
Stuart McIntosh graduated with a Podiatry degree with honors in the UK in 1999. He worked at various NHS clinics, hospitals and private practices throughout Manchester and London including a clinical role within Boots (pharmacy chain in the UK). In 2004 became the owner of a private practice in Manchester.
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Stuart has over 25 years' experience in all areas of podiatry, including diabetic, surgical and musculoskeletal limb and footcare. He moved to Bermuda 2007 and has been consulting in private practice since his arrival.
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Stuart holds Bermudian status and has been a member of the Bermuda Podiatry Board for over 12 years.
Shaleeah Simmons - Podiatrist
Shaleeah Simmons, the newest member of our team, pursued her education in England, building a strong foundation in healthcare through various roles within the NHS. Her experience includes wound care management, conducting routine and chronic disease health checks, phlebotomy, patient education, and supporting multidisciplinary teams in delivering community-based care. This hands-on experience helped her develop strong clinical, communication, and patient-centred care skills.
In 2014, Shaleeah completed a Foot Health Practitioner course and began providing domiciliary foot care services. In 2020, she joined a private podiatry practice, which inspired her to pursue a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Podiatry, which she completed in 2024.
Since graduating, Shaleeah has practiced as a qualified podiatrist, providing comprehensive care including routine treatments, nail surgery, and biomechanical assessments and treatments. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Royal College of Podiatry,
Shaleeah looks forward to contributing her skills and knowledge to the island’s podiatry care.
Melanie Cabral - Operations Manager
Melanie is the welcoming face of Arches Podiatry, greeting everyone with a warm smile and friendly personality. With over 8 years' experience as a receptionist and administrative assistant, Melanie keeps the front desk running smoothly – scheduling appointments, answering questions and making sure each visit starts off on the right foot.
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A dedicated wife and mother, Melanie brings her caring nature into everything she does, creating a warm environment for both patients and podiatrists. When not keeping things organised at Arches, Melanie enjoys curling up with a good book and spending quality time with her family.​
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Good-natured, reliable and always ready to help, Melanie is a valued part of the Arches team.
