Steve Owens has been serving the Richmond region and the Epworth Hospital with exceptional care for close to 30 years. Steve provides a strong emphasis on current techniques and personal service. His main areas of interest include foot orthotics, fracture management, knee bracing (post op, sports and arthritis), neuromuscular (lower limb), spinal bracing and sports medicine. Steve holds a Diploma in Applied Science (1984, Lincoln Institute) and a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (2001, La Trobe University). Earlier in his career, Steve worked for a private orthotic company that had contracts with many public hospitals. This meant Steve was responsible for all inpatient and outpatient orthotic requirements for St Vincent’s Hospital, Western Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, Prince Henry’s (now incorporated into Monash Medical Centre), PANCH (now Northern Hospital), Kew Cottages as well as a diverse range of private clients. In 1993, Steve opened a private practice in Richmond called Stephen Owens and Gayle Morrison Orthotics. In 2021, the clinic joined forces with Orthotics Plus and is now known today as Orthotics Plus Richmond.

Lucy graduated with a Masters in Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics from LaTrobe University in 2017 and has worked in private practice since graduation. Prior to working as a Clinical Orthotist, Lucy has managed her own practice as a Remedial Massage Therapist treating various musculoskeletal conditions. During her orthotics practice, Lucy has gained experience in acute trauma and fracture bracing, orthopaedics, foot orthoses including sensorimotor foot orthoses and lower limb neuromuscular bracing. She has also worked closely with private hospitals in the north and west assessing and delivering orthotic solutions to inpatients and at outpatient clinics. Lucy has a passion for working with people to provide the best care possible for their needs and circumstances. She places great emphasis on educating clients on the use of their orthoses to achieve the best possible outcomes.