Dean Hartley

Podiatrist, Adjunct Fellow (Engineering)

Dean Hartley is a Podiatrist of over 15 years. Dean co-founded Balance Podiatry and iOrthotics (Brisbane and New York, USA) and, in 2018, Healthia Limited, Australia, a publicly listed allied health organisation.

In his role as Director, Dean guides the business and technical development of iOrthotics in Australia and the two US businesses, iOrthotics USA (New York) and Performance Laboratories (New Jersey).

Since 2015, Dean has collaborated with The University of Queensland (School of Engineering), Queensland University of Technology and HP to introduce 3D Printed technologies, digital workflows and 3D scanning into orthotic manufacturing.

In 2022, Dean was awarded an Adjunct Fellow position in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.

Dean also jointly set up the Healthia R&D Hub in 2021 and continues to advise on tech-enabled healthcare with involvement in technology-focused research through the private allied health sector.

Scott Morrison

BHthSc (Pod) (Hons), BSc (HMS)

Scott co-founded Allsports Podiatry in 2003. Scott has a Bachelor of Science (Human Movement Studies) from the University of Queensland (1998) and a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) with Honours from the Queensland University of Technology (2001).

Since graduating Scott has worked primarily in the clinical setting and has enjoyed several years as a member of staff at QUT, teaching anatomy, orthotic manufacture, and biomechanics to podiatry students.

For the past 6 years he has been the GM at iOrthotics Brisbane. Scott’s focus has been on enhancing the day-to-day workflow and innovating within the Orthotic manufacturing industry. This has contributed to iOrthotics gaining; ISO 9001 and 13485 (medical devices) Certification.

He has also had a special interest in providing training and mentoring to prescribing podiatrists, along with leading Healthia’s R&D Hub projects and supervising PHD researchers involved within the business. 3 PhD students from both QUT and UQ, are currently collaborating with iOrthotics on the CRC-project titled: Design-led advanced manufacturing of smart orthotics for remote Australia.

Robert Conenello

DPM

Dr. Robert Conenello is an internationally recognized sports medicine podiatrist, lecturer, and authority in lower extremity biomechanics, sports injury rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and performance optimization. With more than 35 years in private practice as founder of Orangetown Podiatry, he has dedicated his career to “empowering the athlete within” every patient — from elite competitors to everyday active individuals. Dr. Conenello has lectured nationally and internationally on biomechanics, functional foot orthotics, shockwave therapy, sports medicine, gait analysis, and emerging regenerative technologies, including ESWT, EMTT, and SWIFT microwave therapy. He serves as a consultant to multiple footwear and orthotic companies and has contributed to shoe development, biomechanics education, white papers, and sports medicine publications. A former President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Dr. Conenello has served on the medical staff of major athletic events including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Racing the Planet’s Sahara Desert ultramarathon. His experience also includes consulting and educational involvement with professional, collegiate, Olympic, and Special Olympics athletes and organizations around the world. Known for blending clinical science with real-world athletic application, Dr. Conenello brings a practical, energetic, and highly engaging approach to topics involving movement efficiency, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement.