Our Team
Kiseon Hong
BHSc Podiatry, PG.Dip Sport & Exercise Medicine
Director & Principal Podiatrist
Te Atatu
Mon, Wed, Fri
Kiseon is the director and principal podiatrist at Waitakere Foot. He has taken Waitakere Foot from its humble beginnings as the sole practitioner at the single Te Atatu clinic, to the busy entity it is today. Kiseon is very enthusiastic about providing quality podiatry care and is very popular with patients, who travel from all over Auckland to see him. With over 10 years’ experience, Kiseon is often complimented for his gentle and well-mannered care.
Graduating from AUT University in 2006, Kiseon places emphasis on continuing education and professional development to ensure patients get the best foot care possible. Since graduating, Kiseon has competed a postgraduate diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine from Otago University in 2011. He takes great pride in giving back to Podiatry as a profession, through clinical education for podiatry students.
He has a special interest in surgery, orthotic therapy, exercise prescription and sports injuries. Kiseon is fluent in Korean.
Outside of his busy work schedule, Kiseon spends time with his wife and three children.
Jiansi (Amy) Wu
BHSc Podiatry
Senior Podiatrist & Rest Home Specialist
Henderson, Off Site
Mon - Fri
*Currently on Maternity leave*
Jiansi – known as Amy – graduated from AUT University in 2012 and joined the Waitakere Foot team shortly after. As the Rest Home Specialist, Amy is often found off site at the various aged care facilities Waitakere Foot services. She has a special interest in diabetes foot management, geriatric and general podiatric care.
Born in China, Amy migrated to New Zealand at the age of 11. She is fluent in English, Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, loves tasting different cultural foods and sharing them with her husband.
Kirsty Wannan
BHSc Podiatry
Senior Podiatrist
New Lynn
Mon - Sat
Kirsty graduated from AUT University in 2013 and has been working at Waitakere Foot since. Over the past few years, she has gained valuable experience in all clinical aspects of podiatry. Kirsty is our Senior Podiatrist in New Lynn and has a special interest in biomechanical analysis and musculoskeletal injuries. She is also a specialist in the PACT Med light treatment for fungal nails, a specialist treatment only available at our New Lynn Branch.
Kirsty’s love for sports, whether it be competing or supporting, has played a key role in furthering her knowledge in sports podiatry. She is a member of Piha Lifesaving Club and completes competitively in surf sports.
Natasha Langridge
BHSc Podiatry, MPNZ, Beauty Therapy College of NZ Aesthetician Certificate
Podiatrist
New Lynn, Off Site
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Natasha has been at Waitakere Foot for over 3 years. She joined the team after graduating from AUT University in 2014. Natasha is a qualified massage and beauty therapist, having swapped careers after six years in the beauty industry. She has a passion for general podiatry, combining her beauty and podiatry skills to offer a therapeutic podiatry service. Based in New Lynn, Natasha is also one of our PACT Med specialists.
Natasha is found part-time at our New Lynn branch, or off site at various aged care facilities Waitakere Foot service. Outside of work, Natasha enjoys spending time with her husband and son, she loves 70s and 80s fashion, and is an avid WWE fan.
Paula McGahan
BHSc Podiatry
Podiatrist
Te Atatu, Henderson
Mon - Sat
Paula graduated from AUT University in 2015. She worked as a podiatrist in Christchurch and Waikato before joining the Waitakere Foot team in 2018. Paula takes great pride in creating individually tailored treatment plans to care for each patient needs. She has a keen eye for biomechanical analysis and sports podiatry, placing importance in understanding and exploring the different ways our bodies move.
Paula was born and bred on her family beef farm in the Northern district and enjoys hunting, fishing and being on the farm. She is also a keen squash player and enjoys spending time with her partner and family.
Zane Green
BHSc (Podiatry)
Senior Podiatrist
Henderson, Off Site
Mon - Sat
Zane graduated from AUT University in 2006 with Kiseon and joined Waitakere Foot in 2019. Specialising in Biomechanics, Surgery and Orthotic Prescription, you will find Zane at our Henderson or Manukau Clinics. He is passionate about Podiatry as a whole, specifically how the greater public could benefit from expert foot advice. Zane returned to Auckland after spending 4 years in Dunedin with his family
Zane returned to Auckland after spending 4 years in Dunedin with his family. He is a keen sportsman having played football at top level, for various Premier League sides in both Auckland and Dunedin, and is part of the coaching staff in the National League and is furthering his coaching within NZ Football.
A born and raised Westie, Zane enjoys spending time with his three children.
Ashley Worthington
BHSc (Podiatry)
Podiatrist
Te Atatu, Off Site
Mon - Sat
Ashley joined the Waitakere Foot Team in 2019 after working in the Bay of Plenty. Graduating from AUT University in 2016, her passion for Podiatry came after she discovered how important the biomechanics of the foot and lower limb are in preventing secondary flow on issues in the rest of the body. This, along with her passion for sports, sparked her specialisation in Sports Podiatry and Biomechanics. She brings a wealth of knowledge in the Diabetic Foot and is often complimented on her friendliness, as she enjoys taking the time to get to know her patients.
Ashley is a keen sportswoman, playing rugby, league and touch. This passion for sports has played a significant part in furthering her knowledge in Sports Podiatry. Ashley is found at our Te Atatu Peninsula Clinic or our satellite Diabetic Clinics.
Wyllowe Poata
BBus (Economics, ER & HRM)
Practice Manager
Te Atatu, Henderson
Mon - Fri
Wyllowe has been a part of the Waitakere Foot team for over 5 years, initially joining Kiseon to assist with accounts. This sparked her interest in business studies, consequently completing a Business degree at AUT University in 2018. She has seen the growth of Waitakere Foot and enjoys hearing the positive feedback the community has. As Practice Manager, Wyllowe is responsible for making sure Waitakere Foot runs smoothly.
Outside of Waitakere Foot, Wyllowe is a keen footballer as both a coach and player. She enjoys travel, reading and spending time with her family.
Shelly Anderson
Administrator
New Lynn, Henderson
Mon - Sat
Shelly joined the Waitakere Foot team in 2014 following time as a stay at home mum. She has a wealth of administration experience and an excellent phone manner. Shelly is the friendly voice you hear on the phone, and the helpful face you see in some of our branches. Along with being our receptionist, Shelly is our trained podiatry assistant, specifically for PACT Med treatment. She is a certified fitter of therapeutic shoes, namely Dr Comfort which Waitakere Foot stocks in New Lynn.
Shelly is a keen walker, completing numerous half marathons for a charity close to her heart, Starship. In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends.