Our Team
Kiseon Hong
BHSc Podiatry, PG.Dip Sport & Exercise Medicine
Director & Principal Podiatrist
Te Atatu
Wed
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.
Kiseon teaches at AUT University as a clinical educator and is a elected Board member of Podiatry NZ.
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.
Kiseon is currently not taking on new patients.
Kirsty Wannan
BHSc Podiatry
Senior Podiatrist
Te Atatu
Tues, Thurs, Fri
Kirsty graduated from AUT University in 2013 and has been working at Waitakere Foot since. Over the years, she has gained valuable experience in all clinical aspects of podiatry, establishing a loyal following in the community. Kirsty is our Senior Podiatrist in Te Atatu 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 Te Atatu Branch. She is very popular among our patients.
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.
Paula McGahan
BHSc Podiatry
Podiatrist
Henderson
Mon - Fri
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, and recently completed post graduate diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (Otago University). She is currently pursuing Master Degree at AUT University.
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.
Amy (Jiansi) Wu
BHSc (Podiatry)
Senior Podiatrist
Te Atatu
Tues
Jiansi (Amy) graduated from AUT University in 2010 and joined the Waitakere Foot Team shortly after. Amy has worked in a variety of diabetic and general clinics, also serving a range of aged care facilities. She has a special interest in the field of diabetes foot management, skin and nail footcare.
Born in China, Amy migrated to New Zealand at the age of 11. She is fluent in English, Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese. She enjoys reading, loves tasting different cultural foods and sharing them with family. You will find Amy Te Atatu clinics.
Alexandra Goodchild
BHSc (Podiatry)
Podiatrist
Off Site
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Alexandra joined the Waitakere Foot team in 2020 following the global COVID-19 pandemic. She graduated from AUT University in 2019 after taking a career change, deciding to branch into healthcare; something which she is very passionate about. Podiatry combined many topics that were of interest to Alex, and have allowed her to expand her knowledge in Diabetic Foot & Aged Care Podiatry – which she now specialises in. Alex is our main Rest Home Podiatrist.
Alexandra was born in Auckland, however spent most of her life living abroad in England & Australia. She enjoys spending time with family & friends; especially her two daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, scuba diving and reading.
Angelika Zemke-Mudaliar
BHSc (Podiatry)
Podiatrist
Te Atatu
Sat
Angelika, known by her patients as Ange, graduated from AUT in 2020 and joined the Waitakere Foot team shortly after finishing her studies. She has always had an interest in Medicine and chose to pursue Podiatry as she went to a Podiatrist while rehabbing ankle and knee injuries from Netball. Her interests are in Musculoskeletal Podiatry and the High-Risk Foot, and currently working 3 days in high-risk foot clinic at WDHB. Ange enjoys getting to know her general care patients as well as utilising Orthotic Therapy for patients with any biomechanical issues. In Otahuhu Ange looks after diabetic patients, educating them on diabetes and working alongside nurses and doctors to create patient and whanau centred management plans for long term conditions.
Ange’s family migrated to New Zealand in 2003 from Fiji and she is fluent in Hindi. If you speak Hindi and find it easier to communicate this way, she is happy to look after you! Ange is a big foodie and will always be trying food from different cafes and restaurants. She also enjoys going to weekend markets, spending time with her friends and family and collecting houseplants!
Ange is currently available at our Te Atatu Clinic on Saturdays.
Abrar Ahmed
BHSc (Podiatry)
Podiatrist
New Lynn
Mon - Fri
Abrar joined Waitakere Foot in 2024 after graduating from AUT University in 2022. Abrar has experience in a wide range of podiatric aspects including diabetes management and various skin and nail conditions.
Abrar’s clinical knowledge provides invaluable hands-on experience, allowing me to further enhance my skills and understanding of podiatric care. She is very passionate about continuing professional development and making a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals within my community and beyond.
Furthermore, Abrar’s willingness to learn, resilience, and excellent problem-solving skills equip her to tackle challenges in the field of podiatry effectively.
Abrar is available in New Lynn Clinic.
Keen Thayanantham
BHSc (Podiatry), MPNZ
Podiatrist
Te Atatu, Off Site
Mon - Fri
Keen joined Waitakere Foot in 2025 with a strong passion for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. His goal is to specialise in this area and help people improve their mobility and overall foot health. Keen also enjoys helping elderly people with general foot care, ensuring they stay comfortable and active.
Keen is originally from Sri Lanka and speak Tamil, and enjoys playing football. He spends his time traveling, hanging out with friends, or listening to grime music. Keen is always eager to learn and grow in the field of podiatry while enjoying the things that keep me motivated. Currently available in Te Atatu Clinic.
Christel Masagca
BHSc (Podiatry)
Podiatrist
Henderson
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Christel completed her Podiatry degree at AUT in 2021. Christel has always been interested in various sports growing up and has done competitive running which gave her an early insight and understanding on the functional aspects of the lower limb. She has enjoyed all aspects of podiatry although through her studies, she has developed a particular interest in diabetic care. She loves seeing the positive impact of podiatry in patients, helping them achieve a greter quality of life.
Christel is of Filipino descent and speaks Tagalog fluently. Outside of work, she enjoys an active lifestyle playing volleyball socially and going to the gym. She is available in Henderson Clinic.
Sarah Murphy-Bishop
BHSc Podiatry
Senior Podiatrist
Te Atatu
Mon, Thurs
Sarah graduated from AUT University in 2007 and started working for Waitakere Foot in 2024. Since this time, she has gained experience across all aspects of Podiatry, initially working in a private clinic on the North Shore before heading off on her OE. Sarah spent time as a locum in the UK working for the NHS, treating musculoskeletal injuries. During this time, she enjoyed traveling around the UK and Europe, which increased her thirst for further travel. She then moved to Australia for a year, before moving back to NZ.
She now resides on the Northwest Coast of Auckland, where she enjoys spending her evenings and weekends in the outdoors with her family, including her two young sons. Common activities she enjoys include trail running, mountain biking, and spending time at the forest and beach.
Brett Menezes
BHSc Podiatry, PG Cert Health Science and Rehab
Podiatrist
New Lynn
Mon - Fri
Brett, a proud graduate of AUT Podiatry School in 2021, has always been passionate about biomechanics and musculoskeletal health. He has advanced his career by earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science and Rehabilitation.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Brett is a dedicated competitive hockey player and values spending quality time with his family. His introduction to podiatry came through a personal experience with a misdiagnosed injury. A visit to a podiatrist led to a proper diagnosis and an effective management plan, which sparked his interest in the field.
Brett’s journey reflects his commitment to continuous learning and excellence in podiatry, driven by both professional ambition and personal experience.
Jessica Patel
Receptionist
New Lynn
Mon - Fri
Coming Soon
Tamara Jordan
Receptionist
Henderson
Mon - Sat
Tamara joined the Waitakere Foot team in 2022. Originally from Hamilton, Tamara moved to West Auckland in 2013. With a background in hospitality, management & sales, she has a passion for helping people and is our wonderful receptionist behind the desk in our Henderson Clinic.
She has 2 wonderful children she spends most her time with at home enjoying playgrounds swimming, karate, and soccer and all that is involved in having 2 energetic boys. Tamara has strong family values and enjoys being with her family and friends.
Keira Schriefer
Junior Receptionist
Te Atatu
Mon, Tues, Fri
Keira joined the Waitakere Foot team in October 2022. Currently working as a part-time receptionist at our Te Atatu Branch, Keira is new to the workforce and is enjoying meeting and speaking with all the friendly people of the Waitakere Foot community.
Born in Illinois, USA, Keira’s family moved to West Auckland in 2013. She is currently enrolled into studying Occupational Therapy at AUT University. In her spare time Keira is an eager football player, earning herself Te Atatu AFC Youth Player of the Year 2022. She loves spending time with her family and friends.