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
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
New Lynn, 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.
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.
Emma Collins
Receptionist
Te Atatu
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Emma joined the Waitakere Foot team in early February 2021 in the role of part-time Receptionist at our Te Atatu Clinic. She is the friendly voice on the end of the phone and is often complimented on her polite & helpful nature.
Currently studying Psychology at AUT, Emma is hoping to specialise in Sports Psychology. She became interested in healthcare as she naturally has the desire help people in need and is passionate about improving people’s health in any way she can. Her role at Waitakere Foot will help her gain a better understanding in the healthcare industry, help building confidence, and gain experience in patient interaction.
Emma plays many sports like AFL, football and touch. She also enjoys going fishing with her family and spending time with her friends & family.
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.