About
Welcome to Footflex Podiatry. Since opening our doors in 2012, we’ve been welcoming patients seeking treatment for a wide variety of foot and lower limb problems.
Located down at the beautiful Half Moon Bay Marina, we take great pride in providing our community with high quality, patient-centric healthcare. Our team are here serve you, so let us know how we can help.
Our Team
Aleesha Nana | BHSc (Podiatry) PGDIPSEM - Currently on Maternity Leave
Director & Senior Podiatrist
Aleesha Nana is the Founder and Owner-Operator of Footflex Podiatry. She graduated from the Auckland University of Technology in 2009 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry. She has over 10 years of experience working in a wide variety of podiatry related foot and lower limb problems. A local girl, born and bred in East Auckland, she has set up two operating locations for Footflex Podiatry services. Aleesha will meet all your needs, including General Foot Care, Ingrown Toenails, Sports and Biomechanic Assessments, Gait Analysis, Orthotic Prescription and Footwear Advice. Aleesha also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports & Exercise Medicine which has helped specifically develop her treatment and management of sports related injuries. This interest developed during her 20 year background in field hockey, playing for her local club and representing Auckland. In her spare time Aleesha enjoy's hockey, fishing, hiking and travel.
As a podiatrist, she is passionate and always determined to ensure her patients are pain free. From the very young to the elderly, helping people getting back on their feet is her priority.
Heidi Barton | BHSc (PODIATRY)
Senior Podiatrist
Heidi graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) in 2010 and has since worked in many areas of podiatry. From community diabetes care in Wellington, teaching clinical skills at AUT, to a private practice in Central Auckland for 9 years. Most recently, she has been the specialist podiatrist at Whakatane Hospital for almost five years. Heidi has two young children and when she's not helping East Aucklanders experience the best version of their feet, she can be found attemping to climb all 52 maunga around Auckland with her family since retiring from social netball in 2017
Jessie Park | BHSc (Podiatry)
Senior Podiatrist
Jessie graduated a Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Podiatry from AUT University in 2013. Since then Jessie has gained a broad range of podiatry experience working in all facets of podiatry. She practised podiatry in Tasmania (AU) before her return to Auckland in 2017.
Jessie was born in South Korea and migrated to New Zealand at the age of 12. She is fluent in English and Korean. Outside of work she enjoys photography, video editing and travelling.
She believes that each individual is different and unique, therefore it is critical to treat patients in such manner and tailor the care and approach accordingly. She enjoys all areas of podiatry with particular interest in general podiatry and sports-related conditions and injuries.
Geeta Nana
Receptionist
Geeta comes to Footflex Podiatry with experience in customer service, previously running her own small Avon business. Geeta will be the friendly voice you hear over the phone or the warm smile that greets you at reception, she is always here to help.
Cara wilde
Receptionist
Cara is one of our friendly receptionists who will greet you either in person or on the phone. She is dedicated to making your experience with Footflex Podiatry a positive one.
Cara has a strong background in customer service and administration roles. Most recently having worked in an Electorate Office for a local MP.
Outside of work Cara is an artist who has exhibited her works for over 10 years. She also enjoys time with friends, reading and exercising. She is married with two children.