About Us
At The Podiatry Clinic, your foot health is our priority.
We provide trusted, high-quality medical care for a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions, from everyday issues to more complex concerns requiring minor surgical procedures.
Established in Wellington in 1978, we are one of New Zealand’s most experienced podiatry practices. Our team of qualified podiatrists brings decades of clinical expertise to the treatment of ingrown toenails, sports injuries, verrucae, corns, calluses, orthotic therapy and more.
Whether you're an athlete, a busy professional, or someone simply wanting to walk without pain, we’re here to help.
We understand that coming in with foot problems can sometimes feel uncomfortable—but rest assured, nothing surprises us.
We've seen it all, and you’ll be treated with empathy, discretion, and respect at every stage of your care.
Our clinic is grounded in best-practice medical standards. All podiatrists are registered with the NZ Ministry of Health and the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand. We follow strict infection control procedures and maintain sterile conditions for every appointment.
You’ll find us friendly, approachable, and committed to delivering the best outcomes for you and your whānau.
We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with extended hours until 7:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays for your convenience.
Setting a Standard of Excellence in Podiatric Care
Our clinic is proud to be accredited under the Allied Health Services Standard NZS 8171, a recognised benchmark for quality and safety in healthcare. This accreditation reflects our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and best practice across all areas of podiatry.
More than simply meeting the standard, we continually strive to exceed it - through ongoing professional development, evidence-based practice, and a strong focus on patient outcomes.
Our team remains dedicated to delivering the highest level of care, ensuring that every patient receives safe, effective and consistently high-quality treatment.
Meet Our Team
Kathy Hitchcox
Principal Podiatrist
Kathy established The Podiatry Clinic in 1978, and is a past Chairperson, and Member, of the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand.
Kathy is a graduate of, and past Clinical Lecturer at the New Zealand School of Podiatry and has been a private practitioner in Wellington since that time. She also has extensive experience as a serving member on various legislative and professional disciplinary committees as well as in undergraduate clinical teaching.
She is a founding Member of the NZ College of Podiatric Surgery, is a Registered Podiatrist (NZMOH), a founding Member of the Podiatric Medical Practitioners Continuing Professional Development Network and a member of Podiatry NZ (NZ Society of Podiatrists).
Kathy is currently serving the profession as a Member of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
She specialises in General Podiatric Medicine and is also trained in toenail surgery as well as diabetic assessment, local anaesthesia, routine nail & skin care, fungal nail & skin infections, verruca treatment, biomechanics, injury of the foot & lower limb and orthotic therapy.
Lili Rowe
Senior Podiatrist
Lili graduated from the University of Southampton School of Podiatry (UK).
As an active sportswoman she understands how injuries of the foot and lower limb develop and recognises the most appropriate treatment regimes to get athletes back to performance.
As well as specialising in General Podiatric Practice, and ingrown toenail surgery, Lili particularly enjoys the musculoskeletal/biomechanical aspect of podiatry, helping others to return to their hobbies and competition.
Tracy Burke
Reception / Admin
Libby Palmer
Reception / Admin
Both Tracy and Libby are experienced Medical Receptionists and form our "Front Line" staff.
Together they look after the best interests of our patients and make sure our practice runs smoothly and efficiently.
They are your point of contact with us, and will do all they can to help you to secure an appointment which suits your needs.
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