
Expert Care for Every Step
Professional foot and ankle treatment in the heart of Howick
At Howick Podiatry, we provide expert, compassionate care for every step of your journey. From children to seniors, we deliver comprehensive foot health solutions tailored to your individual needs.
Our Services
Comprehensive podiatry care tailored to your individual needs

Nail & Skin Care
Professional, gentle treatment for ingrown toenails, fungal infections, corns, calluses, and general nail care to keep your feet healthy and comfortable.
- Ingrown toenail treatment
- Fungal nail treatment
- Corn & callus removal
- General nail care

Sports Injuries & Orthotics
Specialised treatment for sports-related foot injuries, heel pain, flat feet, high arches. We create custom orthotic solutions to reduce pain, optimise your performance and prevent future injuries.
- Sports injury treatment
- Custom orthotics
- Gait analysis
- Biomechanical assessment
Children's Podiatry
Gentle, expert care for growing feet. We address common childhood foot conditions and ensure healthy development from first steps onwards.
- Growing pains
- Flat feet assessment
- In-toeing/out-toeing
- Wart treatment
Diabetic Foot Care
Comprehensive diabetic foot assessments and ongoing care to prevent complications and maintain optimal foot health.
- Diabetic assessments
- Wound care
- Circulation checks
- Neuropathy management

Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Expert treatment for painful ingrown toenails, including conservative care and minor surgical procedures performed in-clinic.
- Conservative treatment
- Partial nail avulsion
- Pain relief
- Prevention advice
About Howick Podiatry
Expert care for every step
You'll find Howick Podiatry inside the Velca Health Clinic — and that's something we think makes a real difference for you. Being under the same roof as physiotherapists, chiropractors and other health professionals means we can work together on your care, share ideas, and make sure you're getting the best possible treatment from every angle. No running between clinics, no repeating your story — just joined-up care that helps you get back on your feet, faster.
Our mission is to deliver expert care for every step — helping you maintain healthy, pain-free feet so you can stay active and enjoy life to the fullest.

Heidi Barton
Principal Podiatrist
Meet Heidi Barton
Principal Podiatrist
Heidi graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) in 2010 and has since built a career that spans nearly every corner of the profession — from community diabetes care and teaching clinical skills at AUT, to nine years running a private practice in Central and East Auckland. Most recently, she's been working in private practice and prior to that almost five years as a specialist podiatrist at Whakatāne Hospital.With over 15 years of experience, Heidi's expertise covers everything from your toenails to your knees. Whether you're dealing with painful or fungal nails, stubborn arch and heel pain, or an Achilles injury that just won't shift, she brings both the clinical depth and the gentle touch to help you find lasting relief — from routine corn and callus care through to custom orthotics and ingrown toenail surgery.Since 2023, Heidi has also served as a podiatrist member of the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand, contributing to the governance of the profession alongside her clinical work.Outside the clinic, Heidi is a mum of two who has been steadily working through Auckland's 52 maunga with her family since hanging up her netball shoes in 2022.
Qualifications & Memberships
- Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
- Registered with Podiatry Board of New Zealand
- Member of Podiatry New Zealand
- ACC Registered Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get In Touch
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Contact Information
Address
3/10 Wellington Street, Howick