Leonard Merito BHSc (Podiatry)
Kia ora my name is Leonard Merito. I enjoy playing touch and volleyball during summer and rugby during winter. I was born in Whakatane and lived there until I finished secondary school at Whakatane high school in 2005. In 2006 I moved to Auckland to study a Certificate in Health Science at the University of Auckland which led me to study Podiatry at AUT University. I am excited to be in the field of Podiatry as I have had my own experiences of how foot problems have impacted on quality of life. I have recently moved back to Whakatane because this is where I grew up, it is where my whanau and friends are and I want to contribute to the community that moulded me into the person I am today.

Welcome

Thank you for choosing to see a Foot Mechanics Podiatrist. We have prepared this information to make you feel welcome at our clinic. Firstly we want you to know that your feet are in good hands. Podiatrists are registered health professionals and are the experts in lower limb health. You should feel free to ask questions at any stage during your visit to see us, we are here to help you.

A consultation with a Foot Mechanics Podiatrist will always start with a discussion with you. In medical terms we call this history taking and this helps us understand the background, and context to the problem you want help with. Once we understand what you want help with the Podiatrist will do an assessment. The assessment enables the Podiatrist to understand the medical background to your problem, the Podiatrist will explain the findings to you, and you are welcome to ask any questions so that you understand.

The Podiatrist will explain the treatment plan with you and in most cases treatment can start today. Again ask any question you may have. Thanks again, and we look forward to helping you.