Meet the Team
Podiatrist
Co-director / Podiatrist
Youngho(James) Lee
James has lived in Australia since 2012. He completed a diploma of hospitality and commercial cookery in 2014, working as a qualified chef in various hotels and restaurants throughout Australia. His cooking is amazing!
James has been involved with volunteer work in third world countries since he was a young lad which grew his passion to be a health professional so he could spend his days helping those in need
He completed a Bachelor of Podiatry with Distinction at Newcastle University while continuing his volunteer work. He enjoys all aspects of podiatric care including diabetic and biomechanical assessments, wound care and orthotic intervention. To top it off, he also has a pretty good sense of humor!
Co-director / Podiatrist
Kimbo Tulio
Kimbo’s passion for health care started in the Philippines where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Looking for a chance to further pursue his career, he moved to Australia in 2013 along with his family. Kimbo enjoyed working in aged care with the elderly in various facilities in Sydney and Maitland before fate led him in the field of Podiatry. He then finished his Bachelor of Podiatry in the University of Newcastle in 2019. Kimbo loves the outdoors and the serenity he gets from fishing which attracted him to settle in The Great Lakes area. He is a passionate and caring individual who aims to always provide quality service to his clients ensuring they are very satisfied.
Samantha Shepherd
Samantha Shepherd has been with The Foot Whisperer since 2012 after graduating from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Podiatry. Whilst studying she worked in a podiatry clinic on the Central Coast. She loves working in all aspects of podiatry but has a special interest in ingrown nail care as she herself suffered from them throughout her childhood. Treating, preventing and educating people on Diabetic and Neurovascular lower limb complications is another aspect Samantha is passionate about as the rise of these complications has increased nationally since starting her career. Samantha has undertaken extra training in Dry needling from the lower back - feet. She is also due to finish her Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care Health Essentials in 2024. Samantha calls the Mid North Coast her home and welcomed a son in 2022. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf and swimming.
Receptionist
Receptionist
Leisa Smith
Leisa is a valued member of The Foot Whisperer reception team and has been with us since 2015. She has brought with her a wealth of knowledge from years of experience in the banking and health services industries. Leisa has a love of the outdoors and physical fitness and has always had a natural interest in health and wellbeing. Years of Ballet, Yoga, walking and cycling have made her feet a priority and is what drew Leisa to join this busy practice almost 10 years ago!
Receptionist
Kylie-Ann Parry
Kylie is one of the receptionist at the Foot Whisperer Taree and has been working there since September 2023.Kylie has work as a receptionist for the last 7 years in her previous workplace and has enjoyed being able to transfer the knowledge and experience that she gained to her role here.
Kylie enjoys spending time crafting and learning new crafty skills. She also enjoys spending time out in the garden.
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