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Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic specializes in Custom Orthotics, Bracing & Recovery Products, Compression Therapy, Custom Made Footwear/Modifications. The clinic is serving Nepean, Ottawa, ON and other surrounding areas.
At Healthy Steps, their goal is to bring positive outcomes to their patients by providing orthotics services & dietitian services such as dietitian nutrition and products such as orthopedic shoes and custom inserts that helps them to have the ability to improve their health and lives.
Most conditions are treated with well-crafted orthotics and proper fitting footwear.
Or call (613) 823-2522
Monday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
December 6, 2023 11:12 pm local time
Tel: (613) 823-2522
At Healthy Steps we take the time to educate you about your foot-type and individual biomechanics. The goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to select healthy footwear.
In special cases when clients are unable to fit stock footwear, custom-made footwear can be prescribed by your physician. A biomechanical assessment is performed, your feet are casted using a three dimensional technique and your footwear is made from raw materials.
At Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic, we carry a wide range of lower limb and foot recovery products, carefully chosen by our expert team. Our commitment is to you.
Certified Pedorthist and Owner of Healthy Steps.
Derek is a certified pedorthist exclusively trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of custom made orthoses (also called orthotics) and footwear in order to alleviate and manage pain, discomfort and disabilities in the legs and feet.
Derek Gilmer is qualified throught the following associations:
Certified Pedorthist of Healthy Steps.
Richard is a certified pedorthist exclusively trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of custom made orthoses (also called orthotics) and footwear in order to alleviate and manage pain, discomfort and disabilities in the legs and feet.
Richard is qualified throught the following associations:
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator of Healthy Steps.
Alia is a supportive nutrition coach known for sound nutritional advice and a passion for helping people live a healthy lifestyle and is a certified Diabetes Educator. Much of her focus has been on senior’s health, diabetes, and heart health and weight management.
Her most recent interest is in getting families on track with a healthy lifestyle. This interest stems from her personal life where she juggles with finding balance with her career and being a mom to two young children. She is committed to continuous education in order to provide individuals and families with up-to-date evidence based practice.
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Jonathan Hoffman started in the pedorthic field in 2014 as a lab technician, manufacturing foot orthotics, while completing a bachelor's degree with honors in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. He then completed a diploma in Pedorthics at the University of Western Ontario and obtained his C. Ped (C) designation. Jonathan also has experience fitting patients with compression stockings as well as over-the-counter and custom orthopaedic bracing.
At Healthy Steps, we are committed in helping you put the right foot forward.
Our goal: to alleviate any pain or discomfort you may have in your feet or lower limbs.
At Healthy Steps in Ottawa we offer the following services:
At Healthy Steps, we take the unique step of combining the latest in technology with skilled craftsmanship and traditional orthotic manufacturing methods. We utilize the highest-quality materials best suited for orthotics, as well as industry-leading 3D laser scanning technology to create a completely accurate model of your foot. We can also use traditional plaster casting or foam box molding depending on the condition or foot structure in question. The result? The most comfortable orthotics possible.
At Healthy Steps Pedorthic Clinic, we carry a wide range of lower limb and foot recovery products, carefully chosen by our expert team. Our commitment is to you; each product is researched and vetted for its effectiveness, fit and comfort to ensure optimum relief for our clients.
Our goal is to provide the best recovery products on the market to address your unique needs, goals and outcomes; while helping you increase your activity level and improving your ability to heal. We also provide instruction on how to use and care for all devices we offer.
Our bracing and recovery products include but are not limited to:
While custom-made devices are often required, some patients benefit from using over-the-counter items, such as RockTape and Sole foot beds with custom modifications. These can offer effective treatment and may be more economical solutions to some mobility and health challenges.
Healthy Steps’ certified fitters work with you to choose the right colours and materials that best suit your daily life and needs. Without sacrificing fashion or fun we choose our products based on quality and comfort.
Why consider compression socks? There are many reasons, including:
Great for travelers, runners and other types of exercise, compression stockings are also worn daily to reduce swelling in the legs and feet and to help manage general aches and pains in the lower extremities throughout the day.
At Healthy Steps, we take pride in offering high-quality custom made footwear designed to address specific needs such as:
We utilize the highest-quality craftsmanship from industry-leading providers with a focus on perfect fit and function, helping to increase your overall quality of life.
At Healthy Steps we provide gentle and effective methods of treatment in regards to all foot and lower limb conditions.
Some of the common conditions we treat include:
These conditions can be effectively treated or managed with proper fitting footwear, stretching, and when necessary orthotic therapy.
Custom-made foot orthotics are prescribed by your physician when abnormal structures exist and are designed to treat the root of your symptoms. This type of orthotic can only be made from a 3D cast of the foot and is the most effective in providing long-term relief.
At Healthy Steps we are able to specifically design and build each orthotic from appropriate methods and materials depending on the pathology and needs of the patient.
At Healthy Steps we believe the best way to manage your symptoms is to provide on-going follow-up and education. If you require additional care we will direct you to the appropriate professional.
Healthy Steps also offers nutritional advice based on the client’s needs. We dedicate ourselves for helping you obtain a healthy and vibrant lifestyle to optimal health and allow you to do the things you love worry free.
Wearing the right type of shoes will significantly help reduce the risk of injury and will help you to recover faster from injuries. Shoes are made in many different shapes and sizes and so are feet, the science is selecting the appropriate footwear to match your foot-type, biomechanics and lifestyle.
At Healthy Steps we take the time to educate you about your foot-type and individual biomechanics.
The goal is to provide you with the tools necessary to select healthy footwear.
In special cases when clients are unable to fit stock footwear, custom-made footwear can be prescribed by your physician. A biomechanical assessment is performed, your feet are casted using a three dimensional technique and your footwear is made from raw materials.
Most conditions are treated with well-crafted orthotics and proper fitting footwear.
There is a great deal of conflicting information out there – eat this, don’t eat that – and it changes regularly. Our on-staff registered dietitian and an expert nutritionist of ottawa, Alia Khudhair-Gilmer, can help alleviate the confusion. Eating well does not have to be frustrating. We can help support a wide range of nutrition-related goals and conditions, including:
Weight management
Heart-healthy eating with a focus on lowering lipid levels
Diabetes management
Plant-based diets
Digestive issues
PCOS
Prenatal and postnatal nutrition
Child and toddler feeding
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