Aesthetics in Podiatry

ROBERT CHELIN MEETS WITH DR. ALBERTO BARCELO TO DISCUSS AN UPCOMING COLLABORATION IN SOUTH AMERICA

On Robert's recent visit to Washington DC he met with Dr Alberto Barcelo, regional assessor for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to discuss an upcoming collaboration in South America with the International Federation of Podiatrists and PAHO.

Dr. Robert Chelin and Dr. Alberto Barcelo

This collaboration centers around the huge problem of diabetes that exists in many latin american countries and how together we can reduce its risk upon the feet of those individuals in that region. Robert stated that " We hope that we receive the proposed grant for this project from the International Diabetes Foundation so that we can made a different in peoples life who suffer from diabetes by increasing the public awareness of the impact of diabetes on the their foot health. By doing so we hope to reduce the risk of lower extremity amputation in that region."

ROBERT CHELIN RECEIVES AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2009 ACHIEVEMENT AWARDI

After four days packed full of scientific lectures and fun-filled events, the beautiful city of Toronto said goodbye to America's podiatrists. Each day began with well-attended breakfast symposiums from world-class lecturers. Saturday night's concluding festivity was a wine and beer tasting event at which Toronto podiatrist and President of the Federation of Internatinal podiatrists, Robert Chelin, DPM was presented APMA's Achievement Award for his role in making this meeting a success.

Dr. Robert Chelin (l) and Dr. Ronald Jensen

Additional credit goes to Frank Spinosa, DPM and the Scientific Committee, Jim Christina, DPM, Director of Scientific Affairs, Anne Martinez, APMA's meeting planner, Glenn Gastwirth, DPM, Executive Director, and the entire hard-working staff of APMA for making this undertaking possible.

THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PODIATRIST (FIP) CONDUCTED THIS YEARS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN TORONTO CANADA ON JULY 28TH 2009

The FIP is the international organization of podiatrists that promotes worldwide access to quality foot and ankle care while ensuring the highest standards of this specialty through, advocacy, education, and collaboration with all podiatrists as well as national, international, and governmental, health care organizations.

The FIP consists of 28 international podiatry organizations on 6 of the 7 continents, representing over 80,000 podiatrists who perform over 200,000,000 episodes of foot and ankle care each year.

Each year, the FIP awards one individual with its International Humanitarian Award. This award goes to someone who goes above and beyond their daily routine to make a difference to improve the quality of life for those individuals or populations whom are disadvantaged. This year's award went to Dr Vicki Anton-Athens from the United States.

The FIP presented Dr Anton-Athens with this award and her surgical team in recognition of the outstanding dedication and
generosity over the many years for bringing foot care to improve the quality of life of impoverished children of Guatemala.

We salute her efforts and offer our continued support."

Left to right: Dr. James Hill, Vicki-Anton-Athens, Robert Chelin DPM

THE 2009 APMA SCIENTIFIC MEETING IN TORONTO CONCLUDES

After four days packed full of scientific lectures and fun-filled events, the beautiful city of Toronto said goodbye to America's podiatrists. Each day began with well-attended breakfast symposiums from world-class lecturers. Saturday night's concluding festivity was a wine and beer tasting event at which Toronto podiatrist and President of the Federation of International podiatrists, Robert Chelin, DPM was presented APMA's Achievement Award for his role in making this meeting a success.

ROBERT MEETS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MIKE HUCKABEE

Robert discusses issues surrounding health care in Canada with Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee . Mike was the keynote speaker at the American Podiatric Medical Association's Annual Scientific Meeting in Toronto, Canada , on July 30th 2009.

FIP PRESIDENT ROBERT CHELIN'S INTERVIEW WITH PODIATRY MANAGEMENT'S BARRY BLOCK on the Globalization of Podiatry

ROBERT CHELIN APPEARS ON CITYLINE WITH MARILYN DENNIS
Robert recently appeared on an interview segment on the television program City Line, hosted by the ever so popular Marilyn Dennis. Here he discusses the podiatric surgical correction of a bunion deformity. Watch the Video

ROBERT CHELIN DPM TAKES OVER PRESIDENCY OF THE FIP
At its recent meeting in Copenhagen the Federation of International Podiatrists (FIP) elected Robert Chelin DPM as its new President on May 25th 2007. Robert was the unanimous selection for this position and succeeds Paul Shenton of the United Kingdom. This will be the first time that a Canadian Podiatrist has received such a honour. At his acceptance speech Robert stressed the globalization of podiatry and working towards a global model of podiatric education. His mandate included increasing member countries, expanding the Corporate advisory Board, adding to our online educational courses and the introduction of the virtual exhibition hall. World Health Awareness Month, Special Olympics and the Diabetes project with the PAHO (WHO) are still a priority. The Annual General Meeting was followed by a 2 ½ day World Congress where over 100 papers were given by lecturers from over 31 countries. Robert addressed the attendees at the opening ceremony and again at the closing ceremony were the FIP flag was passed off to Netherlands for the next World Congress in 2010.

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED
Welcome to the launch of our new “Aesthetics in Podiatry” website. We hope that the information and the knowledge that you will receive will assist in making your decision to see one of our practitioners for a consultation. We encourage that you use our website as a tool to learn about your feet, how to recognize foot problems and what you can do to resolve your foot issues. Within the site there are many animated educational tools as well as links to other informative podiatric websites. Here you will also get to meet our friendly and experienced staff. It is our intention that when you book a consultation that you will feel right at home by knowing about the people that will make your visit a pleasant experience. We also encourage that you take advantage of our forms online and download our patient contact form. By doing this you will be able to fill out all necessary paperwork prior to your visit and bring it with you. Our goal is to reduce your waiting time. For those coming from a great distance or unfamiliar with our location you can use our office map directional locators. We hope you enjoy your online experience and leave us any feedback so that we can serve you better. Looking forward to meeting with you soon.

REPLACE WHAT NATURE HAS TAKEN AWAY
Robert Chelin, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, has recently introduced the latest frontier in collagen forming injections into the balls of the foot to the Canadian public on the nationally televised show Cosmetic Innovations. By injecting these products into the ball of the foot or areas where there is boney irritation, we are able to reduce pain and callus formation. Thanks to the collaboration of Prollenium Medical Technologies and their introduction of Redexis, Robert Chelin DPM has been able to replace what nature has taken away. This procedure is performed in the comfort of our office using local anesthesia. Robert refers to it as the “Foot Lift”. For more information, book a consultation today

THE DESIGNER FEET BOUTIQUE
Robert Chelin, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine launches the first of his “Designer Feet Boutiques” in Whitby Ontario in late 2006. With the introduction of the “Medical Pedicure”, Robert Chelin DPM feels that this will take the basic pedicure service to the next level and ensure that patients will get a higher level of professional care. Using the latest nail care products which protect the nail surface and cuticles, it is our intention to eliminate contamination and infection from fungus, bacteria and viruses