Aesthetics in Podiatry

Janice

Robyn has been the office manager of both of Robert’s practices for over 22 years. She has also received extensive training as a podiatric surgical assistant, assisting Robert in most of his surgeries. Robyn’s passion for the podiatry profession has led to her over- seeing and the development of the podiatric assistants program for the Ontario Podiatric Medical Association. Later this year she will be in charge of developing the podiatric assistants program for the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association. Robyn has also taught the medical secretarial course at George Brown College for 5 years

Lisa has been with the practice for over six years as our office receptionist. Her responsibilities have involved the bookings of all office appointments and dealing with our patients on a day to day basis, addressing all their needs. Lisa’s thirst for knowledge and expansion of her duties have recently led to her training for direct patient care as a podiatric assistant

Janice joined our practice in the Toronto office the summer of 2011. She is originally from Newfoundland and move to Toronto in 1972 where she worked in the aesthetics industry for over 20 years. Janice will be fielding all your calls and booking your appointments in our Designer Foot Boutique and Wellness Centre. She believes that customer service is of the utmost importance to ensure that your visits with us are a pleasant experience. She has a special interest in watching documentaries, reading autobiograghies and just going for a good walk.

Aesthetics in Podiatry

Meet the Team

Stephen Parker DCh

Stephen has been practicing as a Chiropodist in Ontario since 1997. Upon graduation from the Mitchner Institute with a Diploma in Chiropody, Stephen went on to become a clinical instructor at the Toronto General Foot Clinic. In 2000 Stephen went on to private practice working both in Toronto and Whitby, where he resides with his family. Stephen’s professional interests lies in orthotics and biomechanics as well as soft tissue surgical procedures. When not working in the Toronto and Whitby practices Stephen finds time to play golf where excels as a scratch golfer.

Meredith Cossitt DCh

Meredith knew she wanted to be involved in healthcare since the age of twelve, when she began volunteering at the local hospital. She graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2003 with an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. Upon graduating, Meredith spent several years working as a medical research associate for various biotechnology companies. Deciding to further her education, she enrolled at the Michener Institute in 2008 and graduated with a diploma in Chiropody in 2011. When she isn’t busy with patients, Meredith enjoys cooking, knitting and playing tennis.

Robin

Robin has been with us for over seven years. She is our front desk receptionist who will make you feel at home in our Whitby office. Robin will assist you with all your appointment bookings and is always willing to answer all of your questions.

Nikki
Nikki joined our practice in 2011. She grew up in the Durham region where she attended high school and then went on to the United States on a sports scholarship in hockey. Upon returning to the duraham region she continued her studies at Durham College where she continued her education in business. She then worked in the hospitality industry for the last two years when she decided she wanted to expand her skills and knowledge and work with people in healthcare.

Lisa
Lisa has been with us for over two years as a podiatric assistant in our Whitby office. Lisa’s big smile and warm personality will make you feel at ease during your office visits

Designer Feet Boutique

Julie
Julie joined our team two years ago and is an experienced aesthetician who is in charge of our new “Designer Feet Boutique” at our Whitby practice. Her warm smile will make your visit a memorable one

Pam Henderson
Licensed Esthetician

Pam grew up in Glascow, Scotland and came to Canada in 1982. She then attended Seneca College where she attained her certification in manicure and pedicure in 1985. Pam realized the importance in good nail and foot care so she developed a healthy nail program when started working in her first salon. She then was certified in reflexology understanding the overall benefits of wellness through ones feet.

Over the years Pam worked with several foot health professionals in the community and by doing so she further advanced her nail and foot care skills. By doing so she raised the bar on retail foot care. This Medi-Pedi service included protocols which included instrument sterilization, individualized foot kits and using healthy nail and foot care products.

Pam joined the Designer Feet Boutique in 2011 where she works closely with and compliments our team of podiatrist and chiropodists. Recently she received training in Hot Stone Massage realizing the benefits this provides by not only its relaxation components but also its added benefit of increasing circulation to the lower extremity. In her spare time Pam enjoys long distance running.