“Chiropody is the assessment of the foot and the treatment and prevention of disease or disorders of the foot by therapeutic, surgical, orthotic and palliative means.” – The Chiropody Act, 1991
Chiropodists are the primary health care providers that assess and treat pain or discomfort from a variety of foot and ankle problems:
- Heel, arch or forefoot pain
- Ingrown & thickened toenails
- Fungal nails & skin infection
- Corns and calluses
- Athlete’s foot
- Plantar warts
- Neuromas
- Bunions
- Diabetic foot
- Varicose vein
- Flat foot or high arches
- Ankle, knee, hip or back pain
Our treatments involve:
- Laser fungal nails treatment
- Laser warts treatment
- Prescribe and dispense custom made orthotics
Prescribe and dispense orthopedic shoes- Oral or topical medications
- Calluses / corns removal
- Diabetic foot care
- Wound care
- Steroid injection
- Nail surgical procedures
- Soft tissue surgical procedures
- Compression stockings
Chiropody services are not covered by OHIP but are coverable through your extended health insurance plan. All instruments and tools are autoclave sterilized.