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21st Century Feet Solutions for Modern Day Feet Problems

While most human beings share similar attributes – arms, legs, head, etc. – and even though when you’re walking down the street you probably don’t even take the time to distinguish one person from the next, people are all completely unique in a thousand different ways. These differences express themselves through temperament and physicality, determined by biological factors as well as external circumstances. The truth is, while many take it for granted that they cannot alter the basic behaviour that has been “programmed” into them, profound change for the better is, in fact, possible if you are determined and disciplined. One of the most important physical ways that we express our individuality is through something called PMP (Primary Movement Patterns).

Here at Feet First Clinic in Toronto and the GTA, we spend a good deal of time thinking about and analyzing PMP. Think of PMP as if it were the genetic code of how you move, the specific way that your body moves, versus how anyone else moves. It isn’t necessarily something you would think about every day, but it’s actually pretty fascinating. Your body’s de facto movement style is an expression of your biology and a reaction to your environment and how you see yourself in relation to it. It’s important to note that we are not necessarily stuck with the PMP we have developed. This is good news, because in the developed world in the 21st century, over half the population suffers back, foot or general body paint related to the way they carry themselves.

Custom orthotics

Many people who have been to several chiropractors, RMTs and acupuncture specialists for back pain will often find themselves at our clinic when they realize that the source of their physical pain may actually be quite distant from the place where they feel it. One would like to think that our bodies automatically know how to walk in a healthy fashion, but this is not the case. In the 21st century, when so many of us work at desks in cubicles, the body gets smushed into unnatural shapes that can create physical problems, thus many people need to compensate for these bad habits and retrain their bodies to avoid serious problems down the line.

To diagnose the problem and help our clients understand the root problem that causes them pain, we offer video gait analysis that records 3D video of their movement on a treadmill, allowing them clear insight into what is happening when they walk: whether the issue is pronation, locked knees, leaning back, heel striking or a confluence of things, we’ll get to the bottom of it and help you to retrain yourself while we get quality custom orthotics ready to give you the support you’ve been missing.

While our foot care specialists can provide the proper analysis, learning tools and physical support (via orthotics) to push you in the right direction, the change has to come from you. It may seem counter-intuitive to move in a way that contradicts your natural inclination, but if you really put your mind to it you can change the way you move over time. So give yourself the gift of good posture and healthy movement and shift towards a healthier life, you’ll thank us and yourself for making the extra effort.

Here’s to Many More Years of Foot Care!

At Feet First Clinic, we’re always excited to welcome new clients! After a successful 12 years of treating our amazing patients, we’re ready to continue offering only the best foot care services and products. Give us a call to ask our friendly staff any questions you may have! Our Toronto foot specialists are ready to help!

Call us at 416-769-3338 or Book Your Assessment Today!

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Emily

Administrative Assistant

Emily is the newest addition to the Feet First family. She assists with the clinic’s accounting and finances, as well as all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the clinic running smoothly. In addition to her accounting smarts, she brings sunshine and positivity to everyone at Feet First Clinic.

Erica Halpern

Marketing and Administrative Assistant (She/Her)

Part of our administrative support staff, Erica also works behind the scenes writing and editing content for our website and blog. She loves researching and writing educational content to help patients and anyone dealing with pain. When she’s not busy in the clinic, you’ll find her at her local gym, exploring underground music, hiking with friends, or cheering on her favourite sports teams (Go Jays!). She also loves huskies!

Sophie Rudahigan

Clinic Administrator (She/Her)
Sophie prides herself on providing top-tier customer service. She is here to ensure a smooth visit for all clients. In addition to overseeing the clinic’s administration and day-to-day operations, she maintains the cosmetic appearance of the store. She is the magic behind our elaborate display case designs and also ensures the clinic is stocked with stylish (but still orthopedic!) footwear options for all ages.

Bianca Carter

CEO (She/Her)

Day in and out, Bianca works hard to ensure Feet First Clinic runs smoothly. Customer service is at the top of her list and she treats every customer like family. Bianca has a passion for fitness and is dedicated to helping people take care of their feet and body. There is no problem that she can’t solve and she believes that where there is a will, there’s a way.

Carolina Charles

Patient Relation Coordinator (She/Her)

If you’ve been to the clinic before, chances are you had the pleasure of meeting Carolina! Carolina’s daily goal is going above and beyond to make sure patients are always completely satisfied. Having worked in the podiatry industry for 22 years, Carolina brings a wealth of knowledge pertaining to client service, insurance policies, and procedures.​ She steers the ship to make sure everything runs smoothly on the daily. Carolina is known for spicing up every outfit with her signature costume jewellery.