Our Team
Thomas Hewak, Chiropodist
Jennifer Seecharan, Chiropodist
Jennifer Seecharan, Chiropodist
Thomas Hewak is a registered Chiropodist with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. He is a specialist with diabetic foot care as well treating patients with orthotics. Tom practices out of our Hamilton, Dundas and Burlington clinics. Tom is very out going and has a love for travel and restoring cars.
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Jennifer Seecharan, Chiropodist
Jennifer Seecharan, Chiropodist
Jennifer Seecharan, Chiropodist
Jennifer is our new Chiropodist. She graduated from the Chiropody Program at The Michener Institute April 2019. She is very enthusiastic about the importance of foot health and is eager to treat and education patients who visit the clinic. In her free time Jennifer loves to stay active, vacation to warm destinations and also enjoys spending time with friends and family.
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Denise Nguyen, Chiropodist
Jennifer Seecharan, Chiropodist
Denise Nguyen, Chiropodist
Denise Nguyen received her Honours Bachelor of Science at McMaster University and went on to complete an Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences in Chiropody from The Michener Institute in 2021. She is passionate about educating her patients about the importance of maintaining their foot health and finds joy in helping patients reach their t
Denise Nguyen received her Honours Bachelor of Science at McMaster University and went on to complete an Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences in Chiropody from The Michener Institute in 2021. She is passionate about educating her patients about the importance of maintaining their foot health and finds joy in helping patients reach their treatment goals! In her spare time, she enjoys exploring local restaurants and wineries
Andrew Longbottom, Pedorthist
Andrew Longbottom, Pedorthist
Andrew Longbottom, Pedorthist
Andrew is a Certified Pedorthist with an Hons. Bachelor of Science from McMaster University. He enjoys playing a large variety of sports, running and having some painfully spicy food in his free time.
Lukas Turgeon, Pedorthist
Andrew Longbottom, Pedorthist
Andrew Longbottom, Pedorthist
Lukas is our new Certified Pedorthist. He graduated from Western University with a B.A, in Kinesiology in the summer of 2021 and from the Western University Pedorthics Diploma program in the fall of 2022. On his days off, Lukas enjoys spending his time with his family and being physically active. Lukas comes from a Scandinavian backgroun
Lukas is our new Certified Pedorthist. He graduated from Western University with a B.A, in Kinesiology in the summer of 2021 and from the Western University Pedorthics Diploma program in the fall of 2022. On his days off, Lukas enjoys spending his time with his family and being physically active. Lukas comes from a Scandinavian background and enjoys travelling overseas. With hopes of becoming a future chiropodist, Lukas values proper foot health and patient education.
Emily Kislinsky, Orthotic Technician
Emily Kislinsky, Orthotic Technician
Emily Kislinsky, Orthotic Technician
Emily is a McMaster University alum with a Bachelors Degree in Science and a minor in Classics. Currently, she’s working with us as an Orthotic Technician. During her spare time Emily enjoys cooking for her family, practicing yoga, and travelling. You can also catch her playing a spirited game of Jeopardy with her friends.
Mellanie Walford, Pedorthist
Emily Kislinsky, Orthotic Technician
Emily Kislinsky, Orthotic Technician
Mellanie Walford is a certified Canadian Pedorthist. She has a Bachelor of Kinesiolgy Science Hons. from McMaster University and a Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician diploma from George Brown College. When not taking care of feet, she spends her time running around with her young family.
Shavon Green, Orthotic Technician
Michelle Camps, Orthotic Technician
Michelle Camps, Orthotic Technician
Shavon is a Brock University graduate with a Bachelor of Kinesiology Honours degree. After graduating, he dedicated a couple of years doing physiotherapy with seniors where he accumulated many wise words and the interest for orthotics. When he isn't at the clinic, you may find him playing basketball while listening to a classic Sam Cooke song.
Michelle Camps, Orthotic Technician
Michelle Camps, Orthotic Technician
Michelle Camps, Orthotic Technician
Michelle is currently an Orthotic Technician working primarily at our Hamilton location. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics Honours Degree. Michelle has spent many years volunteering her time at local hospitals caring for patients. Working at the clinic she hopes further her education in lower
Michelle is currently an Orthotic Technician working primarily at our Hamilton location. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics Honours Degree. Michelle has spent many years volunteering her time at local hospitals caring for patients. Working at the clinic she hopes further her education in lower limb care to better serve our clinics clients. In her off hours she loves spending time with her exotic Bengal cat Griffin named after her university’s mascot.
Heidi Waddell, Nurse
Heidi has been nursing in a hospital surgical setting since 1993 and has transitioned to a role as nurse in both the Hamilton and Burlington Foot clinics. Heidi looks forward to continuing to help the community in this new role.
Kathy Mercanti, Senior Administrator
Kathy Mercanti, Senior Administrator
Kathy Mercanti, Senior Administrator
Kathy Mercanti has dedicated 20 years to the Hamilton Foot Clinic and The Foot & Ankle Institute. Kathy co-manages the clinics with Lyne Heroux. Kathy also manages the Receivable Accounts for both clinics and acts as Patient Account Coordinator. Kathy has two beautiful children and one adorable grand daughter who is the love of her life!
Kathy Mercanti has dedicated 20 years to the Hamilton Foot Clinic and The Foot & Ankle Institute. Kathy co-manages the clinics with Lyne Heroux. Kathy also manages the Receivable Accounts for both clinics and acts as Patient Account Coordinator. Kathy has two beautiful children and one adorable grand daughter who is the love of her life! Her passion in life is cooking and baking from love for her family & friends! She enjoys it very much.
Sarah Paterson, Adminstrator
Kathy Mercanti, Senior Administrator
Kathy Mercanti, Senior Administrator
Sarah returned to school in 2016, where she obtained a medical terminology acknowledgement from Mohawk College. She has been enjoying her time in the healthcare industry ever since. Sarah also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management from Ryerson University, as well as Marketing and Business Administration diplomas from Mohaw
Sarah returned to school in 2016, where she obtained a medical terminology acknowledgement from Mohawk College. She has been enjoying her time in the healthcare industry ever since. Sarah also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management from Ryerson University, as well as Marketing and Business Administration diplomas from Mohawk College. She brings a broad customer service, administrative and leadership background to the clinic. Outside of work, Sarah devotes most of her time to her very energetic four year old son, who loves to be outdoors as much as she does. She is also a big fan of hosting friends and family for dinner, boardgames and often a cheesy movie.
Lyne Heroux, Head of Administration
Kathy Mercanti, Senior Administrator
Lyne Heroux, Head of Administration
Lyne Heroux started with us in August 2009 becoming head of Administration. She brought with her over 20 years of management experience and her ease with the French language. She is a loving mother to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also appreciates the small things in life and loves walking and gardening.