Michelle De Grandmont is a bilingual registered advanced diabetic foot care nurse with over 15 years of experience in the health care sector. Michelle’s desire to share knowledge and connect with people, has directed her to several positions which include teaching at Foot Canada Training, holding the position of the Ontario Provincial Advisor for the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses and, previously, as an instructor at Algonquin College where she developed an innovative and highly successful advanced diabetic foot care program. Specializing in gerontology, acute care medicine, diabetes and holistic healing modalities, Michelle is also a frequent motivational speaker on best practice adherence in nursing foot care.
Most notably, Michelle is the founder, owner and operator of Soft Soles Advanced Diabetic Foot Care. Soft Soles takes a three-pronged approach to foot care by meeting the lower limb health care needs of communities, connecting individuals to local organizations and resources, and offering new foot care nurses training, education, employment opportunities, professional support and mentoring. Through the delivery of foot care clinics in the Ottawa area, Soft Soles carries out its mandate to provide knowledge and tools to maintain and foster independence. The company’s motto is “Knowledge is power. Empower yourself!”
Michelle’s most recent accomplishment is being named the Assistant Director of Nurses for Foot Canada Training where she will further contribute to the field of foot care nursing through the development of education for nurses.
Michelle De Grandmont is a bilingual registered advanced diabetic foot care nurse with over 15 ye...
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Thiri joins Soft Soles as an 15 year expereinced Registered Pratical nurse. She is multilingual speaking fluent English, Burmese, Mandarin, and Malaysian. A career in nursing has proven her to be dedicated, compassionate, caring, and patient-focused care giver. Thiri has now added Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care to her skill set!
Thiri joins Soft Soles as an 15 year expereinced Registered Pratical nurse. She is multilingual s...
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Xing is a Registered Practical Nurse who graduated from Algonquin College in 2018. She has experience in caring for individuals with complex chronic medical needs. Xing has a particular interest in the care of individuals with advanced foot care needs. She has a passion for helping her patients and their families to meet their needs through care and education. Xing is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Xing is a Registered Practical Nurse who graduated from Algonquin College in 2018. She has experi...
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With a background in long term care as both a Personal Support Worker and a Registered Practical Nurse, Danusha joins Soft Soles to fulfill a long time passion for Foot Care Nursing. Inspired by the benefits of lower limb health, Danusha aims to empower her patients with knowledge-based health promotion and self-assessment skills while providing professional care.
With a background in long term care as both a Personal Support Worker and a Registered Practical ...
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Shuang yan came to Canada when she was 29. She previously worked as a teacher in China, gaining
experience building respectful and professional relationship with clients. Upon arriving in Canada , She
first worked as import and export agent in Montreal and then ran her own restaurant in Ottawa. These
positions required her to effectively communicate with clients in English, French and Mandarin. Since
2017, she has been working as a registered practical nurse with specialty in geriatric care. While
working in this position , she gained an appreciation for the importance of the foot care. Because of the
professional interest , Shuang yan joined Soft Soles as an advanced diabetic foot care nurse to promote
foot health.
Shuang yan came to Canada when she was 29. She previously worked as a teacher in China, gaining
e...
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