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Foot Care Nurse

A professional advanced diabetic foot care nurse is specifically trained to allow for the treatment and prevention of foot health issues related to diabetes and other illnesses. All age groups are welcome. We serve as a valuable resource for information that helps patients manage their own health for long-term wellness. Nurses use the same standardized peer-reviewed guidelines, teaching materi... Read More

A professional advanced diabetic foot care nurse is specifically trained to allow for the treatment and prevention of foot health issues related to diabetes and other illnesses. All age groups are welcome. We serve as a valuable resource for information that helps patients manage their own health for long-term wellness. Nurses use the same standardized peer-reviewed guidelines, teaching materials and suggested care plans to provide Gold Standard Care!

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... Read More

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... Read More

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