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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Ann always wanted to be a nurse and after 20 years she finally was able to fulfil that dream. Ann graduated as a RPN top of her class and has experience in hospital, LTC, and palliation. She continued her training and took Advanced Diabetic Foot Care certificate course and upgraded her skills in 2023. Ann joins Soft Soles as a knowledgeable and compassionate nurse.
” I knew that I had found the perfect way to help patients! I can bring my technical skills and training, life experience, and passion for providing this much needed specialty where it is needed most. “
Ann will be a wealth of knowledge for her patients and we hope she can share her expertise with you.
Ann always wanted to be a nurse and after 20 years she finally was able to fulfil that dream. Ann...
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Sydney Phillips is a registered practical nurse and completed the Advanced Diabetic foot care training with Soft Soles to teach individuals about their feet. Sydney is passionate about helping people with their foot care “because feet are the foundation of the body.”
“I am very eager to get out and start connecting with people and help make their feet feel their best!”
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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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