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Elizabeth joins Soft Soles with 32 years of nursing experience in acute care medicine, surgery and burns, diabetes, palliative care, community health, and wound care specialization.

Preventative care and foot care come as a natural extension of her wound care expertise. Elizabeth is excited to further her passion for working with clients to meet their foot care needs.

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While studying at Algonquin College Marina developed a passion for working with the geriatric population. After graduating in 2017 Marina continued to pursue her love of working with the elderly focusing on improving the quality of life for all her patients. She has experience working in long-term care, as well as in acute care hospital settings. These experiences have made Marina into a nurse who is compassionate and dedicated to providing quality nursing care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. She is looking forward to this next journey in her nursing career and can’t wait to work with you!

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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.

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Ashley has joined Soft Soles to pursue her passion to provide patient-centered care. Having worked in long-term care as a Registered practical nurse since graduating in 2018 from Algonquin College, Ashley knew she loved working where she made a difference. “I first found my passion for nursing during the birth of my first child when nurses were so compassionate with me. Their professionalism and kindness pushed me to pursue my dreams to share the same ethics and passion with others while building relationships.” Ashley will be an amazing advocate for those in need and we hope she can share her expertise with you.

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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!

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Amber has been a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario since 1998. Specializing in acute care medicine, and community health, Amber brings a passion for teaching and administering care to clients in their home. Amber employs a holistic approach to each person she meets, enjoying teaching, sharing of stories, and forming quality relationships. Amber carries advanced diabetic foot care certification and provides excellent gold standard service to all of her clients.

Outside of nursing, Amber is an avid reader, quilter, scrapbooker, and a novice guitar player. She enjoy physical activities such as running, hiking with her dog, and staying active with her family. Communication skills and humor are the highlights of her personality.

“Nursing is a great privilege. I love seeing people in their homes, surrounded by the relics of their life, personal momentos, and family photographs. I feel a great connection and bond to the clients that welcome me into their home.”

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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.

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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.

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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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Clara has been with Soft Soles for the past 8 years and has been in health care for over 14 years. She has a great love for nursing while working in direct patient care with her client through Soft Soles and her role as a RPN at the Civic Hospital. Clara is passionate when it comes to preventative care and education. Specializing in care of the elderly and those with Diabetes. Discovering that many people need foot care, education in proper foot hygiene and the effect on their independence. Clara graduated with honors from The Algonquin College one year advanced diabetic foot care certificate program, and Diabetes Educator Certificate Program through the University of Toronto. Clara is at the end of her RN, BScN degree and will be done in December. 2024. Clara is Soft Soles is privileged to have such a committed nurse on our Team!

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I am a registered nurse and a trained advanced diabetic footcare nurse. Nursing experiences are at Bruyere St. Vincent Hospital for 10 years, Ottawa Public Health immunization program for 3 years, and footcare nurse since 2023. I also work for Somerset West Community Health Centre as a part time footcare clinic nurse. I am enjoying footcare with passion.

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Minfang came to Canada at age of 29 .Prior to it ,she had worked as a university teacher in China. She graduated from RPN program in 2015 and has been working in LTC and retirement home since then. She is a hard working ,reliable and compassionate nurse. Min builds therapeutic relationships with her patients and their families. Soft Soles is lucky to have this respectful and trustworthy nurse on our team.

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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.

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