Lisa Balkarran, D.Ch, B.HSc (Hons)
Registered Chiropodist
About Me
I completed my post-graduate Advanced Diploma of Chiropody at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN in Toronto, Ontario. Before becoming a chiropodist, I graduated from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, majoring in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Science.
I have gained extensive clinical experience at Rexdale Community Health Centre, Newmarket Foot Centre, Toronto Grace Health Centre, TAIBU Community Health Centre, Michener Chiropody Clinic, East End Community Health Centre, and Flemingdon Health Centre. I have also volunteered for a couple of years in various departments within Lakeridge Health Hospital.
I consider myself to be very caring and personable. I strive to extend as much empathy and compassion as possible towards my patients and colleagues alike. I always ensure to follow best practices, and provide high quality individualized management plans for my patients. Outside of caring for patients, my self-care activities include baking, boxing, and making crafts.
Qualifications
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Registered Chiropodist - College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Education
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Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences (Chiropody) - The Michener Institute of Education
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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Kinesiology and Exercise Science Specialization) - Ontario Tech University ( formerly known as University of Ontario Institute of Technology)
Certifications
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Standard First Aid and CPR-HCP Certified - Canadian Red Cross
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Basic Mental Health First Aid Certified - Mental Health Commission of Canada
Areas of Expertise
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Advanced expertise in performing Diabetic Foot Assessments and providing education
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Therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound therapy and low level laser therapy
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Foot Ulcers
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Prescribing custom made orthotics created by using plaster casting or 3D scanning technology
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Patient Education and Preventative Foot Care