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Diabetic Foot Care · Dunrobin, Ontario

Expert foot care that comes to you

A dynamic holistic foot care company providing quality, comprehensive nursing foot care to individuals across Ontario since 2011. Our registered nurses bring gold-standard diabetic foot care right to your home or facility.

Now welcoming new patients across the Ottawa area · Dunrobin, ON

Est. 2011 Serving Ottawa & Ontario for over a decade
132 reviews Trusted by patients across Ontario
VA provider Veterans Affairs preferred provider (100% covered)
Sterile tools Individually packaged, one-time-use sterile instruments

Who we are

Nursing foot care the way it should be

Soft Soles is a dynamic holistic foot care company that provides medical and holistic nursing foot care. Our nurses are independent practitioners who take the time and consideration needed to care for their patients.

When you call Soft Soles for nursing care, you know that you will receive individually packaged, one-time-use sterile tools, the best practices in infection control, and a holistic approach to care by a professional and knowledgeable nurse.

Registered nurses are accountable to the College of Nurses of Ontario. They must update their knowledge and skills continually to ensure they meet established standards in all aspects of their practice and care.

Every Soft Soles nurse:

  • Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Certificate
  • Individual practice insurance
  • Good standing with governing body
  • Current police screen for the vulnerable
  • Immunisations up-to-date
  • Veterans Affairs preferred provider

Registered nurses are accountable to the College of Nurses of Ontario and must update their knowledge and skills continually to ensure they meet established standards.

What we offer

Comprehensive foot care, in your home

From routine nail care to advanced diabetic foot assessment and laser treatment — our nurses bring everything needed to deliver gold-standard foot care wherever you are.

Foot care treatments

Nurse brings all necessary equipment. One-time-use sterile instruments at every visit.

Lower Limb Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of lower limb health, circulation and sensation.

Nail Clipping & Care

Full foot assessment, trimming and filing of toenails plus a moisturising foot rub.

Fungal Nail Treatments

Including Genesis Health Light laser therapy for onychomycosis.

Callus & Corn Relief

Treatment of tylomas, heloma durum, heloma moile and seed corns.

Ingrown & Involuted Nails

Expert removal and care for painful, infected nail conditions.

Filament Testing

Monofilament test to detect diabetic neuropathy and lost sensation.

Neuropathic Treatments

Targeted care focused on slowing progression and relieving discomfort.

Padding & Strapping

Protective padding for pressure points, corns and structural deformities.

Nail Bracing

Non-invasive correction for involuted and ingrown nails.

Silicon Molds

Custom silicone orthotic devices for toe alignment and protection.

Nail Reconstruction

Restoration of damaged or lost toenails using professional-grade materials.

Gait Analysis

Assessment of walking patterns and structural alignment concerns.

Plantar Wart Treatment

Safe removal of verrucae using clinically appropriate techniques.

Diabetic Foot Health

Education and ongoing foot care to protect feet at risk from neuropathy and poor circulation.

Assessment & documentation

Secure records on Canadian servers. Patients have full access to their care history.

Diabetic Foot Assessment

Nurses are experts in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of diabetes and lower limb disease.

Medical Documentation

Secure database on Canadian servers meeting strictest provincial requirements — exceeding Ontario standards.

Appointment Management

Book, cancel, or join a waitlist online. Bring records to your doctor for actionable advice.

Patient Education

Education and support for those newly diagnosed with diabetes or currently under physician care.

How it works

Professional care — right at your door

The idea of empowering people is foundational to nursing. Meet a Soft Soles nurse, share some laughter, gain some information, and invest in your health.

01

Book by phone

Call (613) 621-0012 or email footcare@softsoles.ca. We'll schedule a visit at a time that suits you.

02

Nurse comes to you

Your Soft Soles nurse arrives with all necessary equipment — individually packaged, one-time-use sterile instruments and everything needed to deliver complete foot care.

03

Assessment & treatment

A thorough lower limb assessment, then hands-on care: nail clipping, callus treatment, filament testing, wound care, or whatever your feet need — all to the highest clinical standards.

04

Records & follow-up

Your care records are stored securely on Canadian servers. You can access them anytime, share with your doctor, and book your next appointment — keeping you informed at every step.

Flexible billing — multiple coverage options

Cash · Cheque · E-transfer · Credit card. Veterans Affairs preferred provider (100% covered). Insurance covers 80%. Physician prescription often required annually to maintain coverage. Receipts for tax purposes.

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Our team

Nurses who care — in every sense

Every Soft Soles nurse holds an Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Certificate, carries individual practice insurance, and is in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Michelle De Grandmont, RPN

Michelle De Grandmont, RPN

Owner, Nurse Educator

Founder & Nurse Educator

Bilingual registered nurse with over 15 years' experience in gerontology, acute care, diabetes and holistic healing. Former educator at Algonquin College; advisor for The Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses.

Michelle was an educator at Algonquin College, where she developed an innovative and highly successful advanced diabetic foot care programme. An advisor for The Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses, she has worked on the development of the National Foot Care Nurse Competencies Document and The Education Initiative.

Soft Soles takes a three-pronged approach to foot care: meeting the lower limb health care needs of communities, connecting individuals to local organisations and resources, and offering new foot care nurses employment opportunities, professional support and mentoring.

Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Certified Bilingual (EN/FR) Algonquin College Educator CAFCN Advisor Assistant Director of Nursing (2021)

Amber Lawford, RN

Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nurse

Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario since 1998. Specialising in acute care medicine and community health — with a passion for holistic, relationship-centred care.

Clara Provenzano, RPN

Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nurse

Passionate about preventative care and education. Specialising in care of the elderly and those with diabetes. Algonquin College Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Certificate graduate (honours).

Janet Morrison, RN BScN

Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nurse

Former Clinic Educator for BScN nurses at St. Lawrence College. Focus on prevention and maintenance with a warm, caring, family-centred approach.

Shuang yan Zhou, RPN

Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nurse

Trilingual (English, French, Mandarin). Registered practical nurse specialising in geriatric care since 2017. Joined Soft Soles to promote foot health across the community.

Ashley Harris, RPN

Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nurse

"Nursing is a great privilege." Registered Practical Nurse since 2018, dedicated to compassionate, patient-centred care and building lasting relationships with those she serves.

Conditions we treat

Comprehensive care for lower limb health

Universally, what our nurses see is situations where independence and health deteriorates due to lower limb disease. We have partnered with facilities and clinics to decrease this risk.

Soft tissue pathology

  • Callous (tylomas)
  • Hard Corn (heloma durum)
  • Soft Corn (heloma moile)
  • Seed Corn (helloma millaire)
  • Plantar Warts (verruca)
  • Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)

Nail pathology

  • Involuted Nail
  • Ingrown Nail (Onychocryptosis)
  • Fungal Toenail (Onychomycosis)
  • Thick Nail (Onychauxis)
  • Ram's Horn (Onychogryphosis)

Structural abnormalities

  • Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
  • Mallet Toes
  • Hammer Toes
  • Claw Toes
  • Flat Foot (Pes Planus)
  • High Arch (Pes Cavus)

Diabetic foot conditions

  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Filament Test Assessment
  • Non-healing wounds

Diabetic foot care — education & prevention

Over 9 million Canadians are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Soft Soles provides education and support for those newly diagnosed or currently under physician care. Filament testing, neuropathy assessment, and regular foot care visits can help prevent long-term complications and maintain independence.

Ready to invest in your foot health?

Call us to book a visit at home or your facility. A Soft Soles nurse brings everything — one phone call is all it takes.

Est. 2011 · Dunrobin, Ontario · Serving Ottawa & across Ontario

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Call or email to schedule an appointment. We serve Dunrobin, Ottawa, and communities across Ontario. Your nurse comes to you.

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(613) 621-0012

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