About The Clinic:
Barrhaven Foot Care opened to the public September 6th, 2017. We noticed a large demand in a fast growing community and are proud to be the first and only full time podiatry clinic in Barrhaven. Understanding Barrhaven's needs with active children, growing families, and the aging population with retirement communities. We designed the clinic to provide services that meet their requirements.
All the staff are local residents and happy to be serving their own community. Thank you for welcoming us!
Barrhaven Foot Care opened to the public September 6th, 2017. We noticed a large demand in a fast growing community and are proud to be the first and only full time podiatry clinic in Barrhaven. Understanding Barrhaven's needs with active children, growing families, and the aging population with retirement communities. We designed the clinic to provide services that meet their requirements.
All the staff are local residents and happy to be serving their own community. Thank you for welcoming us!
About Us:
Alex Whyte D.Ch., Dip.Ped., C.Ped(C), BKIN, Chiropodist & Pedorthist
Raised in Ottawa, ON, Alex moved to NS to attend Acadia University’s Kinesiology Program. During his time there he was accepted into the Sports Injury Assessment and Management Program. This program incorporated a strong academic platform for injury assessment, management, and rehabilitation knowledge, along with a mutually strong practical experience.
During his last two years, Alex was a student therapist for Acadia’s Football and Men’s Varsity Hockey team. After being awarded Kinesiology Valedictorian and finishing his baccalaureate, Alex continued education at the University of Western Ontario where he accomplished a Diploma in Pedorthics with Distinction. He obtained Certified Pedorthist (Canada) credentials in 2011.
Alex has also been very active in the Pedorthic community holding chairs in the Communication Committee and Social Media Committee in the Pedorthic Association of Canada from 2011-2013. Alex was also the Pedorthist for the Halifax Rainmen Team in the National Basketball League of Canada for their 2013 season.
After working as a Pedorthist in Halifax for 2 years. Alex returned to school to further his education in the foot care world. He completed his three-year education in Toronto and spent his last year of placement at The Ottawa Hospital – Total Foot Care clinic that focused on Diabetic wounds/foot ulcerations.
He passed his Chiropody board exam in June 2016 and has been working and living in Ottawa since.
His practice covers all primary foot health services, but has special interest working with biomechanics (custom foot orthotics), ingrown toenail surgeries, and the diabetic population.
Alex Whyte D.Ch., Dip.Ped., C.Ped(C), BKIN, Chiropodist & Pedorthist
Raised in Ottawa, ON, Alex moved to NS to attend Acadia University’s Kinesiology Program. During his time there he was accepted into the Sports Injury Assessment and Management Program. This program incorporated a strong academic platform for injury assessment, management, and rehabilitation knowledge, along with a mutually strong practical experience.
During his last two years, Alex was a student therapist for Acadia’s Football and Men’s Varsity Hockey team. After being awarded Kinesiology Valedictorian and finishing his baccalaureate, Alex continued education at the University of Western Ontario where he accomplished a Diploma in Pedorthics with Distinction. He obtained Certified Pedorthist (Canada) credentials in 2011.
Alex has also been very active in the Pedorthic community holding chairs in the Communication Committee and Social Media Committee in the Pedorthic Association of Canada from 2011-2013. Alex was also the Pedorthist for the Halifax Rainmen Team in the National Basketball League of Canada for their 2013 season.
After working as a Pedorthist in Halifax for 2 years. Alex returned to school to further his education in the foot care world. He completed his three-year education in Toronto and spent his last year of placement at The Ottawa Hospital – Total Foot Care clinic that focused on Diabetic wounds/foot ulcerations.
He passed his Chiropody board exam in June 2016 and has been working and living in Ottawa since.
His practice covers all primary foot health services, but has special interest working with biomechanics (custom foot orthotics), ingrown toenail surgeries, and the diabetic population.
Julia White C.Ped (C), BSc Kin, Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Julia is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist practicing in the Ottawa area since 2018. Originally from Nova Scotia, she grew up in the Annapolis Valley and was a competitive dancer, cheerleader and dabbler in a number of sports. After high school, she attended St. Francis Xavier University and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics with a minor in Biology in 2016. Upon graduating, she entered the Western University diploma in Pedorthics program to pursue her passion of helping others lead active, pain free lives. After completing the program, she officially became a Canadian Certified Pedorthist in December 2017.
Her professional focus is helping others recover from acute and chronic pain through the use of custom orthotics, footwear, lifestyle modifications, exercises, knee bracing and other recovery aides. While pursuing her passions within a Pedorthic scope, she really found those suffering with knee pain and instability required additional support in order to lead normal, pain free lives. She has since found tremendous success with fitting custom and off the shelf knee braces in order to help her patients dealing with chronic and acute knee issues live happier, healthier lives.
Outside of her career, she has a passion for health and fitness, dance, walking and hiking with her partner and their goldendoodle puppy. She also enjoys visiting her family on the east coast whenever possible.
Julia is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist practicing in the Ottawa area since 2018. Originally from Nova Scotia, she grew up in the Annapolis Valley and was a competitive dancer, cheerleader and dabbler in a number of sports. After high school, she attended St. Francis Xavier University and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics with a minor in Biology in 2016. Upon graduating, she entered the Western University diploma in Pedorthics program to pursue her passion of helping others lead active, pain free lives. After completing the program, she officially became a Canadian Certified Pedorthist in December 2017.
Her professional focus is helping others recover from acute and chronic pain through the use of custom orthotics, footwear, lifestyle modifications, exercises, knee bracing and other recovery aides. While pursuing her passions within a Pedorthic scope, she really found those suffering with knee pain and instability required additional support in order to lead normal, pain free lives. She has since found tremendous success with fitting custom and off the shelf knee braces in order to help her patients dealing with chronic and acute knee issues live happier, healthier lives.
Outside of her career, she has a passion for health and fitness, dance, walking and hiking with her partner and their goldendoodle puppy. She also enjoys visiting her family on the east coast whenever possible.
Holly Smith, Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nurse
Holly brings over two decades of unwavering commitment to patient care as a seasoned nurse. Her specialization in treating feet has been her focus since 2015, and she has become a trusted healthcare professional in the Ottawa area. Originally hailing from Saint John, New Brunswick, Holly completed her nursing training in the heart of Ottawa, where her passion for restoring patients to their optimal well-being was ignited.
Holly's dedication to her craft extends beyond the workplace. In her free time, she finds solace in nature and the great outdoors. Whether she's strolling through serene landscapes, nurturing vibrant gardens, or embarking on adventurous kayaking expeditions, Holly's enthusiasm for an active, healthy lifestyle shines through.
With Holly's wealth of experience and genuine care for her patients, you can trust that you're in capable hands on your journey to recovery and well-being.
Holly brings over two decades of unwavering commitment to patient care as a seasoned nurse. Her specialization in treating feet has been her focus since 2015, and she has become a trusted healthcare professional in the Ottawa area. Originally hailing from Saint John, New Brunswick, Holly completed her nursing training in the heart of Ottawa, where her passion for restoring patients to their optimal well-being was ignited.
Holly's dedication to her craft extends beyond the workplace. In her free time, she finds solace in nature and the great outdoors. Whether she's strolling through serene landscapes, nurturing vibrant gardens, or embarking on adventurous kayaking expeditions, Holly's enthusiasm for an active, healthy lifestyle shines through.
With Holly's wealth of experience and genuine care for her patients, you can trust that you're in capable hands on your journey to recovery and well-being.
Natasha Przybyla CJS Dip, Office Manager, Certified Compression Fitter
Natasha was born and raised in the Ottawa area and is a mother of two daughters.
Upon graduation from high school she completed Bartending, became first year trained in the massage therapy program and then graduated as the Academic Achievement recipient of the Community and Justice Services Program all at Algonquin College.
Natasha worked her way through college in the medical field as a Secretary/Assistant within the Barrhaven Physiotherapy Clinic. For the past decade she served children and their families within the school system as an Educational Assistant.
In her free time, she enjoys a good workout at the gym, relaxing with a book, meditation and spending quality time with her kids and friends!
Driven back into the professional and positive atmosphere of a clinic she is ready to help and apply her creative, innovative ideas at BFC!
Natasha was born and raised in the Ottawa area and is a mother of two daughters.
Upon graduation from high school she completed Bartending, became first year trained in the massage therapy program and then graduated as the Academic Achievement recipient of the Community and Justice Services Program all at Algonquin College.
Natasha worked her way through college in the medical field as a Secretary/Assistant within the Barrhaven Physiotherapy Clinic. For the past decade she served children and their families within the school system as an Educational Assistant.
In her free time, she enjoys a good workout at the gym, relaxing with a book, meditation and spending quality time with her kids and friends!
Driven back into the professional and positive atmosphere of a clinic she is ready to help and apply her creative, innovative ideas at BFC!