Footopia Advanced Foot Care

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Violet Morales

Co-founder of Footopia, Director of Care, Registered Practical Nurse, Advanced Foot Care Nurse, Wound Care Specialist

Services in English and Spanish

Upon arriving in Ottawa, Violet faced the challenge of restarting her nursing education, showcasing remarkable perseverance and resilience. Her career path encompassed various healthcare environments, from hospitals to long-term care homes. A recent focus has been on community health nursing and wound care, where she identified a need for high-quality preventive foot care.

Inspired to make a difference, Violet expanded her expertise to specialize in foot care, emphasizing a commitment to overall wellness. Now, with immense pride, she is establishing her own clinic to provide top-notch foot care services.

Violet’s approach to healthcare is holistic, dedicated to finding lasting solutions for her patients’ well-being. She empowers them with information, firmly believing in making a positive impact on lives, step by step.

In 2015, Violet successfully graduated from Algonquin College’s Registered Practical Nurse program. She is a proud member of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario, and Podortho Nursing Association. Her dedication to professional development is underscored by her Wound Specialist designation earned through the University of Toronto’s International Interprofessional Wound Care Course in 2019.

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Sylvie Bogne

Advanced Foot Care Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse

Services in English and French

Sylvie is a caring and passionate professional with over a decade of experience in the medical field. Through her many years of working in senior care, she noticed recurring foot ailments in her patients that didn’t always get proper attention. Motivated to address these issues and make a difference in their lives, she embarked on her Foot Care journey. The knowledge and know-how she gained through her specialization now serves her in providing patients of all ages with professional Foot Care in English and French.

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Susan Abunada

Advanced Foot Care Nurse, Registered Nurse

Services in English and Arabic

Susan is a highly skilled and passionate foot care nurse, fluent in both English and Arabic. She holds a diploma in biomedical science, but soon realized her true passion lies in helping people. Drawn to a field where she could not only improve people’s health but also help them maintain it, she went on to graduate as a Registered Nurse from Western University.

Her diverse experience includes working at Ottawa General Hospital, providing home health care, and serving the community at London InterCommunity Health Center. Susan is passionate about educating patients on preventive care, particularly in managing diabetes. Her interest in this disease and its effects on the body led her to specialize in foot care. She is currently working towards certification as a diabetic educator, driven by her desire to help others maintain their health and well-being.

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Cass Saavedra

Clinic Administrator, Social Work Technician

Reception in English, French and Spanish

Cass, a dedicated social worker by profession, embarked on her Canadian journey in 2012. Completing her education at Collège La Cité in Ottawa, she has honed her skills through diverse experiences working with people.

Despite her youth, she possesses a profound sense of empathy, a crucial attribute in her role managing a clinic focused on patient care. Her ability to connect with individuals on a deep level stems from her genuine concern and understanding.

Cass’s commitment to her profession, coupled with her exceptional skills and empathetic approach, uniquely positions her to effectively manage the clinic. Her ability to understand and connect with people, combined with her cultural fluency, ensures a patient-centered and inclusive approach to healthcare management.

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