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Steeles Chiropody aims to provide the most effective treatment protocols, as it relates to foot ailments, to each and every patient. Respect, compassion, and empathy are the three pillars on which this clinic was built upon. It is dedicated to growing with its patients and creating a positive impact in the medical field.
Did you know?
75% of Canadians will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. About 19 percent of the Canadian population has an average of 1.4 foot problems each year.
About Us
Steeles Chiropody is a medical clinic focused on the assessment and treatment of the foot. It is slowly evolving to be a medical hub for diabetics and other medically complex patients. Since its establishment it has focused on providing quality care to all its patients. It has already created a footprint in the Scarborough community.
Appointments
Patients will only be seen by scheduled appointments. Same-day appointments may be available, however; please call the clinic to schedule an appointment. Our office will call or email the day before to confirm appointments.
Services We Offer
- General Footcare - Diabetic Footcare - Custom Foot Orthotics - Orthopedic Footwear - Compression Stockings - Shockwave Therapy - Soft Tissue Surgery
Coverage
Please be aware that Chiropody services are not covered by OHIP, however many insurance companies will reimburse our fees. We encourage patients to discuss coverage details with their providers prior to their appointment.
Niruthika Vahishan, DPM, BSc (Hons)
Reg. Chiropodist
Niruthika Vahishan attended the University of Toronto in 2005 for her undergraduate degree, majoring in Biology with a double minor in Physiology and Mathematics. She had an interest in the medical field and knew that it would be an arena in which she could make an impact. After corresponding with a few Chiropodists, she decided to pursue Podiatric Medicine. After successful completion of the MCATs and the interview process, she attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, previously known as the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her 4 year Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree in 2013 and then registered with the Ontario College of Chiropodists. She hopes to make a positive impact within this field of medicine.
Learn more about our services
We offer a wide range of general foot care services, which include management of calluses, corns, fungal nails and warts. Cortisone injections are also offered at our clinic for various conditions, including plantar fasciitis management. All tools utilized are sterilized using the most current and effective Infection Control methodology.
We offer routine footcare treatments for diabetics, involving nail and skin care management to avoid complications that can arise from self-inflicted cuts. We also offer ulcer management protocols, alongside offloading measures.
Used to address pain in the foot, we preform biomechanical and gait analyses, in combination with either plaster of Paris moulds/ 3D scanner measurements to produce our custom foot orthotics. Patients lie prone and the measurements are taken non-weightbearing.
We work with certified orthopedic brands that allow for extra width and modifications for bone-related changes in the feet such as bunions and hammertoes.
In conjunction with the patient’s family doctor, we measure and dispense compression stockings for the purposes of varicose veins or venous insufficiency management.
This form of therapy is often used to treat plantar fasciitis, in cases where it is not improving with other modalities. It is preformed once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
When ingrowns are painful and causing recurrent infections, this is a last resort option for resolution. Procedures such as a partial nail avulsion (PNA) can be done to attempt to permanently resolve the ingrown.