Often footwear simply does not fit properly right off the shelf.
A Certified Pedorthist, C. Ped. (C) is specially trained to provide footwear modifications. Certified Pedorthists can stretch footwear, apply cushioning or lifts or modify the footwear in various ways to meet your exact fitting needs. This unique service differentiates soléa from the majority of shoe retailers.

While many health care professionals offer orthotic services, Certified Pedorthists are the most qualified to do so. At soléa Pedorthic Services, we are proud to offer the services of Derek Gilmer, C. Ped. (C), C. Ped. Tech.

What is a Certified Pedorthist?

A Certified Pedorthist is trained in the manufacturing, fitting and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purpose of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions.

A Certified Pedorthist provides both footwear and devices to assist in:

• accommodation of foot deformities
• realignment of anatomical structures, improvement of balance, control of biomechanical function and accommodation of special circulatory requirements.

How can a Certified Pedorthist at soléa help me?

As a health care provider, a Certified Pedorthist is trained to provide clear, unbiased and professional advice to our customers and our fitting staff on the proper choice and fitting of footwear. Most footwear retailers don't have this expertise on site.

If you are prescribed custom-made orthotics, a Certified Pedorthist is trained to cast, manufacture and fit them into your existing footwear or to make recommendations for more appropriate orthotic-friendly footwear of which we offer a large selection.

This expertise is offered at soléa for your convenience to help you make the best choices for footwear under the guidance of a Certified Pedorthist. At soléa, you'll be fitted with the most appropriate, the healthiest, and the most comfortable footwear and orthotics possible to best suit your individual needs.

What is a custom-made foot orthotic?

A custom-made foot orthotic is a molded footwear insert designed to provide foot support and to improve posture and gait. An orthotic is prescribed by a physician with the prescription then filled by a Certified Pedorthist.

How do I benefit from soléa Pedorthic Services?

At soléa, you’ll be fitted with the most appropriate footwear possible to best match your foot type and lifestyle. That’s because our team of dedicated fitting professionals receive training and work in association with Derek Gilmer, C. Ped. (C), C. Ped. Tech.



Simply put, we believe we have the finest footwear fitting professionals at soléa. No one is on commission so you’ll never feel pressured to buy from us. And you’ll also benefit from the largest selection of fine comfort footwear offered in Ottawa, right here at soléa.



Should you require custom orthotics, book an appointment with soléa Pedorthic Services. Please call 613.728.6905 or contact our Pedorthic Services Administrator.

For more information on Certified Pedorthists,
visit the Pedorthic Association of Canada's website at www.pedorthic.ca.
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