Meet our Team
Delivering on the Promise of Exceptional Footcare for All Ages. We believe in providing professional service with a personal focus. Our greatest strength is our team. Together, we embrace a culture of excellence and fulfill our commitment to be the best and offer the best to every patient every day. We like that.
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You’re Invited…
We welcome you to experience the family-friendly atmosphere and culture of personal attention from professionals who care. The Oakville Foot Clinic offers the best in footcare, equipment and environmentally conscious surroundings.

J. Richard Werkman
D.Ch., B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine (Registered Chiropodist)
J. Richard Werkman, D.Ch., B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine is a Registered Chiropodist licensed under the Chiropody Act with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM), The Ontario Society of Chiropodists (OSC) and The Oakville Chamber of Commerce.

Kelley North
D.Ch.
Kelley (nee: Johnston) North is a former Registered Chiropodist licensed under the Chiropody Act with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and is a podiatric assistant member of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM).

Kaitlin V. Boven
B.Sc. (Hons) Podiatry, M.Sc. Diabetes (Registered Chiropodist)
Kaitlin Boven, B.Sc. (Hons) Podiatry, is a Registered Chiropodist licensed under the Chiropody Act with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario, the United Kingdom HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council), and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM) and Ontario Society of Chiropodist (OSC).

Stephen Witiuk
B.A. Kin., D.Ch. (Registered Chiropodist)
Stephen Witiuk, B.A. Kin., D.Ch. is a Registered Chiropodist licensed under the Chiropody Act with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM) and The Ontario Society of Chiropodists (OSC).

Vanessa Pontet
B.Sc.(Hon), D.Ch. (Registered Chiropodist)
Vanessa Pontet, B. Sc (Hon), D. Ch. is a Registered Chiropodist licensed under the Chiropody Act with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM) and The Ontario Society of Chiropodists (OSC).

Lauren Wilkins
B.Kin., D.Ch (Registered Chiropodist)
Lauren is a graduate of The Michener Institute Chiropody’s program and has earned an advanced graduate diploma in Chiropody. She is a Registered Chiropodist licensed under the Chiropody Act with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.

Matthew Collison
BSc(Hons) MRes, MRCPod, FFPM RCPS(Glasg) (Registered Chiropodist)
Matthew trained in the UK as a podiatrist, graduating in 2014 with a first-class honours degree from the University of Southampton. Upon moving to Oakville in 2022, he registered as a chiropodist with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.

Vicki
Director, Clinic Support & Patient Representative, Certified Compression Fitter
Vicki Werkman is proud to be the Office Manager. She brings the clinic the experience of marketing Rick’s Hamilton practice into a successful business. She also consults for The Bridge Network – a patient management software company in the dental and chiropody fields.

Kaitlyn
Clinical Chiropody Assistant, Certified Compression Fitter
Born and raised in Burlington, Kaitlyn graduated from Mohawk College in 2017. During her studies, she became a shift manager at McDonald’s for seven years, where her excellent customer service and organizational skills contributed significantly to her success.

Jackie
Patient Representative, Certified Compression Fitter
Jackie earned her Medical Administration diploma from Westervelt College in 2010. With over 10 years of experience in clinical settings, Jackie efficiently coordinates patient care at Werkman, Boven and Associates.

Heather
Clinical Chiropody Assistant
Born and raised in small-town Ontario, Heather now resides in Burlington and is a recent addition to the Werkman, Boven, & Associates team. Heather also graduated from Redeemer University in the spring of 2020, where she attained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and Theatre Arts.
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