Pedorthic banner

Certified Pedorthist

How to get happy feet: Certified Pedorthist

Do you get aches in your feet, knees, hips or back at the end of a long day? You may be watching the clock at work, willing the time to go faster, so you can finally put your feet up and get some relief. This pain can start to feel normal, the unfortunate product of a tough workday.

The truth is, it doesn’t have to be. Foot health is important for overall health, since your feet are the foundation your body stands on. Many injuries and conditions that seem unrelated—like back or hip pain—actually start with an issue in the foot.

The good news is that pain in your foot, knee, hip or back can be treated and prevented by a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. It all starts with more information and an in depth biomechanical assessment.

Canadian Certified Pedorthists, or C. Ped (C), are healthcare professionals that treat conditions of the feet and lower limbs with footwear and supportive devices. They are educated and trained in the assessment of lower limb anatomy, and muscle and joint function, as well as corrective footwear. Your doctor, nurse practitioner, chiropractor or physiotherapist may refer you to a pedorthist following an initial consultation.

Cost and coverage

Cost and Coverage

Whether you are receiving physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, occupational therapy or other types of rehabilitation services, most health insurance providers reimburse all or a portion of the fees.

Our clinic staff can help confirm your health insurance coverage. Your treatment may be partially or fully covered if you have extended health benefits, a worker’s compensation claim, or were injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Find a Lifemark clinic to determine the coverage options available to you which may include:

  • All third-party insurance
  • Extended health benefits
  • Worker’s compensation
  • Motor vehicle accident insurance
  • OHIP (Ontario only)

Find a clinic near you 

Please note that for payment, all major credit cards, debit and personal cheques are accepted.

Find the clinic, therapist or service near you

Lifemark Map

Find the clinic closest to you

We have over 300 locations across Canada, find one near you.

Find a clinic near you
Find the right therapist

Find the right therapist for you

Over 2500 trained therapists to meet your needs.

Find a therapist
Services woman massaging another womans shoulder

Looking for other services?

Explore additional services to help you achieve your health goals. 

View all our services
Resource Information

Looking for more information?

Please visit our resources page to find more information

View all resources