Melissa Broese
Melissa graduated from York University with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences with a focus in geriatric care. She worked in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation for seniors, with a specialization in the treatment and prevention of metabolic syndromes through both dietary and physical interventions.
She focused research on insulin-sensitive cellular transporters, and its up-regulation with routine exercise to potentially augment future outcomes in patients suffering from Type II diabetes. After discovering that the primary barrier to mobility and maintenance of metabolic diseases is due to both physical and neuropathic pain, Melissa entered the Podiatric Medicine program out of the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences in Toronto, to further her studies.
She has been working as a primary care practitioner for nearly 10 years. Although she has a passion for both diabetic and geriatric care, she see’s patients through all walks of life, from sports injuries to wound/ulcer care.
Matthew Andrade
Matthew Andrade is a registered chiropodist in the province of Ontario. He holds a D.Ch. from the Michener Institute and a B.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Western Ontario. Through his chiropody training at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and multiple private practices around Toronto, he has gained a comprehensive knowledge of foot health for patients of all ages. He currently serves as an elected professional Council member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Matthew has specific interests in diabetic wound management and specialty orthotics.