TELEHEALTH Appointments now available
[May 16] Beginning Tuesday, May 19, we are happy to announce that SOLEFIT VANCOUVER has been given the green-light to resume as BC enters the first phase of re-opening. Hopefully SoleFit Ottawa will join shortly and we will update this post as we learn more (telehealth option still available for both Ottawa and Vancouver locations). Patient and employee safety are paramount and please see our COVID-19 re-opening policies here.
Thank you for your patience while our offices have been closed. Since March 16th, the Ministry of Health as well as our own College of Pedorthics of Canada has instructed that we be closed. Both our Ottawa and Vancouver locations are complying fully to protect the health and well-being of our patients, team members, and the broader communities that we operate in and up until now, only Telehealth appointments have been possible. Our clinics will remain closed until we have the green light from our province to resume our operations.
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Custom Orthotics in Ottawa & Vancouver
A pedorthic foot clinic in Westboro, Ottawa and Kitsilano, Vancouver owned and operated by the brother/sister team of Ryan and Cassandra Grant.
SoleFit is a family run business operating since 2005 with locations in Westboro, Ottawa ON and Kitsilano, Vancouver BC. We are a pedorthic clinic specialising in injury assessment and gait analysis for the lower extremity, custom foot orthotics, video gait analysis, knee braces, and other recovery products. Our goal is to educate and empower our patients with short term treatment to help with current injuries, along with the long term education of how to prevent the problem from returning. Our holistic look at pedorthic care means that we try to balance short term treatment tools like orthotics and bracing, with education on the real source of the problem and ways to really fix things for good!
We see a wide variety of clients of all ages, from the highly active competitive athlete to those with a more sedentary lifestyle. Common injuries we evaluate on a regular basis are: plantar fasciitis, bunions, metatarsalgia, shin splints, achilles tendonopathy, patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), general hip pain, lower back pain, and many more. We also evaluate clients without injury who have flat feet, high arches, ‘knock knees’, bowed knees, or are concerned about their general posture and alignment.
Every client is booked at initial 1 hour footwear and gait analysis assessment. At the conclusion of your initial assessment, you will be provided with a treatment plan that may include custom made orthotics, off the shelf insoles, footwear recommendations (running shoes, casual shoes, dress shoes), compression socks/stockings, knee bracing and/or ankle bracing, exercise prescription and home self care, training and activity plans.
Contact us to find out how we can help you achieve pain free living!
SoleFit has been providing me with orthotics and gait analysis for over a decade now, and I can confidently say that they are the best in the business. Ten years ago, as a world ranked runner, I wore SoleFit orthotics in my preparation to running a sub-4 minute mile, and today, as a professional cyclist, I wear my SoleFit orthotics in every race and ride.
As a cyclist, I am always looking for ways to make my shoes lighter, and my power-transfer better, through SoleFit’s custom, in-house work, I know that I am getting the best performance from my cycling shoes. And as a former runner, and current running coach, SoleFit is the first place I recommend to my clients for gait analysis. Their input in my running career enabled me to achieve faster times, and helped stave off injury, and their analysis and work with my clients has done the same.
Professional Cyclist
As I prepare to leave Ottawa, I'm sad to know that there won't be great people like you guys to help my patients in the Northwest Territories...If you ever open a second location, may I recommend Fort Smith, NWT (pop. 2500)?
Family Physician
SoleFit produced various orthotics for me to fit all my training and competition needs in running and fencing. They have allowed me to maintain training and racing after suffering from plantar fasciitis in 2012.
SoleFit was able to analyze my gait for running, footwork in fencing, and help identify proper shoes to allow my feet to become stronger and more sustainable long term. The continued adjustments and tweaks help me to feel confident to keep pushing my limits without worrying about my previous foot pain.
Modern Pentathlon Olympian
The SoleFit Team has been keeping me going for years! Ryan and his team have an extensive knowledge of biomechanics, footwear and technique!
I encourage runners of all levels to check them out- the results are awesome!
Adventurer / Founder of i2P
Huge kudos and thanks for the expertise, friendliness and professionalism of the entire crew at SoleFit. So thankful that my path lead to them almost a decade ago - they have been crucial in extending my personal athletic career and helping out countless referred friends and family members.
SoleFit has you covered from video gait analysis, taping, recovery tools, prevention gear, and orthotics, they have all your biomechanic resources and solutions to keep you pain free. I give them highest marks and I am sure you will totally understand why when you go too.
GoodGuysTri Founder
I am a 4 X Canadian National Team Member in the 100meter hurdles. I have a bunion, which the nature of my sport aggravates. This past summer, it got so bad that I was unable to run or even wear a closed toe shoe. Someone referred me to SoleFit. SoleFit has helped me get back on my feet (literally) so I can train for the World Championships this summer. Not only is SoleFit extremely knowledgeable, they also genuinely care about their clients’ well-being. Unlike other places I've tried, they aren't about getting you to buy the most expensive orthotics or the latest miracle cure. They take you through an assessment, listen to your concerns and develop a customized “treatment plan” to help you achieve your goals. I strongly recommend SoleFit not only to people suffering from foot and knee pain but also to persons looking to maximize their potential!
Professional Track Athlete
Physical activity has always been very important to me. I do my best to lead by example by sharing my experiences with others, and how much joy it brings to my life. The human body is a magnificent organism, but there will always be setbacks and injuries. That’s where the team at SoleFit comes into play!
I’ve had a few injuries to work through over the years, and the SoleFit team were always able to help me get back on my feet. In particular, using gait analysis and correcting my running technique. They have so many amazing tools and resources at their disposal to help you be active, injury-free! They’re all athletes too! They know what it’s like to be on both sides of it. You will gain so much knowledge from your visit to SoleFit, and leave knowing confidently that you’re in good hands!
Teacher / Personal Trainer
REFFERING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
We’d like to thank all the physicians and allied healthcare practitioners for referring their patients to SoleFit. We take great pride in what we do and would love for you to see our clinic in action. Please feel free to contact us to set up a time to visit our clinic and/or go through the assessment process with one of our Certified Pedorthists.
Please contact us at either Ottawa or Vancouver locations.
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