About Us

Phil Watson C Ped (c), COFS

Phil Watson started working in the field of custom–made footwear in 1973.  He attended the Pedorthic Program in 1981 and 1982 at Ballstate University.  After completion of the program he spent three years teaching, designing, and implementing a number of shoe projects in southern Africa. 

In 1988, Phil Watson was accredited with the designation of Certified Orthopedic Footwear Specialist  (COFS) in the designing and making of custom-made orthopedic footwear.  He is registered with the College of Pedorthics of Canada as a COFS as well as C Ped (c).

In addition to his contribution to the clinical team in Dundas, Phil also conducts weekly clinics at the Charlton Centre in Hamilton and the Gane Yohs Health Centre in Ohsweken.

Tom Elliott C Ped Tech (c), C Ped (c)

Tom is a graduate of McMaster University’s Kinesiology Program and has been with Ambulatory Footwear since May 2003. Tom is a designated C Ped Tech and C Ped (C) with the College of Pedorthics of Canada.

Manuel Witt C Ped (C), C Ped Tech (C)

Manuel graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario in 2000. After working in a variety of health related industries, he moved to Saskatchewan to do further research in biomechanics, physiology and proprioception of the lower extremities at the University of Regina. He started working in the pedorthic field in 2007 and became a designated C Ped Tech (C) (2008) and a C Ped (C) (2009) with the College of Pedorthics of Canada. In 2011, he joined the clinical team at Ambulatory Footwear and is currently studying to obtain the Master Craftsman designation in Pedorthics.

In addition to his contribution in Dundas, Manuel also assists in weekly out of store clinics.

Mellanie Walford BSci Kin, CK

Mellanie is a graduate of McMaster’s Kinesiology Science Program and has been working to strengthen and realign the body through physiotherapy and rehabilitation since graduating in 2008.

Furthering her interest in the human body, Mellanie has also acquired a diploma in Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician at George Brown College in 2010. Currently Mellanie is working to obtain certification through the College of Pedorthics.