ALISON CHOW - BPHE, Dip.Pedorthics, D.Pod.M

Alison completed her Honours Bachelor of Physical Education and Health degree at the University of Toronto, St. George campus. She then earned a Diploma in Pedorthics, a field specializing in the design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot orthotics and footwear, from the University of Western Ontario. While earning this diploma, Alison spent two years gaining clinical and lab experience in the pedorthic field, assessing patients and fabricating custom made orthotics by hand. Eager to expand her knowledge and skill set, Alison then went on to earn a Graduate Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences in Chiropody/Podiatric Medicine, a post-undergraduate, professional program at the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Toronto. During her three years at the Michener Institute, Alison gained clinical experience assessing and treating patients at a variety of sites including: Women’s College Hospital, Toronto Rehab, Sherbourne Health Centre, St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital, West Toronto Foot and Ankle clinic, LAMP community health centre, and St. Peter’s Hospital. She was also awarded with two scholarships during her studies. 

Alison is now a Chiropodist registered with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. 

Alison is so excited to be the newest member of SOW Health and cannot wait to work alongside one of her oldest friends, Sarah, and serving the community they both grew up in.