Kirsten's Foot Care

The Ontario Ministry of Health has released new directives to Regulated Health Professionals stating we can now begin a “gradual restart of deferred services”. However, we are encouraged to limit the number of in-person visits for the time being for our safety and the safety of our clients. This means when we work, we will […]

Though the Government of Ontario has begun Phase 1 of reopening the province, Phase 1 does not include health professionals such as Foot Care Nurses. Yes, this means you can have your housekeeper/butler but not us! At this time, our regular services remain closed. We are currently waiting on the Ontario Ministry of Health to […]

It’s been a few weeks since we have provided an update. With health care services beginning to reopen fully in provinces like Manitoba and New Brunswick, we know it will only be a matter of time before we get word from the Ontario Government as well. We’ve been working hard to get the appropriate personal […]

We continue to cancel appointments one week ahead until the situation changes or we hear from the Ontario Ministry of Health that we can resume our regular services. We were also informed that the Olde Forge has cancelled the foot clinic for April 30th. Although foot care nurses are now able to provide emergency care […]

This morning we have no new updates to provide to our clients. Once again I am in process of cancelling appointments for next week (April 13 -17). Clients with appointments will either be contacted by phone or email. I have a helper keeping me company this morning as I make those cancellations 🐱 As we receive updates […]

In the foot care nursing community there has been debate regarding what care is considered essential or non-essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Provinces such as British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have taken very strong stances in regards to shutting down nursing foot care in their provinces, Ontario has only put recommendations that if it […]

Good day everyone, We haven’t heard anything on our end in regards to a timeline on suspended services. The truth is we don’t know how long this will last, but must remain closed until further notice. We are continuing to cancel a couple weeks ahead until we hear otherwise from the Ministry. If you have […]