St. Catharines: 905 685-6304
Welland: 905 735-7700

About Us

At Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres, we believe that the Chiropodist and patient become a team for treating an individual’s feet. Our Chiropodists listen carefully to understand your concerns and respond with the best treatment options for you.

About Our Centres

At Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres, we work to the highest professional standards and we are specialists in the care and treatment of feet and ankles.
Chiropodists and Podiatrists are the only registered foot care professionals in Ontario and are licensed with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
At Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres we take great pride in providing the best products and services to all our patients. With over 40 years of combined experience we can effectively assess your foot condition and provide a personalized management plan to maintain and improve your health.

We are here to help!

We are qualified to help you with foot problems related to:

  • Aging
  • Arthritis
  • Back and Leg Pain
  • Diabetes
  • Feet at Work
  • Posture
  • Pregnancy
  • Sports Injuries
We provide treatments as well as identify and treat biomechanical defects that can result in poor posture and deformities. Helping your feet will improve the overall quality of your life. Relieve unnecessary pain now!
Feel free to visit one of our locations or contact us with any questions.

Healthy Feet! Happy Body!

During your lifetime, you’ll walk approximately 115,000 miles or five times the circumference of the earth! It is no wonder that many children and three quarters of adults require some form of foot care. Just as a car needs regular servicing, your feet function efficiently only if they are treated regularly.
Your feet connect with the rest of your body much more than you think. There are many underlying illnesses or conditions that put your legs and feet at increased risk of injury and disability. The health of your feet can be critical to your mobility and have a direct relationship with your general well-being.

Meet Our Team

Tonya Ventresca

Chiropodist

Tonya Ventresca – Chiropodist

After graduating from E.L. Crossley Secondary School, Tonya attended Trent University where she earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts. She then obtained her Diploma of Chiropody at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in 1998.

Tonya spent eight years as a team member of the Chiropody Department at the Niagara Health System until it was closed in 2006. As co-owner of the Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres since 2007, Tonya continues to provide quality foot care and education to the Niagara Region. Tonya’s services include prescribing and dispensing orthotics, performing surgery to remove ingrown toenails, providing diabetic foot care, callus removal, and nail care.

Tonya and her husband Paul are happily raising their two sons in the Niagara Region, the place they have always called home.

Dawn-Marie Clarke

Chiropodist

Dawn-Marie Clarke – Chiropodist

After graduating from Chinguacousy Secondary School Dawn-Marie attended McMaster University to study Political Science. She completed her education at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, where she obtained her Diploma of Chiropody in 1995.

 

Dawn-Marie spent twelve years providing foot care in St. Catharines for patients of the Niagara Health System’s Chiropody Department until it was closed in 2006. As co-owner of the Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres since 2007, Dawn-Marie has been keeping the residents of the Niagara Region walking pain free by prescribing and dispensing orthotics, performing surgery to remove ingrown toenails, providing diabetic foot care, callus removal, and nail care.

 

Bramalea, Burlington and Winona are all places Dawn-Marie has called home. She and her husband are now happy to call Beamsville their home, a community where they can call their neighbours friends and family.

Lisa

Receptionist

Lisa – Receptionist

A life-long resident of Welland, Lisa graduated from Eastdale Secondary School and then completed an Adult Business Administration course. As the receptionist for the Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres she answers calls, books appointments, makes sure the supplies we need are on hand and gladly helps patients in any way she can.

Lisa’s love for figure skating keeps her active with both the Niagara Falls Skating Academy and the Niagara Centre Skating Club. As a National Coaching Certification Program coach for figure skating Lisa spends many evenings on the ice. Lisa is the happily married mother of two active boys.

Sandra

Receptionist

Sandra – Receptionist

After graduating from the University of Guelph with a degree in political science, Sandra landed a job at a large retailer. This led to a long career in retail sales and management. Looking for a new challenge , Sandra brought her organizational skills and passion for customer service to the role of Receptionist at the St. Catharines clinic. Sandra lives in St. Catharines with her partner and 2 dogs. Her favourite ways to unwind include yoga, binge watching the latest tv shows and enjoying a glass of wine.

Alicia

Assistant

Alicia – Assistant

Alicia is a resident of Niagara Falls and a mother of 2 boys. Graduating from Stamford Colligate she then moved on to complete her training and certification as a personal support worker. She worked in a long term care home for 7+ years before moving to Dawson Creek, BC. In BC Alicia worked for a short time as a life style care aid for a young lady with Autism and Down Syndrome. After returning home to Niagara Falls, Alicia worked as a PSW for a local home care company. She travelled all over the Niagara Region to care for the elderly in our community before settling in here at Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres. Alicia works at our Welland location as a clinic assistant.

Debra Olesin

Clinical Assistant

Debra Olesin – Clinical Assistant

Debra is no stranger to the north end of St.Catharines; growing up and still residing in the area, it was only natural she found her way to Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres in 2021. Debra comes to us with 17 years of experience as a personal support worker in long term care, assisted living and in the community. Prior to entering into the health care field, she worked as a Certified Nail Technician. With her combined experience, she’s been a toe-rific addition to our St.Catharines location.

Christine Hartwick

Clinical Assistant

Did You Know?

Your feet mirror your general health.

Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet – so foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious medical problems.
3 out of every 4 people will experience foot problems in their lifetime.

The coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada was in Snag, Yukon at -62.8 degrees Celsius. Brrrr!!

The average Canadian will spend $1,182.00 on holiday shopping.
Santa’s official mailing address. Santa Claus North Pole, HOH OHO, Canada.

Datang, Zhuji, China produces 8 billion pairs of socks in a year.

There are 30 definitions for the word sock.
In 50 years you will have put on approximately 365,000 socks. Each foot produces ½ cup of sweat a day!

When you are walking normally, the whole foot is never flat on the ground.

Standing in one spot is far more tiring than walking. The reason for this is that demands are being made on the same few muscles for a length of time.
The gait pattern of your right foot does not usually match that of your left.

There are about 800 Podiatrist/Chiropodists that actively practice in Canada.

Chiropodists/podiatrists are primary care providers and are therefore qualified to assess, diagnose, prescribe and carry out treatments including minor surgical procedures.

2.3 million Canadians live with diabetes today.

50% of all lower limb amputations in Ontario are directly related to diabetes.
Canadian Frederick Banting discovered insulin in 1921.

Flip-flops are the oldest form of footwear.

Different civilizations often used different toes for the thong. The Greeks used the 1st & 2nd toes, the Romans used the 2nd & 3rd toes and the Mesopotamians used the 3rd & 4th toes!
Flip-flops were known as flip-flaps until the 1960’s.

Didaskaleinophobia is the fear of going to school.

The average consumer will spend $362.00 this year on back to school shopping.
The average back pack carried represents 17% of a child’s body weight.

A human foot & ankle is a strong, mechanical structure that contain 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments.

When walking, each time your heel lifts off the ground it forces the toes to carry one half of your body weight.

The skin on your feet is thicker than it is anywhere else on your body.

Corns and callous are never normal, but they are the most common foot problems.

 

When you are stressed, you are more susceptible to the virus that causes warts on the foot.

Do you have foot pain?

Call us we can help.
St. Catharines: 905 685-6304
Welland: 905 735-7700

Success Stories

“Great service and front desk!”
– Barbara W.
“This place rocks! Love everyone here!”
– Lisa M.
“We have been patients of Dawn-Marie for many years and have always been satisfied with our treatment, and from her and the office staff.”
– Lorraine D.
“Fabulous staff and care.”
– Susan D.
“Very caring staff, very knowledgeable and patient with questions and concerns.”
– Mary Jane R.
“The treatment was very good. With two visits the corn problem is gone. Thank you.”
“Always treated with respect. Everyone is polite and very helpful. Treatment helped my condition very well.”
– Susan J.
“I love Dawn-Marie! She is efficient, no pain, follow-up is good. Highly recommend her services.”
– Anne Marie S.
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At Clarke Ventresca Foot & Orthotic Centres, we believe that the Chiropodist (foot specialist) and patient become a team for treating an individual’s feet. Our Chiropodists listen carefully to understand your concerns and respond with the best treatment options for you.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are waiting and willing to assist you in booking your appointments. When you arrive at the office they will make you feel welcomed and comfortable. We are here for you!
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  • 33 Lakeshore Road, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7B3
  • 572 Niagara Street, Welland, ON L3C 6T8
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