The Align Team

Claudia uses an empathetic approach to footcare and she is a firm believer in both preventative and corrective approaches to podiatric care.

Outside of the clinic, Claudia channels her creativity into crocheting, figure skating and culinary adventures.

As Align Custom Fit is a teaching facility, Claudia also serves as the clinical placement supervisor for the Michener Institute of Education at UHN, University of Toronto, where she supports Chiropody students in developing their clinical and professional skills.

Refining both her theoretical aptitude and practical skillset, she also received a scholarship by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario during her rotations. She holds an Assistant Professorship and works as a Clinical Instructor under the University Health Network at the Michener Institute. Strong ethics aligned with company core values and the desire to treat patients beyond their expectations, at Align Catherine is redefining and evolving footcare modalities, successfully ensuring that the preventative footcare model is a necessary health check for everyone. Through provision of exemplary care at Align and being a passionate educator, Catherine has distinguished the Align flagship as an official teaching facility for the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. As a Clinical Coordinator for this program and through her clinical work at Align, she provides training and education to the College's graduating students, helping to create the next gen of inspired Chiropody professionals.

Elyse’s clinical care is grounded in empathy and a genuine desire to help patients feel their best. She supports everything from acute conditions to long-term preventative care, always tailoring her approach to each patient’s needs. With a background in kinesiology, Elyse brings a strong understanding of biomechanics to every treatment plan, helping patients move better and support long-term wellness. She works with a wide range of foot health concerns - from skin and nail conditions to musculoskeletal issues and custom orthotic therapy. What drives her most is helping people move with confidence, whether that means recovering from injury, managing chronic concerns, or simply staying active without pain.

Outside of the clinic, Elyse lives what she practices. She’s passionate about staying active and embracing a lifestyle rooted in health and wellness. As a runner, she knows firsthand how meaningful it is to keep doing what you love – and brings that same care and encouragement into her work with every patient.

A passionate community advocate, she served as Director of the McMaster Vietnamese Student Association, fostering connections between new and experienced learners.

Katrina’s commitment to bespoke excellence and her innovative mindset drive her to deliver exceptional, personalized healthcare. She brings both dedication and creativity to her practice, ensuring the highest level of care for her clients.

With experience in multiple private foot clinics, Tiffany has developed strong clinical skills in preventing and managing foot related dermatological and musculoskeletal conditions through comprehensive treatments, including orthotics, therapeutic exercise, and surgical interventions. She also brings a unique perspective to the clinic, having been a Fit After 50 Wellness Coach, and completing an Osteopathy mentorship placement where she honed her ability to detect subtle body alignment differences.

Tiffany is dedicated to serving the community with an empathetic, approachable demeanor that ensures every patient feels comfortable and supported. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, she provides care to a diverse range of patients and aims to help all her clients move better and live fully aligned lives.

Afshan takes a whole-body approach to care, drawing on her experience in medicine and chiropody to better understand how overall health, movement, and lower limb function are connected. She supports patients with foot pain, biomechanical concerns, skin and nail conditions, and preventive foot care, with an emphasis on personalized treatment and patient education.

Known for her attentive and gentle approach, Afshan strives to ensure her patients feel heard, informed, and comfortable throughout their care. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and conversational in Telugu.

Outside of the clinic, Afshan enjoys spending time with her family and playing badminton.

Gurinder holds an Advanced Diploma in Chiropody from The Michener Institute, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her background allows her to combine a strong understanding of health and movement with a genuine interest in getting to know each patient and their individual needs.

Beyond chiropody, Gurinder is also a mat and reformer Pilates instructor, which naturally complements her interest in biomechanics and whole-body movement. She enjoys helping patients better understand how their feet and lower limbs play a role in the way they move every day. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, Gurinder values creating an environment where patients feel comfortable, heard, and involved in their care.

Outside of the clinic, Gurinder is an animal lover and an avid reader. Her favourite reading companion is her Labrador, Bruce, who may not have much to add to the book discussion, but is always happy to keep her company.

Her background in kinesiology and experience as a kinesiologist and fitness trainer have shaped her strong interest in biomechanics and human movement. Haneen has also conducted research exploring how heel-to-toe drop in running shoes can influence ankle mechanics in the management of Achilles tendinopathy. She is passionate about incorporating research and evidence-based practices into individualized patient care.

Fluent in English and Arabic, with intermediate French, Haneen enjoys connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds. Outside the clinic, she has a creative side, with years of classical saxophone and piano experience, and stays active through running and functional strength training.

Her primary objective is securing high-value opportunities, such as Lunch and Learns and Corporate Wellness Events, to drive new patient bookings. The role is focused on building long-term, non-transactional trust by maintaining regular touchpoints with a target group of 50+ physicians and Allied Healthcare Practitioners (AHCPs). Frances utilizes her skills as an Expert Communicator to articulate complex biomechanical concepts and applies an Analytical Mindset for performance tracking and optimizing outreach strategies.

With a diverse range of experience in client-facing clinical environments, he brings empathy, professionalism, and strong organizational skills to Align’s Client Experience team. Passionate about providing exceptional care and supporting others on their wellness journeys, Jaysen is dedicated to helping every client feel comfortable, understood, and confident in understanding their foot health.

Kevin brings a wealth of diverse healthcare experience to the team, developed through the University of Waterloo’s renowned Co-op program with placements spanning hospital, clinic, and long-term care settings. Kevin is currently enrolled in the Chiropody program at The Michener Institute where he enjoys applying his academic knowledge to hands-on patient care.

Outside of the clinic, Kevin is a culinary enthusiast who loves exploring new cuisines and refining his own cooking techniques. To stay active, he enjoys weightlifting, basketball, volleyball, and snowboarding.

Her background spans fashion, event management, marketing, and e-commerce, giving her a well-rounded perspective on creating thoughtful and engaging brand experiences.

She holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Business and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management. From developing creative campaigns to supporting the day-to-day client experience, Zajeeba enjoys bringing ideas to life and ensuring the details come together seamlessly.

Outside of work, Zajeeba loves travelling, volunteering, and all things animals. She is also the proud caretaker of nine cats, which may explain where her patience, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple personalities at once comes from.