CARE-MED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Founder and Medical Director of Care - Med Ltd
Alla has over 16 years of extensive health care experience in Toronto. She acquired her first medical degree in 1988 as a Registered Nurse. She continued her studies in the fields of internal medicine, orthopedics and Pedorthics, biomechanics, primary and secondary Lymphedema, Post Mastectomy Care and Oncology Lymphedema.
Recently, Alla became American Board Certified Functional Nutritionist to help her clients and patients understand their bodies and support themselves to the next level of better health.
Gerdine joined the team in 2023 after immigrating to Canada from the Netherlands. They worked as a nursing student in a hospital for 3 years, and fell in love with the profession. When they weren't able to continue due to the physical demand, they transitioned into medical administration at a paediatric hospital.
Gerdine is passionate about working in highly specialized healthcare and finding creative ways to meet the needs of every individual patient. Working with people brings them great joy every single day.
Lei Garcia was born and raised in Philippines. Grew up with loving parents and three siblings. Lei is a mother to three beautiful children. Graduate of BS Occupational Therapy. Immigrated to Canada in 2008. Canadian graduate: PTA and OTA.
Job Titles:
- Chiropodist and Podiatrist
Mark is an Ontario registered Chiropodist, Saskatchewan registered Podiatrist, UK registered Podiatrist, and Hong Kong Podiatrist. In addition, he is also a chiropody assistant professor.
His clinical focus includes: Biomechanical Assessment and Custom Orthotics, Nail Care, Callus, Corns, Plantar Warts, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Soft tissue surgeries, Injection therapy, Ulcer treatment, Diabetic foot assessment and care.
As a passionate chiropodist, Mark is always learning new things to increase his scope of practice.
He enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment in order to communicate with different professionals for better outcomes.
Mizra has been with our team since 2019. She graduated with honors in business management and accounting, in addition to her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from (Philippines). Her confidence, positive attitude, and ability to work in harmony with her colleagues is an integral part of our clinic's atmosphere.
Mizra's love and compassion for those experiencing lymphedema is rooted in her own personal experiences and makes her an ideal addition to the SoftTouch/CareMed team.