Paul A Scotti, PhD(C), BSc(Pod), CPed (C), DCh
Chiropodist/Pedorthist
Paul Scotti is Canada’s only registered Chiropodist who is also a certified Pedorthist. His experience and education began in 1986 at the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto where he studied massage therapy and continued his studies at the Kikkawa College of Massage Therapy and Shiatsu. Paul then went to the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in Florida, and upon completion, he received his certification through the National Certification Board of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks.
Paul furthered his education into the field of biomechanics and orthotics while simultaneously working for a variety of orthotic labs. He became a member of the Pedorthic Association of Canada and earned his accreditation as a Certified Pedorthist from the Canadian Pedorthic Certification Board. He then studied at The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences in Toronto, and in 2005, he completed the Chiropody program and is now a Registered Chiropodist with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Paul went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatric Medicine from Queen Margaret University in Scotland. Paul’s pursuit for education continues as he is currently conducting clinical research and in the process of obtaining his PHD in Podiatric Research.
Paul is the founder of West Toronto Foot & Ankle Clinic. He speaks English and has a working knowledge in Croatian. Being both a Chiropodist and a Pedorthist, he brings a unique and unparalleled experience to the practice. Custom orthotics casted and dispensed by Paul are also manufactured onsite by Paul himself. He is also a Certified Fitter for Medical Compression Legwear as well as trained in custom knee brace casting and fitting.
John Ray, BSc(Kin), DCh
Chiropodist
John Ray is a dedicated and experienced Registered Chiropodist based in Toronto, Ontario. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from York University and earned his Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences in Chiropody from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.
Ray is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based foot care to patients of all ages. His clinical expertise includes surgical procedures, therapeutic injections, wound care, custom orthotics with comprehensive gait analysis and assessment, venous assessment and care with compression stockings, sports therapy, and palliative foot care. Ray is also passionate about promoting equity, social justice, and inclusiveness in all aspects of patient care.
Outside the clinic, Ray enjoys general fitness, swimming, snowboarding, basketball, pickleball and engaging in clinical research.
Tetiana Tymofiiva, MSC, DCh
Tetiana is a Registered Chiropodist in Ontario with over 25 years of clinical experience across private practice, hospital, emergency, and community health settings in Canada and internationally.
Her clinical background is grounded in Internal Medicine, with extensive experience managing chronic and complex conditions including diabetes, autoimmune disease, infectious pathology, and multisystem disorders. This foundation informs my approach to advanced foot and lower-limb care, particularly in high-risk and medically complex patients.
She provides comprehensive foot assessments, biomechanical and gait analysis, diabetic and high-risk foot management, wound care, and evidence-based treatment planning aligned with patient goals and long-term outcomes. She emphasizes on prevention, patient education, and collaborative care within multidisciplinary teams.
Tetiana is fluent in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and conversational Polish.
Sadat Sharif, MSc, DCh.
Sadat obtained his MBBS degree in Bangladesh, where he worked in tertiary care hospitals for 6 years. He then obtained his Masters of Science degree in Medicine from Orebro University in Sweden, and Advanced Diploma in Chiropody from the Michener Institute. He brings a special interest and background in podiatric biomechanics and is passionate about helping people with their foot pain and overall foot health.
