Our Team of Orthotists and Pedorthists in Guelph

Our Team of Orthotists and Pedorthists in Guelph

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

The team at Applied Biomechanics is comprised of Fred Rayner (Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist), Carla Michelin-Clarke (Certified Orthotist, Registered Orthotic Technician), Brad Carpenter (Certified Pedorthist), Mark Tonin (Registered Orthotic Technician, Certified Pedorthic Technician), Cathy Rayner (Office Manager), and Cheryl McPhail (Reception).

Our team works closely with other health practitioners in Guelph including Physiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Family doctors, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Ongoing continuing education and training ensures that Applied Biomechanics can provide each client with the most up to date treatment and devices needed for their care.

Fred

Fred Rayner, B.Sc.(H.K.), CO(c), C Ped. (C)

Fred Rayner measuring for orthotics at Applied BiomechanicsFred is a Certified Orthotist under Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC), and a Certified Pedorthist under the College of Pedorthics of Canada, and has been active in the profession of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Artificial Limbs and Orthopedic Bracing) since 1986.

He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Orthotics and Prosthetics from George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario.

Previous positions include Director of Orthotics and Certified Orthotist at Clynch Prosthetic and Orthotic Laboratories, Calgary Alberta and Professor in both the Postgraduate Clinical Orthotics and Prosthetics Program and the Orthotic/Prosthetic Technicians Program at George Brown College/Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto. Fred started his career as a Resident and then Certified Orthotist at West Park Hospital, Toronto. Fred’s academic interests include Biomechanics and Advanced Materials Technology and Fabrication.

Fred also plays active roles in the profession both provincially and nationally. He is a member of both the Ontario Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (OAPO), Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC). He has sat on the Board of Directors for OAPO, has been involved in teaching the National Review Course put on by the OPC, and continues to be an examiner in the annual Certification Exams by the OPC.
Applied Biomechanics Custom Orthotic Services is a proud sponsor of the Guelph Youth Basketball Association in the City of Guelph. Fred has been involved with the GYBA for many years as a coach, convenor, and as Vice President and Director of the program.

It is with this same community focus that Applied Biomechanics works to serve the orthotic and bracing needs of the people of Guelph and the surrounding area …a local business at your service.

Find out how Applied Biomechanics can help you get the support you need!