Our Story

The Ottawa Orthotic Lab has been providing pedorthic care in Canada’s capital since 1996. Since our inception we’ve helped all types of patients from those looking to pursue active lifestyles to Olympic athletes at the top of their game.

Founded by Matthew Grasmeyer

The Ottawa Orthotic Lab Inc. was founded in 1996 by Canadian Certified Pedorthist C.Ped(C) and local Athletic Therapist, Matthew Grasmeyer. His love for running and biomechanics coupled with his sports medicine background inspired him to help patients achieve and maintain proper foot care and lower limb health so that they could live healthy and active lives.

Our Team

Rebecca Hemmerick

Rebecca began her journey into pedorthics in 2009 by becoming an apprentice at the Ottawa Orthotic Lab under the mentorship of Matthew Grasmeyer. Certified by the College of Pedorthics of Canada as a C. Ped. Tech. as well as a C. Ped (C)  Rebecca has extensive experience in manufacturing as well as clinical assessment. Graduating from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Kinesiology in 2007 Rebecca has a passion for human movement and exercise science. She has a strong understanding of these topics from her history as a competitive figure skater, hiker and every-day exerciser.

ASHLEY KOETS

Ashley began her pedorthic career unofficially as a child by making doughnut pads to offload her extra ankle bone in her figure skates.  She had many challenges with skates and had to eventually be fitted for custom skates.  Many athletic injuries and frustrations with foot mechanics led her to pursue a career in Pedorthtics.  In 2006, Ashley became an NCCP Level 1 Professional Figure Skating Coach and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honors in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario.  In 2007, Ashley graduated from the Diploma in Pedorthics program with distinction from the University of Western Ontario and also became a Certified Pedorthist of Canada.  Ashley has Pedorthic experience working in cities such as Toronto, Kingston, Belleville and Ottawa.

Kevin Carrington

Kevin has been practicing as a Canadian Certified Pedorthist C. Ped (C) since receiving his designation from the College of Pedorthics of Canada in 2009. He obtained his Diploma in Pedorthics with distinction from the University of Western Ontario in 2009 and his Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa in 2007. With extensive training in the assessment of lower limb anatomy and biomechanics, coupled with over a decade of practical experience, he designs and fabricates devices for the purpose of treating painful conditions of the lower limbs. Custom foot orthotics, orthopedic bracing and medical compression stockings are fundamental components of his pedorthic practice.

We Are Certified & Regulated

All of our Canadian Certified Pedorthists  C. Ped (C) are members in good standing with College of Pedorthics of Canada and the Pedorthic Association of Canada. We are regulated health care providers with clearly defined competencies, scope of practice and code of ethics.

As Canadian Certified Pedorthists, our processes (assessment, casting and manufacturing) are all insurance industry approved. We are one of the few healthcare professionals recognized by the insurance industry as approved providers of custom foot orthotics.

We Have Athletic Backgrounds

In addition to general pedorthic care, we also specialize in athlete-focused assessment and treatment. All of us are, or were, competitive athletes and as such have an intimate knowledge of the mindset and the rigorous demands of training and competition. We have the equipment, experience and expertise to provide detailed biomechanical assessment and gait analysis. Our love for sport has taken us down many paths. We share diverse athletic backgrounds and accomplishments: