Back2feet - Your Specialists

Ms. Yim M. Lok, Certified Orthotist and Certified Pedorthist

Yim Lok has a BSc. from York University in Psychology. She received her Clinical Methods in Orthotic and Prosthetic Diploma from George Brown College in 1983. Her clinical training included rotations at the Chedoke-McMaster Hospital, West Park Hospital and the Bloorview-MacMillian Children's Centre. She started her career at the Hospital for Sick Children where she gained valuable experience in the areas of burns, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and orthopaedic conditions such as club feet and scoliosis.

By developing the orthotic program at an adult Prosthetic/Orthotic facility and later becoming a manager of a pedorthotic centre, Yim has widened her scope of practice to include clients of all ages. Presently, she works closely with Orthopaedic surgeons of the Centenary Health Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and North York General.

Yim is a member of the Ontario Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (OAPO), Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC)* , Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC), College of Pedorthics of Canada (CPC) and American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP).

Yim is also currently an OPC Certification Examiner and a National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) Approved Clinical Mentor (ACM).

Ms. Melanie Freedman, Certified Orthotist, IIWCC

Melanie Freedman has a BA. in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University. She received her Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician Diploma from George Brown College in 2001. She then went on to complete her Clinical Methods in Orthotics and Prosthetics Diploma. Her clinical training included rotations at Chedoke-McMaster Hospital, West Park Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital, Bloorview-MacMillan Chilldren's Center and the Orthopaedic and Arthritic Hospital.

Melanie came to Back2feet after working at a facility in eastern Ontario where she gained experience in adult and pediatric lower extremity orthotics, particularly working with people with diabetes and arthritis.

Melanie is a graduate of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) designed for wound care specialists. She is a member of Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) and also an OPC Certification Examiner.

Ms. Laura Richardson, Certified Pedorthist

Laura Richardson has over 20 years of experience in foot-care. She received her Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician Diploma from George Brown College in 1998. Before coming to Back2feet in 2008, Laura trained and worked at various private Foot-Care Clinics within the Toronto area.

In 1999 she began her training to be a certified Pedorthist and Technician. Laura has been certified and a member of both the Pedorthic Association of Canada and the College of Pedorthics of Canada since 2000.

Mr. Andrew Lok, Certified Orthotist

Andrew Lok is a graduate of the University of Waterloo. He received his Clinical Methods in Orthotics and Prosthetics Diploma and was the recipient of the Health Sciences Dean's Medal from George Brown College in 2011.

Andrew began his career at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre in Halifax and joined our team shortly afterward. Andrew specializes in bracing for neurological/pathological conditions that result in gait abnormalities (i.e. drop foot), spinal fractures for trauma patients, idiopathic scoliosis/kyphosis deformities, and advanced technology (i.e. Bioness and Stance Control KAFOs). He works closely with many hospitals and rehabilitation centres across the GTA (view list of facilities).

Andrew is a member of Orthotics Prosthetics Canada, and currently serves as President on the Board of the Ontario Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Mr. Jerry Fairborn, Orthotist Resident

Jerry Fairborn has a BA in Biology with a Specialization in Microbiology from Wilfrid Laurier University. He received his Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician Diploma from George Brown College in 2020. From there he went on to complete the Clinical Methods in Orthotics and Prosthetics Diploma in 2024.

Jerry previously worked as an Orthotic Technician at OrthoProActive Consultants Inc. for two years prior to joining Back2feet Inc to begin his Clinical residency.

Ms. Victoria Champion, Orthotist Resident

Victoria Champion has a BSc. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Guelph. She received her Clinical Methods in Orthotics and Prosthetics Diploma from George Brown College in 2024. Her clinical training included rotations at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital, and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

Prior to starting her Clinical residency with Back2feet Inc., Victoria previously worked at various orthotic facilities in the greater Toronto area where she gained technical experience in adult and pediatric lower extremity orthotics, particularly working with people with cerebral palsy and complex gait abnormalities.