Kendra graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge in 2019 where she was a member of the varsity track and field team. She continued to explore the field of human kinetics through Western University’s Pedorthic program, becoming a Canadian Certified Pedorthist in 2023. A love for the outdoors brought Kendra to Fernie and she is committed to helping community members maintain the active lifestyle the Elk Valley provides.

Kendra is eager to provide a wide range of treatment options to patients using her specialized knowledge of custom foot orthotics, orthopedic footwear, compression stockings and garments. Her extensive training in postural analysis, movement patterns, and musculoskeletal examination will help to alleviate pain and maintain proper lower limb health. She believes treatment should be centered around patient education and is focused on providing accessible and effective solutions for all patients.

Kendra graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge in 201... Read More

Deanna Zelinka, Ba Hons(Kin), CPed(C), CPed Tech(C) Canadian Certified Pedorthist, Kinesiologist

Deanna graduated with a bachelor of Kinesiology from The University of Western Ontario in 2003 as an Academic All-Canadian in varsity track and rowing. Throughout her University years, Deanna gained a particular interest for gait biomechanics and exercise therapy. Upon the completion of her degree, Deanna began her career in Kinesiology as a physical therapy assistant and as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, training sports performance centre athletes in her home town of London Ontario.

Deanna earned a post graduate diploma in Pedorthics from the University of Western Ontario and completed her CPed(C) and CPed Tech(C) National certifications by 2007. With the help of working with clinical professionals from all over the country, the field of Pedorthics has allowed Deanna to collaborate personal interests in rehabilitative exercise therapy and high performance training, with her interest of how Pedorthic treatment can enhance our biomechanics, alignment, and our body’s ability to heal. Deanna’s interest in biomechanics, footwear and helping people stay active and healthy prompted her to find her calling in a complimentary career path in Pedorthics. Deanna’s interest in pushing her own physical limits has drawn her to many competitive athletic pursuits outside of varsity sport - most notably triathlons, marathons, weight training and competing as a member of Canada’s track and field team in javelin.

Since moving her practice to the East Kootenays, Deanna decided to launch her own business after successful careers in both pedorthics and kinesiology in Kamloops and Vernon.

Deanna Zelinka, Ba Hons(Kin), CPed(C), CPed Tech(C) Canadian Certified Pedorthist, Kinesiologist ... Read More