I started coming to Healthwest for treatment for a 'sprain' as it was diagnosed by the doctor. After receiving treatment they were able to discovered that I'd been misdiagnosed and rather had torn ligaments and chipped/cracked the bone in my ankle! Safe to say I was so happy to have figured that out before I risked walking on it and doing more damage, they may have saved me from surgery.
They also outfitted me with the proper brace I needed as well as new shoes to better support my ankle (all of which they have in the clinic) if they don't have what you need here, they are more than happy to order it in for you or refer you to somewhere you can find it immediately.
Located in The Bay downtown you can take one or two buses and be brought right outside their door! If you're driving parking can be a bit of a downside since you either had to find a meter spot on the street or pay to park in the parkade, however the service is definitely worth it.
They do both custom and over the counter orthotics for foot and alignment problems! Not only do they cast you right in their office but they make them in the back as well so the clinic and 'factory' as they call it, are all in one place! As I mentioned they also have shoes (some which they can apparently embed the orthotics into) and braces etc. It's not really a 'shoe store' but they do have some cute sandals on display too as well as running shoes even if you don't need orthotics for them.
I've heard complaints from friends about not being able to get in to get their orthotics adjusted for months at other clinics but at Healthwest that's not a problem if you call in they can usually get you seen within a couple days! I've referred so many friends, family and even strangers to the clinic as an alternative and they've had great experiences.
The staff know what they're doing and always willing to do whatever it takes to make sure your experience and treatment is the best for you. read more