Meet Our Team
Jana Charyk
B.A. (Hons), D.Ch. – Registered Chiropodist
Jana has been the proud owner of the Ajax Foot Clinic since 2008 where she began her career as a chiropodist in 2003. After graduating from the Chiropody program at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences she has worked continuously to build the clinic into the success it is today. Jana is a long standing member of both the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine and the Ontario Society of Chiropodists. She has served on the board of directors of the later from 2019-2024 including a two year term as the president of the association in which she helped to make important changes for the profession. Jana is passionate about her work and keeping her patients smiling and on their feet.
Cyrus Florendo
B.Sc. (Hons), D.Ch. – Registered Chiropodist
Cyrus graduated from the Chiropody program at The Michener Institute in 2011 and has worked at The Ajax Foot Clinic ever since. Through out the many years of working here, he has gained new knowledge and has fine tuned his skills. Cyrus takes great pride in his work and being able to improve his patient’s quality of life. Whatever foot related concerns you may have, he is here to help.
Alexandra Sanidas
DCh. - Registered Chiropodist
Alexandra Sanidas has a strong educational background including a post graduate Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences in Chiropody at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN as well as a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences Degree majoring in Kinesiology from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). She has applied her expertise to service various communities with their foot care needs including seniors, special needs individuals and those with complex medical conditions requiring a more collaborative health care approach. As a strong advocate for improving overall health, she believes comprehensive foot care, both treatment and prevention of issues, is critical in keeping people active and improving their quality of life. Her calm and professional manner helps put patients at ease during their treatment.
Bessie Piemontese
Office Manager
Bessie is the welcoming voice that you will hear when you call our office. She originally came to the clinic as a patient in 1989 and eventually became our office manager where she works effortlessly to keep the office running smoothly. Her warm smile and helpful attitude will make your visit to the clinic a pleasurable one. She will always make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Did You Know?
Even if you didn't put on weight, chances are you went up at least a half-size in the past decade. Feet become both longer and wider as you age because the tendons and ligaments that link tiny bones lose elasticity.