Peter Wright Bio

Peter Wright is a strategy advisor with over 25 years of experience supporting healthcare organizations, regulatory bodies, and professional associations across Canada. As President of The Planning Group, he works closely with Boards and sector leaders to strengthen strategic clarity, operational performance, and long-term business viability. Known for his practical, engaging facilitation style, Peter brings deep insight into the realities of running a healthcare business, and a clear framework for building resilient, thriving clinics in today’s evolving environment.

Allison Penner

Allison Penner is a graduate researcher in the Neuromechanics Lab at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her work focuses on lower-limb biomechanics, sensory feedback, and innovative insole and footwear solutions for clinical populations.

In partnership with Kintec Footwear + Orthotics, Allison integrates orthotic practice with laboratory-based methods including motion capture, electromyography (EMG), and plantar pressure analysis to better understand how orthotic and footwear modifications influence gait, balance, and overall comfort.

Outside the lab, she is an avid marathon runner, bringing a personal appreciation for orthotic and footwear design.

Andrea Di Croce

Andrea Di Croce received her undergraduate degrees from McMaster University, obtaining an Honours B.Sc. in Life Sciences and a B.A. in Religious Studies. She then became registered as a Nephrology Technologist and worked at St. Joe’s Hospital in Hamilton where she was exposed to a number of patients whose kidney failure was related to their diabetes – and many were also at risk for diabetes-related foot disease.

This is when she decided to pursue further training in the United States, graduating as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from prestigious Des Moines University. As an intern, she worked in hospitals across 5 USA states.

Since graduating from Podiatric Medical School, Andrea worked as a Resident & Physician in Buffalo, NY where she practiced lower extremity surgery. Most recently, Andrea is registered as a Chiropodist in Ontario and is the Chief Medical Officer & Executive Vice President for BioPed Footcare.

Ashley Vanderhaeghe

Brett Thompson

Brett Thompson grew up in an entrepreneurial family where you worked hard, figured things out, and solved problems head on. After working in the family business and then in other entrepreneurial organizations, including coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs at Strategic Coach, she’s found her sweet spot helping leadership teams cut through complexity and build healthier, more accountable organizations.

As an EOS Implementer, Brett teaches, coaches and facilitates teams to help them get clear, aligned, and gain real traction. She brings playfulness, curiosity, and the occasional dose of tough love to help teams solve Issues, build healthier dynamics, and focus on what truly matters.

Chantal von Schoenberg PT, DPT

Chantal von Schoenberg is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 25 years of experience specializing in complex care, balance, and mobility rehabilitation. She began her studies in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa, building a foundation that continues to shape her evidence-based and person-centred approach to care.

Widely recognized for her innovative work in restoring confidence through movement, von Schoenberg PT, DPT focuses on the often-overlooked role that fear plays in functional decline. As the creator and lead educator of The Balance Course: Taking the Fear out of Falling, she has trained healthcare professionals across Canada to move beyond traditional fall-prevention models toward an empowering, movement-based philosophy. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration—uniting all allied health professionals to create environments that prioritize mobility, confidence, and quality of life.

Von Schoenberg PT, DPT presents “Fear of Falling: Unlocking Movement Through Interdisciplinary Care.” Her talk challenges conventional safety-first approaches and explores how shifting the focus from restriction to restoration can transform outcomes for both patients and providers. Passionate about bridging professions and generations, she advocates for a healthcare culture where movement is medicine, and confidence is the foundation of recovery.

Dani Kagan

Dani Kagan is an entrepreneur focused on solving the common problem of foot pain. She is the founder of Mave & Chez.

Her journey began not as a foot expert, but from identifying a widespread issue experienced by millions. She built her company by adhering to key principles: staying curious, building with empathy, and being willing to experiment.

Through this process, she learned about comfort, consumer trust, and product iteration. Her experience serves as a guide for innovators and clinicians who want to translate their expertise into practical products for everyday use.

Jeff Lewis C. Ped (C)

Jeff Lewis C. Ped (C) completed his undergraduate degree in kinesiology at Western University. His personal recovery from knee surgery introduced him to the field of orthotics, leading him to pursue further studies in the Pedorthic Program, also at Western University.

With over 15 years of professional experience, he has managed and owned clinics and multi-disciplinary centers that incorporate various paramedical modalities. He also established a manufacturing lab that has serviced clinicians nationwide.

A shift in priorities began with the birth of his first daughter in 2015. Seeking a better work-life balance after years of traveling to oversee clinics across Ontario, Jeff decided to focus on a single location in London, ON, while simultaneously expanding his manufacturing services. This transition became permanent following the birth of his second daughter in 2017.

Drawing from his extensive business experiences, Jeff self-published a book. Framed as both a memoir and a manual, it serves as a cathartic reflection on the challenges of entrepreneurship and is intended as a practical guide for those interested in starting their own small business.

For several years, Jeff has held a vision to increase control for pedorthists in the custom orthotic manufacturing process. This ambitious goal involves innovating the management of the manufacturing chain through significant investment in digital applications. His focus includes the development of client portals, scanning applications, and cutting-edge 3D printing technology.

Jeremy Williams C. Ped (C)

Katrina McIntosh

Kyle Ballinghoff

Kyle Ballinghoff, MEd, C.Ped., is the General Manager of Amfit, where he leads global initiatives in digital custom orthotics and foot-scanning technology. Over the past 19 years, Kyle has built a career at the intersection of footwear, biomechanics, and business innovation. He managed a slopeside boot shop in Steamboat Springs, CO, for 12 years, taught business at Colorado Mountain College for seven, and consulted for numerous brands on footwear and ski boot design. His background also includes leadership roles in specialty running retail in NYC and LA and operations management at Surefoot. At Amfit, Kyle collaborates with medical practitioners across the globe and professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, and NCAA, leveraging a database of over four-million-foot scans to inform precision device design. An avid skier and golfer, Kyle is dedicated to solving fit challenges, optimizing performance, and driving innovation across the orthotics industry.

Lise Dallien MacMillan

Lise Dallien MacMillan is a Practicing Kinesiologist, Certified Pedorthist (C. Ped (C)), STOTT Pilates Instructor, and Kripalu Yoga Instructor with a passion for helping people move with confidence and ease. Based in Kelowna, BC, she blends clinical expertise with mindful movement to create practices that are both effective and accessible.

Lise is a partner at Orthoquest Pedorthics and Rehabilitation and the founder of The Move Well Cafe & Studio. Her work bridges rehabilitation, movement education, and community-centred wellness. Known for her clear cueing and welcoming teaching style, Lise supports participants in building strength, awareness, and appreciation for their bodies—on and off the mat.

Matt Deeter C. Ped (C)

Matt has been a C Ped C for 20 years, practicing on his own for 8 and with Kintec for 12. His pedorthic career has involved starting and operating a mobile orthotic company, collaborating with multi-disciplinary clinics to offer Ped treatments in-house, he has owned his own brick and mortar, and is now Head of BC Medical Relations in BC for the Kintec Group.

These days Matt spends much of his time in meetings with medical providers advocating for their orthotic referrals to come to the best health care professionals for the job, Pedorthists! Matt is married with 3 active kids and can be found on the ski hill, mountain bike trails, or on the softball field coaching.

Michelle Laviolette C. Ped (C)

Nick Caravaggio C. Ped (C)

Stuart Wakefield