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.

Dr. Chantal von Schoenberg PT, DPT

Dr. 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, Dr. von
Schoenberg 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.

Dr. von Schoenberg 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.

Katrina McIntosh

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.

Murray Wood C. Ped (C)

Nick Caravaggio C. Ped (C)