Kimberly Rau
HBSC(KIN), C. PED (C), CANADIAN CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST
Kim began her career as the original associate of Pedorthic Services in 1986 and continues to practice in the Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding area. She has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and completed her Canadian Pedorthics Certification in 1990.
Kim played an integral role in establishing and educating students in the Certificate in Pedorthics which advanced to become the Diploma in Pedorthics, a joint venture between the national Pedorthic Association of Canada and Western University. She has been involved in the training and mentoring of many pedorthists as Kimberly Rau & Associates by Kintec serves as a practicum site for pedorthic students. As well as a consultant to the insurance industry, Kim spent many years on PAC’s Insurance and Government Relations Committee whose responsibilities are to educate these agencies in order to protect the public and ensure continued support of the services offered by Canadian Certified Pedorthists.
In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys running, playing basketball and long walks and hikes which is a blessing being as her next favourite pass time is baking and consuming the many treats prepared in her kitchen.
Kalsey Smith
BA(HKIN), C. PED (C), CANADIAN CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST
Kalsey’s interest in the Pedorthic profession was sparked during her undergrad, where she had the opportunity to visit a Gait Biomechanics Lab at a local hospital. She was hooked. She graduated from The University of Western Ontario in 2014 and received her Bachelor of Arts with Honours Specialization in Kinesiology. She then completed her Diploma in Pedorthics at Western University in 2015. Over the course of the program, Kalsey completed two of her practicums at Kimberly Rau and Associates by Kintec, and has been a part or the KRA team ever since.
As an athlete, Kalsey developed her interest and love for Kinesiology and human movement. She was a competitive swimmer for 15 years and played Volleyball, Basketball, Discus/Shot-Put, and Badminton throughout her athletic career.
In her spare time, Kalsey enjoys swimming, weekend pick-up games, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Katya Desormeaux
HBSC.(KIN), ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC TECHNICIAN, C. PED (C)
Katya graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2016 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology where she discovered her interest in human movement and health. Katya went on to pursue an Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician Diploma from George Brown College. During her time in the program at Sunnybrook hospital, Katya’s interest in the Pedorthic profession was ignited where she had the opportunity to build orthotic devices for patients in need. After completing her diploma, Katya joined Pedorthic Services Canada where she sharpened her skills as an Orthotic Technician fabricating devices and collaborating with clinicians. As her interest in the clinical aspect of the field grew, she decided to pursue her certification in Pedorthics. After spending 5 years in the industry, she is excited to be a part of the KRA team serving clients in the Waterloo Region.
Katya was the coordinator of many programs while in school and ran the CARL at RIM PARK. She is highly valued by friends, family and colleagues for her impressive leadership and organizational skills. She has enjoyed competition in basketball, softball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee and spends time on the golf course and baseball diamond. Kitchen creations, DIY projects and time with family and friends take high priority in her life.