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Werkman, Boven & Associates offer exceptional foot care for all ages with their team of chiropodists.

28/07/2025

📣 Civic Holiday Hours 🍁

Please note that our clinic will be closed on Monday, August 4, for the Civic Holiday. We'll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, August 5.

Wishing you a safe and relaxing long weekend! ☀️👣

23/06/2025

🍁 Canada Day Hours Alert! 🍁

We’re doing things a little differently this year!
📅 Closed Monday, June 30
✅ OPEN Tuesday, July 1 (Canada Day!)

That’s right—we’re open on Canada Day and closed the day before. Plan ahead and book accordingly! 🍁👣

09/06/2025

Did you know that we are a certified Swift Provider? We have been since 2018! Swift is an award-winning treatment for common and plantar warts that uses microwave energy to treat the affected area.

Do you suffer from persistent warts? Get in touch today!

30/05/2025

We’re proud to sponsor a hole at the Campfire Bible Camp Golf Tournament! ⛳ Supporting summer camp fun, faith, and community — one swing at a time! 🌲🏌️‍♂️

23/05/2025

Can’t you just smell this picture? 👃☀️

Ah, flip-flops, the official footwear of summer fun and spontaneous beach days. But while they might win on convenience and colour, your feet might not be as thrilled. 😬👣

Our latest blog breaks down why flip-flops can actually be bad news for your feet (think no support, painful toe gripping, and even heel injuries) and what you should wear instead to keep those summer steps pain-free.

👣 Read the full blog here ➡ werkman.ca/blog/a-flip-flop-flashback

21/05/2025

🚶‍♀️ Feeling discomfort in your feet? You might have flat feet, but don’t worry—we’ve got solutions to help! 🙌 Discover how you can reduce pain and improve mobility with the right treatment.

Visit our newest blog to learn more and book a consultation today! 🌟

14/05/2025

🌸 Victoria Day Weekend Hours 🌸

Just a heads-up! We'll be closed on Monday, May 19 for the holiday.
Wishing you a safe and relaxing long weekend! 💐☀️
We’ll be back to regular hours on Tuesday.

05/05/2025

🕰️ Our Journey in a Logo

Since Rick Werkman started his practice in 1991, we’ve grown, adapted, changed our name, and continued to care for the community—one step at a time. 👣

Our logo has evolved with us, reflecting our approach to foot care while staying rooted in compassion and professionalism.

Which version do you remember best? Let us know below! 👇

29/01/2025

👣 Your feet deserve some love! ❤️

Did you know regular foot check-ups can prevent complications, detect problems early, and keep you moving comfortably? Whether it’s checking for skin or nail conditions, analyzing your gait, or crafting custom orthotics, we’re here to keep your feet healthy and happy!

📸 We even track changes over time with detailed photos of your feet—because prevention is the best treatment.

Don’t wait for discomfort to slow you down. Book your foot check-up today and take the first step toward better health!

👉 Call us now or visit our website to schedule your appointment.

09/12/2024

🧦 Comfort meets care when you wear Sigvaris compression socks. 🧦

For those on their feet all day, compression socks are the perfect way to relieve leg pain and offer all-day support.

30/09/2024

Today, we pause to honour the stories and experiences of Indigenous communities, acknowledge the painful history, and commit to the path of reconciliation. Let’s take this day to reflect on the past, educate ourselves, and support Indigenous-led initiatives.
🔹 Learn: Explore the history and stories of Indigenous peoples.
🔹 Listen: Hear and amplify Indigenous voices.
🔹 Act: Support Indigenous communities and organizations.
Together, we can work towards a future built on respect, understanding, and healing.

09/09/2024

We look forward to helping support a team of 17 hockey players in their pursuit of winning the Ontario Minor Hockey Association provincial championship. 🏒

Address

1295 Cornwall Road, Suite #A1

L6J7T5

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 20:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 12:00

Website

http://www.werkman.ca/

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Our Story

Rick’s mom, Audrey Werkman (nee: Grypstra) moved to Oakville from Assen, Groningen (The Netherlands) at a young age attended Maple Grove Public School and then temporarily moved back to Holland for her high school years. While living back in Holland she meet Rick’s Father, Klass (Charlie) Werkman, and they were married and moved back to Oakville. Charlie worked for over 25 years at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital as Housekeeping Manager, keeping a watchful eye on the linen and housekeeping department until he retired in 1995.

Vicki’s dad, John Windmill, attended Maple Grove Public School and Oakville Trafalgar High School and lived in a home on the Sheridan Nursery property, now known as the Jonathon Park and Clearview Park, just off Winston Churchill Blvd. Many a summer was spent playing in the fields and forests, and many winters skating on the “cement” ponds. John worked for Auto Haulaway until he retired in 1999. He was also a volunteer fireman for the Town of Oakville.

Vicki’s mom, Janet Windmill (nee Perkins) attended Linbrook Public School and Oakville Trafalgar High School. The family home was on Macdonald Road and they owned and operated Perkins and Sons Greenhouses. As a child, Vicki loved wandering through the greenhouses admiring the plants and flowers, and watching her grandfather arrange flowers for delivery. To this day, Vicki still has a passion for fresh flowers and the smell of a flower shop brings back immediate and fond memories. Her grandparents were the 4th generation to be born and raised in Oakville. Vicki’s grandmother lived on the farm which is now the Oakville Golf Course. Vicki’s Great-grandmother was born in Lyon’s cabin, which is now located on the west bank of the Oakville Harbour. The tradition of volunteer fireman started with Vicki’s grandfather. He was a dedicated member of the Trafalgar No2 Brigade and was a founding member. Vicki’s mom, Janet worked in the planning department at Cogeco until she retired in 1999.

In August 1999, the Town of Oakville dedicated a park in memory of Vicki’s grandfather, Eldon Perkins. Perkins Passage is a park located on Cornwall Road, between Chartwell Road and Watson Road, which was dedicated in his name for his volunteer time given to the community.

The Early Years – Rick and Vicki

Rick attended grade school in Burlington at John Calvin Christian School and then White Oaks High School. He still remembers the fields and farms on Sewell Road, which at that time was a dead end street, where Molly the horse lived and all the kids would visit after school. Rick spent his summers working for his grandfather’s landscape company, Syd’s Landscaping, cutting the grass on the Oakville-St.Mary’s cemeteries, and homes on Lakeshore Road East and then going out for donuts or to Art’s fish and chips.

Vicki attended grade school at Pine Grove Public School and then Perdue High School, working summer jobs at Lick’s, which was then in downtown Oakville on Lakeshore Road East.

In his early years, Rick worked for Teledyne Laars, a pool heater company, then at the OTMH in the stores department. Soon Rick decided to continue his education and go back to school for Chiropody. After graduating, he worked full-time at Toronto General Hospital and practiced one day a week with the Oakville Family Practice on Speers Road. Then, from 1997-2001 Rick worked full-time, as an employee for St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre with a part-time practice on Headon Road in Burlington, which he later closed so that he could devote all this time and attention to a new private practice located within St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre – Ambulatory Care Site, in Hamilton.

Vicki’s worked with Larry Laughlin and Bill Stackhouse of Halton Chiropractic Clinic for a short time, and then decided to go back to school to become a Dental Assistant. The majority of Vicki’s career, since 1988 was spent working with Dr. Joseph Andary. Dr. Andary’s office just happens to be located across the street in the Maple Grove Plaza – which as a child Vicki remembers as “the Linbrook Plaza”. In 1997 Vicki left the dental office to raise a family, and assist Rick in setting up his private practice in Hamilton.

Returning to Oakville

It is with a tremendous sense of pride that we return to our roots in Oakville. And while the landscape has changed significantly, it sometimes feels like we never left.