Sarab Dormani has successfully completed her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology (with Cum Laude) and her bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing (with Magna Cum Laude). In 2012, she obtained her license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. Sarab is a member of The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). 

Sarab cared for patients over 6 years as a critical care RN in the emergency department where she developed professional expertise as an ER nurse in various settings including resuscitation-trauma, triage and care facilitator/ charge nurse. Thriving for continuous professional development, she completed her postgraduate studies, with honors, in Advanced Nursing Foot Care with additional certifications in Compression Therapy, Footwear & Orthotic Therapy, Skin Care Fundamentals, Cosmetic Dermatology for Nurses, Medical Aesthetics and Laser/IPL technologies. Sarab is also certified in Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy through the Dr. Vodder International Academy. She is also a certified garment fitter for chronic venous disorders and lymphedema.

With a passion for holistic health and wellness, she proudly co-founded Natural Skin & Sole Wellness Clinic; Ottawa’s first multidisciplinary wellness centre owned and operated by a Registered Nurse. Sarab is proud to use her expertise to help her community feel their best. Sarab currently offers Advanced Medical Foot Care, Medical Aesthetic Consultations, Laser Treatments, and Lymphedema Care to her patients using a holistic and integrative approach to well-being. As an educator and an advocate by nature, Sarab spent the last few years teaching to nurses as well as providing educational wellness presentations to her community. Sarab also offers coaching and mentorship support to other health care providers who aspire to start their careers in the health, wellness, and beauty industry.

If you are interested in Mentorship opportunities with Sarab, please click the link below to learn more about our Mentorship Program. 

After emigrating to Canada in 1990, Catherine spent seven years working at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, specializing in respirology, hematology, and general medicine.

With four young children, Catherine sought to improve her work-life balance and transitioned to a community-based role as a visiting nurse. This allowed her the flexibility to work around her family, a path she followed for 11 years.

In 2008, Catherine moved into management, gaining 15 years of diverse experience in Community Health and Long-Term Care. During this period, she spent two years as a visiting nurse supervisor, allowing her to stay current with clinical practices in wound care, lower leg assessment, and diabetes education.

Throughout her career, Catherine has always enjoyed providing direct nursing care to clients. Having seen firsthand the significant foot care challenges faced by seniors in both community and long-term care settings, and driven by her passion for lower leg and foot health, Catherine recently pursued further education to become a foot care nurse.

Keeping our feet healthy helps us stay active, promotes proper movement, and contributes to overall well-being.

Celeste Rui is an accomplished Registered Nurse with over 10 years of multi-dimensional experience in a variety of healthcare setting. Celeste began her career in North Bay ON, earning her BScN degree at Nipissing University and specializing in Gerontological care, in the areas of Geriatric Mental Health and End of Life.

Celeste relocated to Ottawa in 2015 and began a new chapter in her nursing journey. Providing nursing care in the dental setting; Celeste expanded her knowledge in dental surgery and experience providing private sector nursing care. While working in dental, Celeste found herself drawn back into more specialized gerontological care once more, continuing to build on her nursing leadership at The Perley, caring for Canadian Military Veterans. After spending time in LTC, seeing the every-expanding demand for specialized foot care, with a focus on whole-individual care, Celeste once again expanded her knowledge into the Foot Care field. Celeste obtained her Podortho Foot Care Specialist certification in 2025. Throughout her career Celeste has always maintained a passionate interest in the care of older adults, stressing the importance of health teaching, empowerment with one’s health, and co-creating care with clients that is client driven, and sustainable. Celeste enjoys working with clients to further their health and personal goals.  She is thrilled to be bringing her new-found knowledge, coupled with years of expertise in the care of adults with complex health challenges, to our clinic.

Caroline is a compassionate and dedicated nurse with nearly 20 years of experience in the nursing profession. She has received both international and Canadian nursing education and has worked in various healthcare settings, delivering exceptional care to her patients.

Currently, Caroline serves as a visiting nurse, specializing in palliative and wound care. Her extensive experience in wound care sparked her interest in foot care, as she strongly believes in the power of prevention and early detection of issues. This passion led her to attend the College of Health Sciences, where she graduated with honors as a Certified Foot Care Nurse.

Caroline is committed to lifelong learning and continually enhances her skills to provide outstanding foot care to her clients.

Harmesh brings over 25 years of nursing experience, supported by both international and Canadian education. She began her career in India, where she worked for four years in neonatal and medical units, building a strong foundation in acute care.

After immigrating to Canada in 2001, Harmesh joined The Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus), providing care on medical and orthopedic units to pre- and post-operative patients. In 2010, she transitioned to long-term care with the City of Ottawa, where she supported residents with complex acute and chronic conditions, including geriatric and cognitively impaired populations. During this time, she earned her Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) certification, enhancing her expertise in wound prevention and management.

Harmesh later expanded her clinical experience into community nursing with Carefor, delivering comprehensive home care services, including complex wound and dressing care, pain and symptom management, as well as palliative and post-surgical support.

In 2024, she began working at the Brockville Mental Health Centre / St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre, where she leads interdisciplinary care teams within a high-security mental health unit. Her role includes providing acute nursing care, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation services to forensic psychiatric patients.

Throughout her career, Harmesh has demonstrated adaptability, clinical excellence, and compassionate care across diverse healthcare settings. She has extensive experience in wound care, particularly through her work in long-term care and community nursing, with a strong focus on seniors requiring diabetic foot care. Her dedication to preventative care, comprehensive foot assessments, and ongoing wound management led her to complete her Advanced Foot Care Nurse certification in 2025, further strengthening her commitment to specialized foot health.

Melanie Robinson is a Registered Practical Nurse with 15 years of experience in Complex Care at Bruyère Hospital. Throughout her nursing career, she has cared for individuals with a wide range of health needs and conditions, giving her a strong appreciation for the important role foot health plays in overall well-being and quality of life.

Her interest in preventative foot health led her to pursue specialized training in nursing foot care. In 2025, Melanie completed her Advanced Foot Care Nurse certification and continues to expand her knowledge and skills in the prevention and management of common foot concerns.

Melanie is passionate about providing safe, professional, and compassionate foot care in a comfortable and respectful environment. She takes the time to understand each patient’s individual needs and is committed to providing personalized care that helps patients maintain healthy, comfortable feet.

We are happy to welcome Melanie to the Natural Skin & Sole Wellness Clinic team as our Mobile Foot Care Nurse, providing professional nursing foot care to patients in the comfort of their own homes and within the community.

With over 16 years of nursing experience, Leonor brings a wealth of knowledge and a diverse clinical background to Natural Skin & Sole Wellness Clinic. Throughout her career, she has worked in intensive care, medical-surgical nursing, retirement residences, and long-term care settings. Her nursing journey has taken her across the globe, having practised in the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and now Canada.

Passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centred care, Leonor believes in a holistic approach to health and wellness that considers each patient’s individual needs and overall well-being. She values building meaningful connections with her patients and strives to create a welcoming, comfortable, and supportive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and cared for.

Fluent in English, French, Tagalog, and Cebuano, Leonor enjoys connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds and helping them feel at ease throughout their care.

Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development, she is always eager to expand her knowledge and skills to ensure her patients receive the highest standard of care.

We are delighted to welcome Leonor to the Natural Skin & Sole team and look forward to the compassion, experience, and dedication she brings to our patients.

Melika is a passionate and dedicated medical aesthetician who completed her training at Versailles Academy.  Melika is known for her meticulous approach to skincare and her commitment to helping clients achieve their desired results. She stays up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the aesthetic field, ensuring she can provide cutting-edge treatments.

Melika Salamat is also a seasoned nail artist and manicurist with over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. From a young age, she has been passionate about health and beauty, a passion that was nurtured while working alongside her mother in their family-owned spa in Tehran, Iran. Beyond her hands-on work, Melika dedicated two years to teaching nail art designs, selling nail supplies, and participating in numerous workshops, webinars, and seminars, including those on Infection Prevention and Control procedures. Although she holds an undergraduate degree in accounting, her true calling has always been in the beauty industry.

We are truly excited to welcome Melika Salamat to Natural Skin & Sole Wellness Clinic! Melika offers a wide range of medical aesthetic and manicure services for clients seeking to enhance their natural beauty.

Evelyn Huer is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture of Ontario. Through her studies she has developed a deep understanding and appreciation of the physical, energetic and emotional connections that affect the health and well-being. She uses the diagnostic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as studies in the area of orthopedics, sports injuries, chronic pain, stress reduction, and health and wellness across the lifespan.

Evelyn is also a Certified Reflexologist and has been a member of RRCO since 2009. She has a practical, professional approach to help clients achieve “their best possible balance”. Reflexology is a great, non-invasive way to promote and support physical and emotional health and well-being, to enhance recovery, training, or to support other treatments.

Evelyn is also trained in a technique of foot manipulation developed by Dr. Mahlon Locke and she incorporates this, as well as elements from her Swedish Massage and TuiNa training, into her practice.

“My interests include Dragon Boat racing, canoeing, and gardening in Spring and Summer. In Fall and Winter there is always strength training, a great book to read, new music to listen to, something to build or fix, or a new recipe to try out. There is, of course, a small menagerie of animals to tend to and they, along with my partner, make our house a home.”

Franz graduated from Algonquin College with an advanced diploma in massage therapy in 2019 and is currently registered with the College of Massage Therapy Ontario (CMTO). He has practiced in Taiwan as a physician in general rehabilitation since 2013, then moved on to more focused practice on neurologic conditions, musculoskeletal problems and chronic pain by combining regenerative injection and other complementary strategies later. Passionate about helping those suffering from chronic pain and illness, Franz has expanded his expertise through additional certifications in CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (levels 1 and 2), and Myofascial Release. His unique approach combines these therapies to address the neurofascial system’s impact on the body, aiming to alleviate pain and promote overall wellness. Franz is also currently undergoing a four-year osteopathy training program, further enhancing his ability to provide comprehensive care.

We’re fortunate to have Franz as a part of our health team, as he brings a holistic and integrative approach to massage therapy and alternative medicine, offering patients a path toward better health and vitality.

Frederic started his undergraduate studies in pure and applied sciences, and computer sciences, only to complete his university degree in business administration with specialization in marketing and public relations. Throughout his professional career, Frederic has spent over 20 years in customer service, including 10 years of sales, management, and marketing experience. With this acquired knowledge, Frederic is proud to co-found Natural Skin & Sole Wellness Clinic and take on the position of Director of Operations and Marketing.

Frederic also offers Free footwear assessments and fittings at our Centre, where we offer a wide range of orthopedic footwear, for indoor and outdoor.

Frederic values the importance of healthy living and nutrition. With this in mind, and alongside his team, Frederic is passionate about promoting health, wellness, and an active lifestyle.

”By providing you with a passionate team of health and wellness professionals in one centre, we strive in offering quality care to help you reach your optimal health goals.”

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Call us at 613-761-6060 to book your Free footwear assessment with Frederic.

Marina is our Patient Coordinator at Natural Skin & Sole Wellness Clinic, dedicated to creating a welcoming, comfortable, and positive experience for every patient who walks through our doors. With a background in psychology and experience in patient-focused administrative care, she brings compassion, professionalism, and a genuine interest in helping others to her role.

Often one of the first friendly faces patients see when visiting the clinic, Marina understands the importance of making people feel welcomed, heard, and at ease from the moment they arrive. Whether she is assisting with appointments, answering questions, coordinating care, or helping patients navigate their visit, she approaches every interaction with patience, kindness, and attention to detail.

As a dependable and organized presence within the clinic, Marina serves as a trusted point of support for both patients and team members, helping ensure each day runs smoothly and every patient feels well cared for. She takes pride in being attentive, resourceful, and approachable, and enjoys finding ways to make each patient’s experience as seamless and stress-free as possible.

We are thrilled to have Marina as part of the Natural Skin & Sole team, where her warmth, dedication, and positive attitude contribute to the welcoming and supportive environment we strive to create for every patient.