Meet Our Team

Jana Charyk

B.A. (Hons), D.Ch. – Registered Chiropodist

Jana has been the proud owner of the Ajax Foot Clinic since 2008 where she began her career as a chiropodist in 2003. After graduating from the Chiropody program at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences she has worked continuously to build the clinic into the success it is today. Jana is a long standing member of both the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine and the Ontario Society of Chiropodists. She has served on the board of directors of the later from 2019-2024 including a two year term as the president of the association in which she helped to make important changes for the profession. Jana is passionate about her work and keeping her patients smiling and on their feet.



Cyrus Florendo

B.Sc. (Hons), D.Ch. – Registered Chiropodist

Cyrus graduated from the Chiropody program at The Michener Institute in 2011 and has worked at The Ajax Foot Clinic ever since. Through out the many years of working here, he has gained new knowledge and has fine tuned his skills. Cyrus takes great pride in his work and being able to improve his patient’s quality of life. Whatever foot related concerns you may have, he is here to help.



Talia Finkelstein

Hons. BHSc., D.Ch. – Registered Chiropodist

Talia is a compassionate and caring Chiropodist, who strives to improve her patients’ quality of life. She is a registered Chiropodist who graduated from the Michener Institute. She is registered and in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO). Talia also holds a Bachelor of Science (Specialized Honours) degree in Kinesiology and Health Science with a certificate in Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counselling from York University.

Talia completed her clinical training at St. Michael’s Hospital and Flemingdon Health Centre.

Talia has a special interest in biomechanics, and surgery. She looks forward to help you put your best foot forward.



Bessie Piemontese

Office Manager

Bessie is the welcoming voice that you will hear when you call our office. She originally came to the clinic as a patient in 1989 and eventually became our office manager where she works effortlessly to keep the office running smoothly. Her warm smile and helpful attitude will make your visit to the clinic a pleasurable one. She will always make time to answer any questions or concerns you may have.



Did You Know?

Even if you didn't put on weight, chances are you went up at least a half-size in the past decade. Feet become both longer and wider as you age because the tendons and ligaments that link tiny bones lose elasticity.