Our Team

Get to know the team who makes our clinic the highest rated foot clinic in Guelph!

We want to provide you with the best care possible and we want to do it with you in mind. Working together with our patients is at the core of our clinic.

Your questions and concerns are always welcome, and we're committed to working together to alleviate foot pain and symptoms. Providing top-quality care is our top priority.

Matthew Doyle

Chiropodist and Owner

Matthew loves sports, fitness and nutrition. He has a special interest in sports rehabilitation and lower limb injuries. Engaging in physical activity has allowed Matthew to become a subject matter expert on shoes, biomechanics and orthotics.

Matthew Doyle DCh, BSc (Hons) is a Chiropodist at Waterloo Foot and Orthotics Clinic. Matthew has always had a vast interest in helping people and he used his undergraduate in Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo as the stepping stone to Chiropody. Matthew graduated from the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in the Chiropody program. During his time at Michener, Matthew learned extensive clinic knowledge at Michener Chiropody Clinic as well as at Sherbourne Hospital.

Matthew has worked at a range of health centres over the past few years, including: The Anne Johnston Health Centre, Flemingdon Health Centre, Fairview Health Centre, the Niagara Foot Clinic, and the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre (KDCHC). During his time at the KDCHC he delivered a variety of Diabetic Foot Education seminars and frequently gives back to the community by providing foot care at St. Johns Homeless Shelter.

*Matthew sees patients at our Waterloo Westmount Location*

Sarleen Singh

DCh, MSc, BSc (Hons) - Associate Chiropodist

Sarleen Singh DCh is a Registered Chiropodist with Royal City Foot and Orthotic Clinic. She is a chiropody graduate from the Michener institute of education at University Health Network. She graduated as a physician from medical school in China and speaks 5 languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Mandarin. She is a member in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario, as well as the Ontario Society of Chiropodists.

After graduation, Sarleen has worked in different clinics in Ontario to hone her skills as a chiropodist. She has a special interest in ingrown toenails, general footcare, diabetic foot care, wound care, warts and lower extremity biomechanics including custom-made orthotics.

Advanced Diploma in Chiropody, Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences - University Health Network Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Tianjin Medical University - Tianjin, China

Allen Frankel

Podiatric Consultation and Surgery

Allen is a devoted husband and a father of two beautiful daughters. He enjoys playing sports and traveling. With more than 30 years of experience in the field of podiatry, he is an expert on podiatric surgery and foot care.

Allen Frankel began his training at the University of Toronto, after which he attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, for four years where he received a DPM degree, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, in 1984.

Allen went on to complete a Surgical Residency program at Warminster General Hospital, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he acquired his expertise in Laser as well as Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS). During this time, he also participated in the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Sports Medicine Clinics (where the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are treated). Other prestigious titles Allen has received include his Associate Member status in the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons (ABPS) and the American College of Foot Surgeons (ACFAS). Allen has been a leading candidate in the field of minimal incision surgery for correction of bunions and hammertoes, but his extensive training in various procedures also allows him to perform open procedures as needed.

Once returning to the Toronto area, Allen founded Markham Podiatry in 1985 and had actively served the needs of this community for over 30+ years. During this time, Allen continued his advanced training, and helped bring surgical procedures and treatment protocols into the forefront of foot care in Ontario.

Allen also served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Podiatric Medical Association. Allen also completed a six-year term on Council at the Provincial College, of which among other things, he chaired the Disciplines Committee and presided as President of the College in his final year.

In his spare time, Allen is busy raising his two beautiful daughters and sailing to exotic locales around the world with his lovely wife Francine. When not on foreign soil, Allen still finds time to perfect his squash and basketball games on local courts.

Alexandra Elliott

DCh, MSc, BSc (Hons) - Head Chiropodist

Alexandra is our head Chiropodist at Royal City Foot Clinic. She first became interested in healthcare after pursuing a Biology degree with specialization in Health Science from Trent University. Alexandra then relocated to Guelph to pursue her Masters Degree in molecular biology, in which she studied the influenza virus. After completing her graduate studies and realizing she preferred a clinical setting over a laboratory, she enrolled in the Chiropody Program at the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. She has been in practice since 2016.

Alexandra is dedicated to working with her patients to help them with pain-free mobility. She is committed to keeping her knowledge current, and regularly engages in continuing education to maintain a pulse on new and emerging treatment modalities for her patients.

Alexandra is passionate about biomechanics, and specializes in treating plantar fasciitis, ankle instability, and other chronic pain conditions. She recently became certified as a “Barefoot Training Specialist” and is integrating foot strengthening and exercise into her pain management plans to optimize pain relief for patients. She also performs plantar fasciotomy surgery in the office when necessary.

In her downtime, Alexandra loves cooking, getting outside, running, and hanging out with her husband Nathan and two young children Nova, and Felix.

Rachael Morris

Clinic & Regional Manager

Rachael is the Office Manager of Royal City Foot Clinic and the Regional Manger of our Guelph and Cambridge locations. She enjoys connecting with our patients and ensuring everyone has a great experience in our office.

Born and raised in Guelph, Rachael loves to explore the local restaurants, trails and shops the Royal City has to offer. If you are in need of any recommendations be sure to ask her!

Outside of work Rachael enjoys spending time with her family, her dog Jack and her friends. She is most likely planning her next vacation or road trip so if you have any must see destinations let her know!

Wendy Hoxha

DCh, BSc (Hons) - Associate Chiropodist

Wendy Hoxha is a licensed Chiropodist at the Royal City Foot Clinic. She has previous hands-on experience working at the Michener Chiropody Clinic, Waterloo Foot Clinic and the Diabetes Center at Health Sciences North (in Sudbury, ON). Prior to completing her Chiropody degree at the Michener Institute at University Health Network (UHN), she completed a Biomedical Biology Degree at Laurentian University in her hometown of Sudbury, ON.

Wendy has been interested in medicine from a young age. She has always wanted to lend a helping hand and become a member of the medical field. Throughout high school and university, she has provided hundreds of hours of volunteer service at her local hospital (Health Sciences North). She also travelled to Cuzco, Peru in 2014 to provide assistance to hospital personnel at Clinica Salud Zarzuela. A former classmate in the field of Chiropody suggested she apply to the program due to her caring attitude, effective communication skills and interest in anatomy and biomechanics. As a graduate of the program, her current podiatric interests include foot surgeries, wound management, wart treatments, and diabetic foot care.

Outside of Chiropody, Wendy has a wide variety of hobbies such as travelling, hiking, cooking, sketching and spending time with friends and family.
If you have any podiatric concerns, Wendy is looking forward to meeting you!

Jasmine Simon-Nemes

Advanced and Diabetic Foot Nurse

Jasmine is the Advanced and Diabetic Foot Nurse at Royal City Foot Clinic. With a passion for holistic health and wellness - she aims to hold balance between an open, investigative mind, and building compassionate rapport, for an optimal footcare experience.

Born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, Jasmine stayed local and received her Practical Nursing diploma at Conestoga College. She continued to work for years within facility, community, and clinic settings - where she was drawn to geriatrics, mental health, and specialization in dementia care. After witnessing an overall lack of attention to foot and lower limb health in community and facility alike (and a clear demand for foot specialists), she decided to pursue footcare nursing and certify in the Basic and Advanced Footcare Management course through Mohawk College.
Following her studies, Jasmine has been privileged, and is grateful, to have been mentored by our very own Head Chiropodist, Alexandra Elliot!

Jasmine values altruism and is an active member of her neighbourhood social committee and church community. She has volunteered in the USVI as a member of a Disaster Relief program, and intends to continue to serve locally and globally, throughout her lifetime. Her hobbies include: playing sports (especially: soccer, hockey and baseball); puzzles and board games; hiking and exploring; culturally diverse activities (learning dance, food, language, and music).

Katie Fulton

DCh, BSc (Hons) - Associate Chiropodist

Katie Fulton is a licensed Chiropodist at Royal City Foot Clinic and Waterloo Foot Clinic. She earned her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences with Honours Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences from Western University before advancing her studies in Chiropody at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN in Toronto. Katie has furthered her passion for foot health and has garnered extensive clinical experience through her work at the Michener Chiropody Clinic, and various foot clinics in the KW area.

Katie’s fascination with healthcare began early, driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. Katie’s journey into Chiropody was inspired by her personal experiences with foot issues and her keen interest in how foot health impacts overall well-being. Her approach to care is both comprehensive and personalized, focusing on addressing the unique needs of each patient. Her dedication to staying current with the latest advancements in foot care helps her offer the best possible outcomes for her patients.

Outside of her professional life, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors, indulging in her love for baking, exploring new destinations, and cherishing moments with her friends and family. Katie looks forward to welcoming you to Royal City and Waterloo Foot Clinic and providing you with outstanding care.

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Our Team

Matthew Doyle

Sarleen Singh

Allen Frankel

Alexandra Elliott

Rachael Morris

Wendy Hoxha

Jasmine Simon-Nemes

Katie Fulton

DCh, BSc (Hons) - Associate Chiropodist