Meet Our Team!

Linnaea Harper

Linnaea is a registered Chiropodist in Ontario, licensed by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO). She obtained her Diploma of Chiropody (D.Ch) from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN, where she was awarded the Gold Medal Award of Excellence and the Paris Orthotics Award in recognition of her academic and clinical achievements.

Additionally, she holds an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University. Linnaea has gained extensive clinical experience through her work at the Dufferin Area Family Health Team, Women’s College Hospital, Newmarket Foot Centre, and the Michener Chiropody Clinic. She provides evidence-based foot care to patients of all ages. Her practice focuses on:

• Biomechanical assessments and custom orthotic therapy
• Sports-related foot conditions and injuries
• Diabetes foot care and wound management
• Ingrown toenail treatment, including surgical interventions
• Plantar wart, corn, and callus treatment
• Non-surgical and surgical soft tissue procedures

Linnaea has a deep passion for sports and physical activity, particularly basketball. She has competed at both national and international levels, representing McMaster University, as well as Canada in Junior and University Women’s National Teams. Her experience as a high-performance athlete has given her a unique perspective on the role of foot health in athletic performance and injury prevention.

As a dedicated member of the Orangeville Foot Clinic team, Linnaea is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered foot care. She looks forward to serving the Orangeville community and helping her patients achieve optimal foot health.

Melanie Schwabe, RPN

Melanie is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) whose practice focuses on foot care nursing. She graduated from Georgian College in 2015 and, soon after, pursued additional training in foot care nursing.

With over eight years of experience providing routine foot care to residents in long-term care (LTC) settings, Melanie has also worked in clinical environments caring for patients with diabetes. Her work focuses on preventative foot care and promoting overall foot health to enhance patient comfort and mobility.

Melanie is registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring new restaurants. She is also a passionate animal lover and enjoys spending time with pets.

Newsha Mivehchi

Newsha earned a degree in Computer Science in Iran and has a strong passion for art and painting. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising, and cooking.

She currently works as an Assistant Manager at Orangeville Foot Clinic, where she supports daily operations, including accounting, clinic orders, bookkeeping, and administrative tasks. She also has previous experience in beauty aesthetics.

Newsha focuses on her current role and career, and still makes time for family and hobbies.

Gemma Jagolino

Gemma completed a two-year Midwifery program in the Philippines and later studied to become a Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Canada. She is currently working as a Clinical Assistant at Orangeville Foot Clinic.

She has international experience, having worked as a nanny in Hong Kong for three years and in Cyprus for six years. Since moving to Canada in 2014, she has worked as a caregiver and Clinical Assistant for nearly 10 years. In her free time, Gemma enjoys travelling, walking, watching movies and documentaries, listening to music, and cooking.

As a Clinical Assistant, she provides administrative and clinical support to the practitioners at the clinic.

Annie Adams

Annie is our Lead Administrator with over 10 years of experience working across various areas in the health care industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, along with Medical Administration, and is a certified Personal Support Worker (PSW). This diverse educational background allows her to bring both strong organizational skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to her role.

Throughout her career, Annie has developed a deep understanding of health care operations, supporting teams with efficiency, professionalism, and attention to detail. She is known for her reliability, adaptability, and ability to create a welcoming and well-organized environment for both colleagues and clients.

Outside of work, Annie enjoys spending weekends with her family. She loves being outdoors. Summers are often spent out on the water paddleboarding or on the golf course, while winters find her on the ski hills enjoying the snow.