London, Ontario foot care
Custom orthotics made differently.
Advanced SLS 3D-printed orthotics, designed and made right here in London.
That's why Garnet combines clinical assessment, gait and pressure analysis, digital design and advanced Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) to create custom orthotics using flexible TPU material.
- Canadian Certified Pedorthist
- Made on-site
- London, Ontario
- On-site labCustom work stays connected to your assessment.
- Direct billingSupport for most major insurance plans.
- Local careServing London and nearby communities.
Not sure where to start?
Most people arrive with pain, not a service in mind. Pick the path that sounds like you.
The difference
Not all 3D printing is the same.
You've probably seen a 3D printer laying down thin lines of melted plastic.
That's FDM. It's affordable, accessible and great for many applications, particularly prototypes.
That's not how Garnet makes your orthotics.
Garnet uses SLS, Selective Laser Sintering. Instead of extruding plastic filament, SLS uses a laser to fuse particles of polymer powder into a finished part. The surrounding powder supports the part while it's being manufactured, so complex geometries can be created without the support structures required by other common 3D-printing methods.
It's a professional additive-manufacturing technology specifically suited to strong, flexible, patient-specific devices, including orthotics and insoles.
For orthotics, that opens up some very interesting possibilities.
Support structure
FDM Common
Thin lines of melted plastic, layer on layer. Overhangs need support structures that are removed later.
Laser
Unfused powder holds the part
SLS How Garnet makes your orthotics
A laser fuses polymer powder. The surrounding powder holds the part in place, so no support structures are needed.
Not just the shape of your foot. The way you use it.
Your feet don't just have a shape. They move, flex, absorb force and respond differently under load. Custom shouldn't mean choosing a shape. It should mean designing for you.
Why SLS matters to your feet
Flexible where we want flexibility. Support where you need support.
Garnet prints using TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane, a tough, flexible elastomer.
TPU can stretch, flex and recover while resisting tearing and repeated everyday use. SLS TPU materials are used for orthotics, insoles, shoe soles, prosthetics and other wearable parts.
But the really interesting part isn't simply that TPU bends. It's what Jeff can design it to do.
More freedom to design around you.
Because SLS doesn't require support structures during printing, it can produce complex internal structures and geometries that would be difficult, or sometimes effectively impossible, to manufacture using support-dependent printing processes.
The conversation doesn't have to stop at"What shape is your foot?"
It can become"What does this orthotic need to do for your foot?"
That's a much more interesting definition of custom.
Built for real-world use.
TPU isn't a brittle display material. It's an elastomer intended for functional parts that need to withstand flexing, stretching, compression and everyday use.
TPU 90A is a tough, resilient material with high tear strength and elongation, suited to end-use orthotics and insoles.
Made here, not sent somewhere else.
Your assessment, digital design, manufacturing, fitting and adjustment stay connected through Garnet's London clinic.
Jeff isn't simply sending measurements to somebody else's lab and waiting for a product to come back.
He controls the process.
How we make your orthotics
But the printer isn't the expert.
SLS can manufacture an incredibly sophisticated orthotic. It can't decide what your feet need. Jeff can.
Your pain, gait, pressure patterns, footwear, occupation, activities and goals come first. Those findings inform the design.
The technology gives Jeff more freedom and control over how that design becomes a physical orthotic.
- Assessmenttells us what you need.
- Designdetermines how we'll address it.
- SLSlets us make it.
- Follow-uptells us whether we got it right.
Pain guide finder
Pick the area that sounds most familiar.
Each option connects common symptoms to a plain-language PDF guide and the related service page.
Heel pain
Heel pain often needs pressure relief and better support through the arch. A gait-led assessment helps show whether custom orthotics are the right fix.
- Best next step
- Custom orthotics assessment
- Common pattern
- Morning pain or pain after standing
Ready to talk it through? Book Your Assessment
Big toe or bunion pain
Bunion pain can change how pressure moves through the front of the foot. Orthotics and footwear changes can help reduce joint stress.
- Best next step
- Orthotic and footwear review
- Related guide
- Big toe and bunion pain guide
Ready to talk it through? Book Your Assessment
Ball of foot pain, burning, or tingling
Forefoot pain, numbness, tingling, or a bunched-sock feeling can come from nerve irritation. Support and footwear width both matter.
- Best next step
- Gait analysis
- Common support
- Metatarsal offloading
Ready to talk it through? Book Your Assessment
Knee pain
Some knee pain is tied to how the foot loads, rolls, or absorbs impact. A gait review can show whether foot mechanics are part of the pattern.
- Best next step
- Gait analysis
- Related guides
- Front knee and outside knee pain guides
Ready to talk it through? Book Your Assessment
Shin pain
Shin splints often come from repeated stress, training changes, footwear issues, or mechanics that keep loading the same tissues.
- Best next step
- Gait analysis
- Common pattern
- Pain with running or long walking
Ready to talk it through? Book Your Assessment
Outside ankle pain
Outside ankle pain can appear when the side of the ankle is repeatedly overloaded. Gait and footwear both need review.
- Best next step
- Gait and footwear assessment
- Common pattern
- Side load or ankle instability
Ready to talk it through? Book Your Assessment
Foot arthritis or stiff joints
Foot osteoarthritis can make walking, stairs, and uneven ground harder. Orthotics and footwear can help manage pressure through painful joints.
- Best next step
- Orthotic and footwear assessment
- Main goal
- Pressure relief and joint support
Ready to talk it through? Book Your Assessment
Services
The right support depends on the pattern.
Start with the concern that affects your day. Each service connects your symptoms to a clear assessment, fit process, and next step.
Custom Orthotics
Built around your scan, gait, footwear, and pain pattern.
Learn more about custom orthotics
Gait Analysis
See how force moves through your feet before we build support.
Learn more about gait analysis
Compression Garments
Measured compression for long shifts, swelling, and recovery.
Learn more about compression
Orthopedic Sandals
Warm-weather support without going back to flat flip-flops.
Learn more about sandals
Shoe Lifts
Discreet correction for leg length differences and imbalance.
Learn more about shoe lifts
Long-Shift Foot Care
Support for healthcare workers, factory workers, and all-day standing.
Learn more about long-shift careHow it works
One process from pain to fit.
We start with the way pain affects your day, then connect your movement, footwear, and goals to the right form of support. You leave with a clear plan and follow-up after real use.
We locate the pattern
We review pain, footwear, work demands, activity, and how your foot loads.
We match the service
Orthotics, gait analysis, compression, shoe lifts, or nursing care, based on need.
We build or fit locally
The goal is support that feels connected to your body and your shoes.
We adjust after real use
Comfort and function matter after you walk out, not only during the appointment.
Our Comfort Commitment
Walk in it. Work in it. Live in it. And if something isn't right, come back. Garnet's Comfort Commitment means we'll adjust your orthotics and, if necessary, remake them. Custom care doesn't end when the printer stops.
People behind the care
Clinical support should feel personal.
Meet the clinicians who assess your movement, build your support, and help protect long-term foot health.
Jeff Lewis
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Leads assessment, gait review, orthotic design, and fit adjustments with decades of clinical experience.
Meet Jeff
Kamini Marathe
RN · Foot Care Nursing
Provides foot care nursing support, including diabetic foot care, nail care, and preventive foot health.
Meet Kamini
Book an assessment online
Take the guesswork out of foot pain.
Foot pain can change how you stand, walk, work, and exercise. Start with one assessment that brings your gait, pressure, footwear, and daily routine together. You will understand what may be driving the strain and which support fits your needs.
- Gait-ledSupport based on how you move.
- On-site labDesign and adjustments stay connected.
- Real follow-upFit is checked after daily use.
Prefer to talk first? (519) 619-8129
Serving London and nearby communities
Custom orthotics in London, Ontario
Foot support for work, walking, sport, and daily life.
Garnet Orthopedic Solutions provides custom orthotics, gait analysis, compression socks, orthopedic sandals, shoe lifts, and foot care support from our London clinic. Patients visit us from London, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Aylmer, Exeter, Port Stanley, Stratford, and nearby communities.