My name is Serena, and I'm the owner and operator of Atlas Foot Care! I'm a Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical and teaching experience. My nursing career began in home care and case management, where I developed a deep appreciation for continuity of care, patient advocacy, and seeing the difference when clients could receive care in the comfort of their own homes. Over time, this work naturally evolved into a deep love for education.​ In 2014, I started work as an Educator, delivering and leading multiple education programs at a hospital. I also practice in Public Health as a Nurse Immunizer. Teaching is a passion that has allowed me to share my clinical expertise and knowledge with clients to empower them to make informed decisions about their care. My background also includes education in contemplative end-of-life care, which supports my work with palliative clients and families by emphasizing comfort, presence, and compassionate, person-centred care.

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My interest in foot care began during my nursing training, but my professional path took several different directions before I was finally able to pursue this specialty. In 2025, I made the decision to transition into Advanced Foot Care practice.

I completed my Advanced Foot Care certification with NorQuest College, graduating with honours with distinction. Shortly after, I founded Atlas Foot Care to bring my values of compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centred care into focused foot care practice. You can learn more about our mission here.

Wanting more hands-on experience with complex client, I went on to complete an intensive five-day clinical mentorship with Monica Shepherd of Nursing Soles in Calgary which included Advanced Foot Care on clients with complex medical needs, including clients at The Mustard Seed. To further refine my practice, I completed advanced training in Onyfix, as well as training in ToeFx with Dr. Irit Van-Ham, the system's developer.

Foot care is a complex and evolving specialty, and I continue to pursue advanced education and training to remain current with new techniques and technologies and provide the highest level of care. I'm an active member of the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) & the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses (CAFCN). You can see my full list of certifications and courses below. 

I believe that excellent foot care supports comfort, mobility, independence, and a better quality of life — and I am honoured to provide this care to clients of all ages.

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Education, Certifications & Continuing Education

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Grant MacEwan University
June 15, 2012

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Contemplative End of Life Care Program

Institute of Traditional Medicine
August 10, 2022

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Advanced Foot Care Certificate (Honours with Distinction)

NorQuest College
April 25, 2025

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ToeFX® Photodisinfection Certification (Fungal Nail Treatment)

ToeFX Inc.
May 28, 2025

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Certified Onyfix® Specialist – Nail Correction System - 

Fiser Innovation Solutions Inc. / Neubourg Healthcare
June 3, 2025

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Scalpel Skills: Precision in Foot Care (Advanced Skills Webinar)

Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre
June 16, 2025

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Ingrown Nail Care Certification

Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre
June 18, 2025

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Mastering Ingrown Toenails (Advanced Webinar)

Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre
June 18, 2025

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BracenFix™ Nail Bracing System Certification

BracenFix™
July 25, 2025

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Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Assessment – Advanced Skills Webinar

Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre
September 6, 2025

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Onsite Nursing Foot Care Clinical Mentorship (32 hours)

Nursing Soles Academy · In association with Foot Canada Training
September 8–12, 2025

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PodoExpert Foot Care Product Training

Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre
September 14, 2025

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IPAC for Health Care Workers: Hospital Certification

Public Health Ontario Infection Prevention and Control Online Learning

February 16, 2026

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IPAC for Health Care Workers: Long-Term Care Certification

Public Health Ontario Infection Prevention and Control Online Learning

February 16, 2026

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IPAC for Health Care Workers: Home Care Certification

Public Health Ontario Infection Prevention and Control Online Learning

February 16, 2026

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IPAC for Health Care Workers: Primary Care Certification

Public Health Ontario Infection Prevention and Control Online Learning

February 16, 2026