The Healthcare Entrepreneur
The Healthcare Entrepreneur
Our Advice on Who to Work With
Navigating the healthcare business world can be difficult, especially for independent professionals seeking trustworthy partnerships and support. We’ve compiled clear, experience-based recommendations to help guide your decisions.
Recommended CFCA/OFCA Vetted Companies for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
As a healthcare entrepreneur, aligning with the right partners can significantly enhance your practice’s growth and success. Below, we’ve curated a list of organizations and companies that are known for their support of small healthcare businesses, particularly in the field of foot and lower limb care.
Financial Partners
Scotiabank
Offers tailored financial solutions to support small healthcare businesses.
Questor Financial Corp
Provides flexible leasing options for equipment, facilitating business growth.
📍 675 Cochrane Drive, East Tower, 6th Floor, Markham, ON L3R 0B8
📞 905-695-0955
📧 [email protected]
🌐 questorfinancial.com
Professional Development & Advocacy
WeRPN
Supports RPNs through continuing education and independent practice resources.
🌐 werpn.com
RNAO
Provides nurse-directed education and practice support for independent practitioners.
🌐 rnao.ca
OPSWA (Ontario Personal Support Workers Association)
Professional support and recognition for PSWs in Ontario.
🌐 opswa.ca
Wounds Canada
Educational leader in wound prevention and care, with nationally recognized programs.
🌐 woundscanada.ca
Medical & Clinical Supplies
Quality Foot Care
Trusted supplier of foot care instruments and products for clinicians in Canada.
🌐 qualityfootcare.com
Patterson Dental Toronto
Distributor of sterilization and clinical supplies for foot care professionals.
🌐 pattersondental.com
Nail Bracing & Skin Care
Victoria Phoenix
Specializes in nail bracing and branching systems for advanced foot care.
Footlogix
Leading provider of nail and skin care products developed specifically for foot care professionals.
🌐 footlogix.com
Foot Care & Medical Equipment Suppliers
The Orthotic Group
Specializes in custom orthotics, offering responsive service to healthcare professionals and their patients.
📍 160 Markland Street, Markham, ON L6C 0C6
📞 800-551-3008
📧 [email protected]
🌐 theorthoticgroup.com
Erchonia Lunula Laser
Provides a low-level laser system for the treatment of onychomycosis, requiring minimal setup and providing effective results.
📍 12 Bradwick Drive, Unit 10, Concord, ON L4K 3P6
📞 905-669-1154
📧 [email protected]
🌐 erchonia.com
Patterson Dental Toronto
Supplies dental equipment and sterilization products, supporting healthcare professionals with quality tools.
📞 705-491-0031
📧 [email protected]
🌐 pattersondental.com
Summus Medical Lasers
Offers Class IV therapeutic lasers approved by Health Canada, providing advanced solutions for pain management and tissue healing.
🌐 summuslaser.com
Educational & Professional Development
Feet & Life Wellness PodOrtho Foot Specialist Education and Hands on Training.
A nurse-led foot and lower limb care practice and education facility, offering specialized training for healthcare professionals.
🌐https://ofcassociation.ca/education
Wounds Canada
A charitable organization dedicated to the advancement of wound prevention and management, offering educational programs and resources.
🌐 woundscanada.ca
OPSWA (Ontario Personal Support Workers Association)
Advocates for the professional status of Personal Support Workers in Ontario, striving to improve training, services, and working conditions. Offers Independent Liability Insurance (IPL) for all HCP through their Pathways program.
🌐 opswa.ca
Photobiomodulation (PBM) Therapy
Saltmarche Health Corp
Innovative PBM therapy provider supporting regenerative healthcare practices.
🌐 saltmarchehealth.com
MedX Health
Offers laser and light therapy systems for pain relief and wound healing.
🌐 medxhealth.com
Compression & Circulation
Jeba Compression Therapy
Offers high-quality compression garments and education to support vascular health.
Advanced Wound Care
Coloplast
Global leader in wound and skin care solutions designed for optimal healing.
🌐 coloplast.ca
Healthcare Advocacy & Support
CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business)
Supports small businesses across Canada, offering advocacy, resources, and partnerships to help businesses succeed.
🌐 cfib-fcei.ca