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