Melissa came to the Okanagan to the smal town of Summerland during her high school years. She had the great opportunity to travel within Canada and overseas with community development groups for one year after her graduation. After settling back in Canada, she completed an Associate of Science Diploma from Okanagan College as well as a Bachelors of Science in Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
Melissa has managed several small businesses over the years. After graduation, she working in a care facility for several years with young adults with severe physical and mental limitations. Now, we are very pleased to have Melissa bring her compassion and drive to our team! You may have already spoken to her over the phone, but she also helps to make our daily administration operations run smoothly here at Orthoquest.
When she is not working, Melissa enjoys reading, hiking, yoga, camping, snowboarding, enjoyng time with her dog Marshal, and spending time with friends and family.
If you haven't spoken to Melissa yet, give us a call today and she would be happy to help!
Welcoming, professional and knowledgeable. Great staff who truly know what they are doing. Thank you for getting me on the road to recovery .
— Jacqui Allison
Lise is very professional and knowledgable! She has been treating me with laser for chronic tennis elbow. I highly recommend Lise and her team for any injury. They will not only treat your pain but will provide you with exercises to speed your recovery.
— Laurie Baird
Sean and his staff treat you like family. Sean helps me select the correct shoe for my foot, that he usually has in stock! One stop place for honest advice and top notch customer service.
— Chad Abougoush
FOOTWEAR:
European Sizing chart conversion:
*Please note that these conversion charts serve as a general guideline, actual fitting may vary by style.
Women’s |
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US |
4.5-5 |
5.5-6 |
6.5-7 |
7.5-8 |
8.5-9 |
9.5-10 |
10.5-11 |
11.5-12 |
12.5-13 |
EU |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
43 |
Men’s |
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US |
7.5-8 |
8.5-9 |
9.5-10 |
10.5-11 |
11.5-12 |
12.5-13 |
13.5-14 |
14.5-15 |
EU |
41 |
42 |
43 |
44 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
SOCKS :
Sockwell
Brooks
Sock Size |
US Men's Shoe Size |
US Women's Shoe Size |
Euro Shoe Size |
Small |
|
4 - 6.5 |
34 - 37 |
Medium |
6 - 8.5 |
7 - 9.5 |
38 - 41 |
Large |
9 - 11.5 |
10 - 12.5 |
42 - 45 |
XL |
12 - 14.5 |
|
46 - 49 |
ANKLE BRACES:
Bauerfeind
Professional Orthopedic Products (POP)
DJO - Roboboots – Short and Tall
SHOE SIZE MEN |
SHOE SIZE WOMEN |
SIZE |
Up to 4 |
Up to 5 |
XS |
4 - 7 |
5 - 8 |
S |
7 - 10 |
8 - 11 |
M |
10 - 13 |
11 - 15 |
L |
13+ |
15+ |
XL |
DJO- Aircast Airsport
DESCRIPTION |
MEN |
WOMEN |
SIZE |
Left |
Up to 5 |
Up to 5 |
X-Small |
Right |
Up to 5 |
Up to 5 |
X-Small |
Left |
5.5 - 7 |
5.5 - 8.5 |
Small |
Right |
5.5 - 7 |
5.5 - 8.5 |
Small |
Left |
7.5 - 11 |
9 - 12.5 |
Medium |
Right |
7.5 - 11 |
9 - 12.5 |
Medium |
Left |
11.5 - 13 |
13 - 14.5 |
Large |
Right |
11.5 - 13 |
13 - 14.5 |
Large |
Left |
13.5 + |
15 + |
X-Large |
Right |
13.5 + |
15 + |
X-Large |
KNEE BRACES:
Bauerfeind
Ossur
Size |
Circumference* |
*Circumference measured 6” above mid-patella |
|
XSmall |
11.5" (29cm) to 13.75" (35cm) |
Small |
13.75" (35cm) to 16" (41cm) |
Medium |
16" (41cm) to 18" (46cm) |
Large |
18" (46cm) to 20.5" (52cm) |
XLarge |
20.5" (52cm) to 22.5" (57cm) |
XXLarge |
22.5" (57cm) to 24.75" (63cm) |
XXXLarge |
24.75" (63cm) to 28.5" (72cm) |
XXXXLarge |
28.5" (72cm) to 32" (81cm) |
DJO
*Measurements taken 6” above mid-patella
SIZE |
MEASUREMENT |
XS/S |
13" - 18.5" (33 - 47 cm) |
M/L |
18.5" - 23.5" (47 - 60 cm) |
XL/XXL |
23.5" - 29.5" (60 - 75 cm) |
XXXL |
29.5" - 31" (75 - 79 cm) |
ELBOW BRACES:
Bauerfeind
HAND BRACES:
Professional Orthopedic Products (POP)
Size |
Wrist Circ. |
X-Small |
4 ¾" - 5 ½" |
Small |
5 ½" - 6 ¼" |
Medium |
6 ¼" - 7" |
Large |
7" - 7 ¾" |
X-Large |
7 ¾" - 8 ½" |
Orliman (thumb brace)
Size |
Wrist Circumference in CM (A) |
Length in CM (B) |
Small |
14 - 18 |
11 |
Large |
18 - 22 |
13 |