Meet the Team
Canadian Certified Pedorthists – Our team has over 150 Yrs of combined clinical Experience. (That’s a lot for 8 clinicians).
Andrew Godwin
B Sc.Kin C.Ped (C)
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Andrew graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology. Building and designing things has always been a passion. After graduating then ski patrolling, he started into the Pedorthic world of Bracing and Orthotics in Vancouver in 1992. He then co-started Okaped in Kelowna with one of his current partners Paul in 1997.
Along with working on clients’ biomechanical issues on a daily basis he has designed many specialty braces over the years, from patented shoulder dislocation supports “NoDisco Strap” to post cannulation radial artery clamps “RadArt Clamp”. Andrew has been active in all sports including soccer, rugby, skiing, windsurfing, mountain biking, and has been on both sides of healthcare, suffering from many fractures, herniations, sprains, and separations. This is a fitting career for Andrew as he has been able to use many of the items that he helps design and fit for people now. Andrew lives in Kelowna with his 3 great kids and loves getting them outdoors to enjoy adventure and many sports.
Paul Rauhala
H.B.P.E. C.Ped (C)
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Paul Rauhala was born and raised in Thunder Bay Ontario, attending Lakehead University with a Honours degree in Physical Education. Pedorthic apprenticeship began in 1993 in Vancouver where he met his present business partners Andrew Godwin and Jeff Fink. In 1997 a move to the Okanagan provided the opportunity to establish the first custom orthotics clinic in Kelowna with the present partners, then expanding to Vernon, Penticton, and West Kelowna.
Paul is married and has two children He has volunteered as a coach in soccer and is an avid volunteer in alpine racing. Skiing is a passion in the winter and Kayaking in the summer. If your wondering about the nationality of his last name, it’s not Hawaiian, it’s Finnish.
Jeff Fink
H.B.P.E C.Ped (C)
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Jeff graduated from the University of Western Ontario where he majored in Athletic Injuries in the School of Kinesiology. In 1991 he started his 3 yr. Pedorthic training in Vancouver BC. In December of 1999 Jeff moved to Kelowna and joined OKAPED as a partner. Jeff is a past President of the Pedorthic Association of Canada and a previous Board Member for the College of Pedorthics of Canada. In 2019 Jeff was awarded the Pedorthic Association of Canada’s Michael Van Vlack Memorial Leadership Award for proven leadership and exceptional commitment to his Profession, Family and Community. He has volunteered for the Pedorthic Association of Canada for over 15 years. He has been active in many sports throughout his life including football, rugby, downhill and XC skiing as well road and mountain bike riding and racing. His current sporting itch is paddling out of the Kelowna Paddle Centre where he paddles Outrigger Canoe as well as Surfski and SUP and has volunteered on the KPC board of directors and committees for over 12 years. Jeff practices in Kelowna at the Pandosy office. Jeff lives in Kelowna with his loving wife. They have two incredible daughters who are the joy of their life.
Davis DesRochers
B.Kin, C.Ped (C) C.Ped Tech (C)
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Davis holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Regina. He joined OKAPED in 2008, where he began his training toward becoming a Certified Pedorthist. He currently provides patient care at the Penticton, West Kelowna, and Kelowna clinic locations.
In 2013, Davis became a partner at OKAPED. His career is driven by a longstanding commitment to health care and a genuine passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life. Across all clinic locations, he supports clients with a wide range of pedorthic and orthotic needs, including the assessment and fitting of braces for the knees, ankles, wrists, and other joints.
Outside of the clinic, Davis enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including golf, hiking, snowboarding, and camping.
Mark Garvie
B.H.K. C.Ped (C) C.Ped Tech (C)
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Mark Garvie was born and raised in British Columbia. He graduated from Trinity Western University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Human Kinetics where he played varsity rugby. After graduation Mark’s passion for the outdoors led him to Australia, Scotland, and Switzerland, where, as an outdoor instructor he taught sailing, climbing, kayaking, skiing, and snowboarding. Mark began his Pedorthic training with OKAPED in 2010, completed his certification at the end of 2013 and became a partner in the Vernon clinic in 2021. When he is not seeing patients in our Vernon or Kelowna offices and fitting custom orthotics he can be found water skiing, playing ultimate Frisbee, or riding his motorcycle.
Tamsyn Hendricks
B.Kin C.Ped (C) C.Ped Tech (C)
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Tamsyn graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BSc (Kin) and completed her Canadian Certified Pedorthist training in 2001. She joined Okaped in 2006 working mainly at the Penticton clinic while participating in all of the wonderful outdoor pursuits the Okanagan has to offer! She loves hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing and pretty much anything else that gets her outside. Tamsyn is passionate about keeping people as active as possible and finding solutions to keep people in their game!
Josée Lemcke
C.Ped. (C) BaSc.Kin, Dip. Ped.
Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Born and raised on the shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario, Josée grew up with a love of the outdoors and a passion for movement. She attended the University of Guelph and Humber College, achieving an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. She then attended Western University to pursue a Diploma in Pedorthics where she developed a passion for building and designing orthotic devices to improve people’s quality of life.
Josée is proud to serve as a Director for the Pedorthic Association of Canada and previously held a position alongside Andrew on the professional development committee.
Following her career in Ontario where she expanded her skills to include teaching yoga and foot strengthening, Josée and her family made the leap to Kelowna to experience the Okanagan lifestyle and enjoy the great outdoors as much as possible.
Josée’s assessments typically have a focus on strength, mobility and stability of the foot with an overarching goal of helping her clients achieve their highest quality of life.
OKAPED Kelowna Ambrosi Office Team
Liz McMaster Office Manager
Liz was born and raised in Vancouver. After a ten year career flying the friendly skies as a flight attendant, she hung up her wings and moved to Kelowna to raise her family. She began her career at Okaped in 2011 while studying for her MOA certification. Liz has traveled extensively, but has a lot more to see. In her spare time, she enjoys running in all weather, hiking, and swimming as well. She is just getting her skis back on after a long hiatus.
Iris Fink Admistrative Assistant / Bookkeeping.
Iris provides administrative support at OKAPED’s head office in Kelowna as well as book keeping for the five offices. and you may sometimes meet her at the front desk as well.
After graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. (Hon.) in Business she worked in Germany for about 1 year before moving to Vancouver and eventually to Kelowna. In the warmer months, when she is not on her SUP, Iris likes to run and hike the local trails. In the winter you can find her on the Downhill slopes and Nordic skiing at Silver Star Mountain and the many other great Okanagan ski areas.
OKAPED Kelowna on Ambrosi
Kirsten Rauhala
Kirsten was born and raised in beautiful Thunder Bay Ontario. She found her way to Kelowna after leaving the busy big city of North Vancouver over 25 years ago. She brings a tremendous amount of experience, enthusiasm and positivity to Okaped. She is an very supportive mother of her two grown kids and outside of work is an avid skier, hiker and wine lover who enjoys riding and commuting on her E Bike to our Ambrosi office.
OKAPED Kelowna on Pandosy
Katrina Fink BKin
Katrina graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. While attending UBC, she was a member of the Varsity Women’s Basketball program, proudly representing the Thunderbirds. Born and raised in Kelowna, Katrina has always valued an active lifestyle. She grew up playing competitive basketball and enjoys staying active year-round through hiking, downhill and cross-country skiing, and mountain biking.
As an Office and Clinical Assistant at Okaped Pandosy, Katrina plays an integral role at the front desk, supporting day-to-day clinic operations and helping clients with bracing products, compression stockings and footwear. Katrina is a wonderful addition to the team and one who creates a positive and welcoming experience for patients.
OKAPED Vernon
Lauren Guse
Born and raised in Germany, Lauren grew up loving outdoor adventures. In 2017, she made the exciting move to Canada, where she has built a life filled with both professional fulfillment and outdoor fun.
Lauren thrives on connection—whether it’s making patients smile at work or sharing laughter with friends and family. Volleyball and running are two of her favourite ways to stay active, and getting out on a Sea-Doo with her husband lets her embrace the thrill of Canada’s lakes and waterways. When summer arrives, she cherishes warm days spent outdoors, soaking up the sunshine and appreciating the beauty of nature.
At the end of the day, Lauren has a simple goal: to bring joy to others. Whether through her career or personal life, she finds purpose in making people feel cared for and happy.
OKAPED West Kelowna
Ursula Zandvliet
Ursula was raised in Vancouver where she met and married her husband Brian in 1992. She relocated to the Okanagan in 1997, and has lived throughout the valley. She’s held a variety of administrative positions over the years, and came to OKAPED in 2012 as the Office Assistant in the West Kelowna clinic. Ursula enjoys meeting new people, hiking, water skiing, kayaking and alpine skiing. She volunteers with the Adapative Ski Program at Big White with her family. Ursula resides in West Kelowna with her husband and 2 children.
OKAPED Penticton
Erynn Carmichael
Erynn moved to the Okanagan initially in 2009, along with her spouse. She has been in the administration field in one form or another for many years and has a passion for serving people well. Outside of work she enjoys music, playing keyboard and singing the blues. She is a big sports fan and also enjoys cycling in the beautiful South Okanagan.
Okaped Soccer Team
Supporting You
The clinical staff are experts in biomechanical evaluations of lower extremity injuries and the effects of disease related complications to the feet and legs.
Initial assessments are booked for one hour so we can accurately understand your biomechanics and condition.