EDUCATORS

Katharin von Gavel
DNM, DCh (Germany) BScPod

Katharin von Gavel is an entrepreneur and a recognized educator in the Foot Care industry. She has studied Dermatology and Paramedical Esthetics in Europe and received a degree in Chiropody. In addition, Ms. Von Gavel is a Doctor of Acupuncture, a Doctor of Natural Medicine, a Certified Podologist, and a Pedorthist.

Ms. von Gavel has been an educator in advanced foot care since 1982 and has been a featured platform speaker at industry meetings across North America. For over twenty-five years Ms. von Gavel owned and operated alternative health and esthetics clinics in Canada with a subspecialty in advanced foot care. She also developed proprietary protocols with the use of lasers and licensed clinics in Canada, South America and Europe.

In 2000, recognizing the special needs presented by an aging population and a growing interest in fitness and sports, Ms. von Gavel founded a new company in the foot care industry. With her knowledge of new laser applications, she successfully brought leading-edge technology to the delivery of full custom orthotics to customers in North America. Her company developed a proprietary 3D optical imaging system that is now in use in clinics in Canada and the United States.

From 2002 until the end of 2006 Ms von Gavel was the North American importer for the then new Allpresan cream foam. However, with technology changing at lightning speed, and being the leader in bringing better and newer technology to the market place, she continued looking for ways of improving products for the feet.

Now, as President and CEO of KvG Group Inc., Ms. Von Gavel developed FootlogixTM, her own line of products for the feet. In this capacity, she also continues her passion for education, in the capacity of Director of Education for NASP.

Ms. von Gavel’s objective is to improve the professionalism of the foot care industry. As a well-known platform speaker and author of articles for professional journals, her knowledge and expertise continue to enhance the development of professionals throughout North America.

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