Dr. Lesslie Ponraja: Family Physician
Dr. Ponraja, who invites patients to address him as 'Dr. Lesslie', is seeing patients at the KDHC by appointment from Monday to
Thursday. He comes from England, where he has practised medicine for twenty years, fifteen as a family doctor and five in a hospital. Dr. Ponraja has been serving patients at the KDHC since March 2023.
Dr. M. Van Der Leden: Family Physician
Dr. Van Der Leden joined the healthcare team at the KDHC in 
February, 2025. Area residents in need of a family doctor are to complete an application form by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/
Dr. Van Der Leden is a graduate of McGill University, Montreal and the University of Illinois, Chicago. She grew up in Eastern Ontario and has been practising medicine in the U.S. for several years. We are delighted that Dr. Van Der Leden chose Kinmount when she decided to make the move back to Canada.
The KDHSF would like to thank the community for their invaluable support which makes physician recruitment possible.
Nelly Gluck, Lisa Russell & Makenna Blochlinger
Nelly, Lisa and Mackenna are the smiling faces you meet when you enter the Kinmount and District Health Centre. They look after phone calls, appointments, blood work, and a whole range of behind-the-scenes activities that keep the KDHC running smoothly and efficiently.
West Nursing Advanced Foot Care
Mackenzie West, RN and Wendy West, RPN, provide advanced foot care services and routine clinical foot assessments for all ages. Services include:
- trimming and filing toenails
- treating ingrown toenails
- treating fungus
- corn and callous reduction
- skin care, including moisturizing foot massages and treating heel fissures (cracked heels)
- wound assessment
- advanced nursing skill for chronic conditions such as diabetes, neuropathy, arthritis and fungal infections
Mackenzie and Wendy follow all IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control Canada) standards to enable safe, high-quality care. To make an appointment or for more information, visit their website at West Nursing Foot Care, call the Kinmount and District Health Centre (705) 488- 1105, extension 6, call (705) 627-6903 or email westnursingfootcare@gmail.com.
Mya Musselman: Registered Dental Hygienist and Owner of The Smile Studio
Mya Musselman, owner of The Smile Studio, is a registered dental hygienist with a decade of experience. We are thrilled to welcome Mya to the KDHC, where she is now working Mondays and Tuesdays, 9 am - 4 pm. Treatments and services include oral cancer screening, examination of the head, neck, teeth and tissues surrounding to determine the condition of your oral health, plaque removal, stain removal, whitening and sealants. To make an appointment of for more information, visit her website The Smile Studio, email info@thesmilestudio.org, call the Kinmount and District Health Centre (705) 488- 1105, extension 7, or call 905-706-9508.
Vivian Wong-Svoboda, Registered Physiotherapist
Vivian Wong-Svoboda, opened her physiotherapy practice at the Kinmount and District Health Centre on October 3rd, 2022.
With over 20 years of experience working in the rehabilitation environment as a kinesiologist and physiotherapist, Vivian is a certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie) provider, and is registered with the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) of Ontario. As an ADP authorizer, she is able to assess patients to determine if they qualify to receive funding for mobility aids (e.g. walker, wheelchair, power scooter, seating needs). Further details are available online at https://www.ontario.ca/
To see rates for various services and to make an appointment with Vivian, you are invited to book online using the following link: http://physio-kdhc.janeapp.com. Alternatively, you can call 705-488-1105, extension 4, or email physiovivian@kdhc.ca. A referral from a family physician is not required.
Please note that this clinic is NOT OHIP funded and she is unable to accomodate motor vehicle accident (MVA) or workers' compensation (WSIB) claims.
Kinmount Pharmacy: Pharmacists Samuel Iskandar, Martina Makary and Hani Fam; Angela Sisson (head pharmacy assistant); Rachel Statton (pharmacy assistant)
Sam and Martina, owners and pharmacists of Kinmount Pharmacy, believe that quality, comprehensive health services are vital for small and rural communities. Sam, Martina and the team provide friendly and supportive care to all. Follow Kinmount Pharmacy on Facebook for updates and health tips.
Pictured are Barbara Millington, KDHSF treasurer and Kim Restivo Galea, KDHSF secretary and fundraising lead, accepting a donation from Martina and Sam. (2023)
Pictured below are pharmacist, Hani Fam, and head pharmacy assistant, Angela Sisson.
