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Orthotics at UVic
Whether you’re walking across campus, rushing to class, standing all day for work, or training at CARSA your feet are working overtime. At Victory Therapeutics, we start at the foundation—your feet—to help your whole body feel and function better.
We offer custom foot orthotics designed to support your arches, improve posture, and enhance movement from the ground up.
Best part? UVic student and staff health plans cover some—or even all—of the cost!
Check your online health portal , visit the student benefits office, or ask our chiropractic reception team to help you verify your coverage.
Why Consider Orthotics?
Orthotics aren’t just for foot pain—they’re for anyone who wants to move, study, teach, and train without discomfort.
Modern life puts stress on your feet, which can lead to issues in your knees, hips, back, and neck. Custom orthotics help by supporting your arches, absorbing shock, and improving alignment.
They can help with:
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High-Tech Foot Scanning – Quick & Mess-Free
We use dynamic foot scanning technology to assess how your feet move under pressure—no plaster molds, no mess.
How it works:
1. Walk across a pressure-sensitive pad
2. See a real-time map of your foot mechanics
3. Get clear explanations of what it means
4. We take a foam cast mold
5. Your custom orthotics arrive in 3–4 weeks
Custom orthotics can be made for runners, work boots, dress shoes, cleats, golf shoes, and more.
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Covered by UVic Health Plans
UVic student and staff benefits cover a **large portion—or even the full cost—**of your orthotics.
Ask our team to help check your coverage and guide you through the claim process—it’s easy.
Quick FAQ’S:
What is the cost of Custom Foot Orthotics?
$400.00 for one pair, no tax
$650.00 for two pairs, no tax
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
Not to visit us, but your insurer may require one for reimbursement. As of 2025 the UVSS plan does not require a medical doctor referral. The GSS plan and some staff plans do require a medical doctor referral. Please check your online health plan portal regarding your coverage.
How long does the scan take?
Less than 10 minutes.
When will I receive my orthotics?
Typically within 3–4 weeks.
Can I use them in different shoes?
Yes! They’re designed for a variety of footwear—from runners and dress shoes to cleats and boots. That’s one of the reasons why our second-pair discount is so popular.
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Book your custom foot scan today at Victory Therapeutics.
Questions about your benefits? Ask our reception team—we’re here to help!
What to expect on your first visit?
A detailed history of your current complaint, as well as general health history will be taken. This will be followed by an assessment of your ranges of motion, muscles and joints, and nervous system. After the history and exam, we will discuss your diagnosis and treatment options, as well as a plan of management specific to you and your condition. Most often, treatment begins on this first visit, unless further medical investigation or imaging is required.
What techniques are used?
A hand held electronic massager is used at the start of the visit to relax the muscles. Hands-on adjusting is the primary technique used. Sometimes patients have specific conditions where manual adjustments are contra-indicated. In this case, we use instrument adjusting, and/or gentle mobilizations. Most often, a combination of all these techniques is used. If your chiropractor feels a referral to another practitioner will help, they will discuss options with you.
How many visits will be needed?
Everyone is different and therefore responds differently to chiropractic care. Often, by the time patients visit the chiropractor, the issue has reached the chronic stage. Sometimes it symptoms are a result of years of poor postural habits, faulty motor control patterns (due to muscle imbalance), and various other stresses of daily living whether physical, chemical or emotional. It takes time to retrain the muscles and ligaments that support the spine.
In other words, if it took a long time for dysfunction to develop, it will likely take time for full functional recovery. Despite this, patients often report symptom relief after one or just a few treatments. This depends on the individual and their condition. Starting early is advised because each visit builds on the one before.
Many patients opt for regular monthly visits, after their condition has resolved. Regular maintenance visits can help prevent a recurrence of pain and dysfunction and keep your body ‘tuned up’ and able to perform the tasks of daily living.
We happily accept patients from the greater Victoria area. We are UVic’s complementary healthcare clinic. Our approach is comprehensive; we work closely with each other to help restore our clients back to optimal health. Our clinicians deal with a wide range of symptoms including: muscular dysfunction, joint pathology, gastrointestinal problems, lack of energy, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. We use techniques such as diet changes, massage, joint manipulation, eastern techniques like needling and others to combat these common conditions.
