HELEN RUSSELL, Certified Pedorthist

Helen is a walker and casual runner with a special interest in half-marathons. Helen retired from her professional career spanning over 20 years in training, programming, and IT Strategy and Advisory with Ernst & Young and BearingPoint in 2007.

Helen is a former Fairfax County Court Appointed Special Advocate and current volunteer with the Assistance League of Northern Virginia working to improve the lives and education of children in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.  Additionally, Helen is a patient advisor teaching advocacy and ethics to medical students at the Uniformed Health University of Health Sciences (UHUHS).

 

Helen & Mark have four children.

 

In December 2010, Helen received her certification as a Pedorthist.  A Certified Pedorthist, or C. Ped. is a medical professional who specializes in the use of footwear and supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs. Pedorthists work with a variety of people, from athletes to diabetics, promoting foot health, maximum mobility, and comfort.