Meet the team

Norbert Cauvas

Orthesiste Bandagiste

Trained in Lyon, France I have 30 years of practical experience in gait, biomechanics and making orthotics. In that time I have worked with many sports professionals and cared for many more people whose condition required a thorough assessment and the provision of unique custom orthotics. During my 30 years experience I spent 6 years working in the Research and Development of SIDAS France (Con’formable, Podiatech). SIDAS is a leader in sports podiatry, specialising in the use of advanced moulding technologies and heat sensitive materials.

My work at SIDAS gave me the opportunity to work closely with numerous elite athletes from a wide range of sports as well as the doctors, physiotherapists and health professionals supporting sports teams and individuals. It allowed me to develop my own unique techniques and approach, finding the best solutions for optimum performance, comfort and stability. This are at the heart of the work I do today.

Christophe Champs

Pédicure Podologue

A keen sportsman and former rugby player for the Racing Club de France, Christophe Champs got his drive and passion for podiatry and biomechanics at an early age while experiencing the benefits of orthotics on his own body and performances.

After graduating at the National Institute of Podology (Paris, France), Christophe lived and worked in Paris, Toronto, Dubai, Monaco, London and in the Maldives where he gained experience in medical pedicures (Chiropody) within the One&Only Reethi Rah Hotel using the Bastien Gonzalez method and designed insoles for 5 stars hotel (BGA insoles).

Christophe also worked for 7 years at Decathlon and trained 9 of their stores about the technicalities of running gear and footwear for brands including Nike, Adidas, Asics, Mizuno, New Balance and in-house brand Kalenji.

Using this experience in R&D to treat his patients, Christophe believes orthotics, shoes and lacing methods play a big part of the puzzle when solving any body pain, referring to other therapists when necessary.

Christophe has been a senior podiatrist at Foot Factor since 2016.