Professional Background

• Staff Orthotist, United States Coast Guard

Education

• Associate Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology, Median School of Allied Health Careers
• ABC Registered Orthotics Technician
• BCP Certified Pedorthist
• BOC Certified Orthotist
• ABC Certified Orthotist

Courses Completed

• "Clinical Pedorthic Management of the Foot", Medical College of Wisconsin
• "Locometer Biomechanics and Applied Orthotic Therapy", PPAB, Baltimore, MD
• "The Foot from Pediatrics to Geriatrics", Pedorthic Footwear Association, New Orleans, LA
• "The Athlete: Conservative Management of Lower Extremity Disorders", EPI, New York, NY
• "Masters Course of Education in Ski Boot Fitting and Stance Balancing", Master Fit University, West Chester, PA,
• "Advanced Pedorthics: Pathomechanics and Evaluation", Pedorthic Footwear Association, Pittsburgh, PA,
• "The Dynamic Splinting Training Course", Cascade DAFO Inc., Cleveland, OH,
• "Complete Foot Care Course", American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Special Patient Care Interests

• Lower extremity; foot orthtics

Favorite Pittsburgh Attraction

• Phipps

Favorite Book

• The Book of the Five Rings, Miyamoto Mushashi

Favorite Movie and Why

• Wizard of Oz. Flying Monkeys!