Professional Background

• Orthotics Supervisor, De La Torre Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Staff Orthotist

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Virginia Tech
• Certificate Program in Orthotics, Northwestern University
• ABC Certified Orthotist
• Scholl School of Podiatry Certificate Program
• BCP Certified Pedorthist

Courses Completed

• Boston Brace course for Scoliosis
• Charleston Bending Brace course for Scoliosis
• When the Feet Hit the Ground... Everything Changes
• Lower Extremity Deformity Management for Children
• Lower Extremity Biomechanics of the Neurologically Involved
• Camp SWASH
• Dynamic Splinting (DAFO's)
• Lower Extremity Rotational Control Orthotics
• Stance Control Orthoses

Special Patient Care Interests

• Scoliosis

Favorite Pittsburgh Attraction

• Mount Washington at night

Favorite Book

• The Bible

Favorite Movie and Why

• Braveheart. I love the background music and scenery. The soundtrack is great.