Professional Background

• Director of Orthotics, De La Torre Orthotics and Prosthetics

Education

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

Courses Completed

• Boston Brace course for Scoliosis
• Providence Scoliosis System
• Eneslow Pedorthic course on Sports Medicine
• Cascade Dynamic Splinting course in Pediatrics
• Locomotor Biomechanics in Applied Orthotic Therapy
• Lower Extremity Biomechanics of the Neurologically Involved
• Lower Extremity Deformity Management for Children
• Oregon Orthotic System for Lower Extremity

Special Patient Care Interests

• Pediatrics, Polio, anything tough

Favorite Pittsburgh Attraction

• The beach in North Carolina

Favorite Movie and Why

• Men of Honor.  I appreciate the never give up attitude about doing what is right.