Awarded in Clinical Excellence: Amplitude Top Prosthetists 2026

Brandon Sampson

When I was a kid, I almost lost my hand in a farming accident, and spent a lot of time with surgeons and therapists as they worked to fix my hand. Two things came out of that experience that changed my life; the beginning of my life as a musician (I played guitar for my rehab), and second, my interest in orthopedic medicine and rehabilitation. Years later at Luther College, I was able to pursue both of my passions, singing in the Nordic Choir, and pursuing a degree in Biology. My advisor introduced me to the world of prosthetics and orthotics, and I immediately knew what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.

I started in the prosthetic business immediately following college as a technician making limbs, became a board certified practitioner and then a public speaker and educator, and am now living my ultimate dream of owning my own business. I come from a long line of farmers and entrepreneurs, and am so excited to follow in their footsteps to be the master of my own destiny. My hope is that when you come to Limb Lab, you feel important and valuable, that no matter the challenges that you are facing, you feel confident in the practitioner that works with you, and optimistic, and even inspired about your journey. There is nothing I love more than seeing people who I work with turn the tragedy of limb loss into the start of a beautiful life. There is nothing that we can’t accomplish together.

Noah Nemgar

When a close family member experienced above-the-knee limb loss, I witnessed his progress and was especially interested in how advances in technology led directly to increases in his quality of life. I decided then to pursue a career in orthotics and prosthetics. Now, I love building relationships with people while creating custom tools that empower their functional independence and help them lead fuller lives. This field requires that practitioners be problem solvers, and I relish opportunities to connect and create with people while helping to solve their problems.

My post-secondary education journey began when I earned a degree in business administration from St. Norbert College. The journey continued at Century College, where I studied the technical and clinical aspects of the orthotics and prosthetics field. I next earned a master’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics from Concordia St. Paul. After that, I completed an orthotics residency in Phoenix, Arizona. During my residency, I worked hospital trauma cases, assisted with physical therapy, and created custom assistive devices for people experiencing illness and injury. After completing my orthotics residency, I completed my prosthetics residency at Limb Lab in Rochester, Minnesota gaining valuable knowledge and experience from industry leading clinicians and surgeons. I am now practicing at Limb Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Jason Dean

My high school shop teacher introduced me to prosthetics and orthotics. I loved building just about anything, from furniture to cabinets to houses. I went on to complete my undergraduate studies at Doane College, where I volunteered and became a technician for a prosthetic company in Lincoln. I was sold right then and there. I loved fabricating, fitting, and meeting everyone who came into the office.

I returned to Lincoln in 2005 and began managing, creating, and building relationships in the Lincoln area. Few things make me feel better – or more proud – than creating devices that affect people in the direct and personal ways that my work does.

My wife Amanda and I have been in the Lincoln community for the last 15 years. Our two daughters have grown up here, and we all love this community along with the life we have built here. I am excited to join such a client-centered practice and to bring such a state-of-the-art and specialized facility to Lincoln.

Micheala Hala

As a certified prosthetist orthotist, I co-lead the prosthetic and orthotic team at Limb Lab Des Moines, serving patients across central Iowa, from infants in cranial remolding helmets and lower extremity pediatric orthotic and prosthetic care to adults fitted with upper and lower limb prosthetics. Certified in the Ottobock MyCro Band, Talee, and Talee post-op cranial remolding orthoses, I treat infants with positional head deformities, including complex cases involving shunt placement and post-surgical care following craniosynostosis repair.

I work closely with physicians and physical/occupational therapists at Blank Children’s Hospital and their outpatient clinics, UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, DMOS, and other leading institutions, from pre-surgical planning to long-term prosthetic and orthotic care.

What I love most about my job is the lasting relationships we build with our patients and families. They are often facing one of the hardest obstacles of their lives, and offering the right tools, expertise, and collaboration to support their journeys is the most rewarding part of what I do.

While studying athletic training at the University of Northern Iowa, I met an amputee working in O&P who encouraged me to pursue this career. I grew up building things with my dad, so I always knew I wanted to work with my hands and help motivate and uplift people. I fell in love with this field and went on to earn my Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics from the University of Pittsburgh.

My husband and I were both born and raised in Iowa – Go Hawks! I completed both residencies here and practiced for several years before leading the Limb Lab team in Mankato, Minnesota. We are excited to be back in Iowa to raise our kids while I get to do what I love and help improve the field of O&P across the state of Iowa.

Micheala Hala

As a certified prosthetist orthotist, I co-lead the prosthetic and orthotic team at Limb Lab Des Moines, serving patients across central Iowa, from infants in cranial remolding helmets and lower extremity pediatric orthotic and prosthetic care to adults fitted with upper and lower limb prosthetics. Certified in the Ottobock MyCro Band, Talee, and Talee post-op cranial remolding orthoses, I treat infants with positional head deformities, including complex cases involving shunt placement and post-surgical care following craniosynostosis repair.

I work closely with physicians and physical/occupational therapists at Blank Children’s Hospital and their outpatient clinics, UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, DMOS, and other leading institutions, from pre-surgical planning to long-term prosthetic and orthotic care.

What I love most about my job is the lasting relationships we build with our patients and families. They are often facing one of the hardest obstacles of their lives, and offering the right tools, expertise, and collaboration to support their journeys is the most rewarding part of what I do.

While studying athletic training at the University of Northern Iowa, I met an amputee working in O&P who encouraged me to pursue this career. I grew up building things with my dad, so I always knew I wanted to work with my hands and help motivate and uplift people. I fell in love with this field and went on to earn my Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics from the University of Pittsburgh.

My husband and I were both born and raised in Iowa – Go Hawks! I completed both residencies here and practiced for several years before leading the Limb Lab team in Mankato, Minnesota. We are excited to be back in Iowa to raise our kids while I get to do what I love and help improve the field of O&P across the state of Iowa.

Victoria Barker

My journey in Prosthetics and Orthotics is fueled by a profound desire to advance the field through innovation and personalized care for patients. Designing and fitting prosthetic and orthotic devices allows me to demonstrate my commitment to enhancing the lives of patients through cutting-edge solutions.