What I love about this field are the lasting relationships we build with our clients. It is a privilege to work with and learn from the people who come through our door. We often see clients encountering some of the hardest obstacles they will face in their lives; to be able to provide support in those journeys – with the right tools and collaboration – is the most rewarding feeling.

I’ve always had a passion for working with my hands and helping people. I first studied athletic training at the University of Northern lowa. It was during my time there that I met an amputee who worked in the field and encouraged me to pursue the field of prosthetics and orthotics.

I went on to receive my Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. My husband and I were both born and raised in lowa (Go Hawks!), and I completed both residencies and worked in lowa for several years before leading a Limb Lab team in Mankato, Minnesota. I am excited to return home to lowa, to co-lead Limb’s Des Moines office, and to be a part of a team that centers around collaboration, innovation, and creativity.

When I was a kid, I never dreamed that I would be a Prosthetist Orthotist. Archaeologist, ghostbuster, or professional athlete seemed more reasonable. Through a slow build-up of exposure to orthotics and prosthetics (O&P), I have developed a real passion for our field. From watching my brother benefit from orthoses when he was young, to providing orthoses to my athletes in the training room, to then working as a fitter in the field, I gradually understood what I wanted to do when I grew up.

So, taking my knowledge and experience from my Athletic Training undergrad at the University of lowa, and my work-experience in O&P, I delved deeply into my graduate studies at Northwestern University and successfully completed my residency and exams to become a certified licensed Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO/L).

Having provided O&P care in my hometown of Des Moines for years, I’m thrilled now to be leading the expansion of the cutting-edge provider Limb Lab into the market. As I embark as a Market President for Limb Lab, I look forward to helping people increase their mobility and independence, and I’m so grateful that I get to call this my life’s work.

As a Medical Coordinator at Limb Lab, I am passionate about bringing light and comfort to a person’s life. A smile can ease the moment. I am no stranger to patient-care in the hospital setting; particularly for this reason, I find it gratifying to be part of a team that strives for innovation and looks for creative, effective ways to improve the quality of peoples’ lives. I love the connections we build.

I found prosthetics and orthotics because I wanted to be an engineer that worked directly with patients. I grew up loving math and science and decided early on that I should become an engineer. During my bachelor’s education at the University of lowa, I solidified my love of physics and problem-solving while being concerned with the lack of continued connection to the individuals I was helping. I was determined to find a career that required a knowledge of math and science to remove barriers for other people, while also getting to interact with them and see the improvements.

I continued on to Northwestern University to earn a Master’s in Prosthetics and Orthotics and completed my prosthetics residency at the Veteran’s Administration in Minneapolis. I was very fortunate to be able to return to my hometown to continue my career, joining Limb Lab for my orthotics residency and then being kept on as a certified clinician. I’m excited to pair my engineering background with Limb Lab’s desire to innovate within the field of O & P and continue to embrace the new technology when it can benefit our patients.

I was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but headed west at 18 years old to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology. For 13 years, I moved around the west coast and beyond pursuing my career in marine mammal research and animal training. Eventually, I moved back to Minnesota to be near my family and decided it was time to begin a new path. I fell into the O&P field as result of my increasing interest in the human body and biomechanics, as well as a love for working with my hands. I obtained my Masters in Orthotics and Prosthetics. My journey has only enhanced my desire to keep learning, something I feel is key to being successful in the O&P field.

One of the things I truly appreciate about Limb Lab is the thick atmosphere of learning here, whether discovering new technologies or gaining knowledge from our clients on their experiences living with an orthotic or prosthetic device. The conversation is continuous between practitioner and client, which leads to long-term relationships. This field is a combination of art and science. By using both of those approaches, my goal is to provide not just a device for my clients, but an improved quality of life.

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.

I love being part of a team and inspiring others to accomplish a common goal. After years of working in business management, I found the Prosthetic and Orthotic profession accidentally, but quickly realized it’s where l’m meant to be; sharing my leadership skills to help impact people’s lives for the better. I know the work I do behind the scenes ensures the best experience possible, and creates the greatest outcome and value for those we serve.

Whether you are a client, physician, payor, partner, or member of our team, when you connect with Limb Lab, I want you to know that you matter. We are all taking steps together to ensure the best possible outcome by utilizing the best technology at the best price. We collaborate with the brightest medical minds, develop successful care plans, pursue efficient and fair reimbursement all while offering emotional support and encouragement to our clients, their families and each other. At Limb Lab, when we say we are a family, we mean it. We are all in this together, so let’s stay connected and create a more beautiful world.

I came to Limb Lab – as a partner in the company and as its Chief Strategy Officer – after having spent about 15 years in private practice as a corporate attorney in Boston and Minneapolis. I was outside legal counsel to Limb Lab before joining the company in September 2018.

I focus on all aspects of executive strategy for Limb Lab. Amid all I do, I work to ensure that as the company grows, it remains steadfastly focused on improving the lives of its clients.

I am proud of my communities and humbled to support them. I chair the Council of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, in Minneapolis, and am a director of Graywolf Press, a literary publisher also based in Minneapolis. And I have served the Princeton University Alumni Association in numerous capacities, including as a member of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Council, President of the Princeton Association of New England, and President of the Princeton Club of Minnesota.