Limb Lab is pleased to announce that it has hired Jason Dean, who will assume the role of Principal Clinician in Limb Lab’s brand new, state-of-the-art, 5,000 square foot facility in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. Jason, a certified prosthetist and orthotist, has served the Lincoln community for 15 years. We are delighted to support his industry-leading clinical skills and deep compassion.
Joining Jason in Lincoln is certified orthotist David Carstens along with Medical Coordinator extraordinaire Betsy Mick. Jason, David and Betsy have worked together in Lincoln for a decade-and-a-half; indeed, we have seen them finish one another’s sentences. This is good news for Limb Lab’s clients: The seamlessness of this team’s work together will bolster Limb Lab’s fundamental mission of delivering the highest quality patient-care.
Limb Lab is a cutting-edge prosthetics and orthotics clinical practice that focuses relentlessly on its clients’ well-being. Limb Lab also embraces good design: Its offices are vibrant and modern, and its clients are invited into its laboratory to participate in the fabrication process. Please contact Limb Lab’s Chief Growth Officer Brian Childs with questions about the company’s new Lincoln office. Brian can be reached at [email protected] and 507-993-7053.
We look forward to creating a bond with you in Lincoln! Phone: 402-314-4741 Fax: 402-385-9605
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.
I didn’t envision myself having a career in healthcare, but interning with Amputee Blade Runners and volunteering in Ecuador with Range of Motion Project made me excited to pursue a path in prosthetics and orthotics.
With a mechanical engineering degree from Iowa State University, I was looking for the best profession to apply my problem-solving skills, and it wasn’t until interning with a prosthetist that I discovered the possibility of working with technology and people. I continued my education at University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas to receive my Master’s of Prosthetics and Orthotics. I enjoy everything about the profession, whether that’s seeing how my efforts give someone their mobility back or building new and lasting relationships with my patients.
I was introduced to the field of orthotics and prosthetics at a young age, when I started fabricating orthotics in my parents’ garage. As I learned more about materials and human-body movement, my interest in orthotics – and the processes of fabricating them – only grew. From there, friends and colleagues generously shared information and skills that I have used to evaluate and treat all sorts of wonderful people experiencing limb difference.
I joined the Limb Lab team because I wanted to make even more significant and positive changes for such people. As a proud husband to a talented massage therapist, I share my spouse’s commitment to personalized client-care and well-being. I am passionate about my work and committed to helping our clients lead better lives.
I am so blessed to find myself in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. I have always loved health and wellness,
but I did not think I’d be fortunate enough to be working in the field. Now, after seeing what joy this field can bring to people, I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else!
I love building relationships and learning the stories of all people, especially all of our clients. This field has taught me so much and is constantly teaching me even more.
In my free time, I enjoy being with family, especially my better half Wyatt and our dogs, and friends. I love the gym and cooking up fun meals in the kitchen. I also LOVE softball & our very own Huskers! GBR!
I love working in orthotics and prosthetics! I learn every day, and I appreciate the privilege of helping people
through circumstances that can be trying. I’m grateful for the trust our clients put in us.
When I’m not at Limb Lab, I enjoy crafting and walks with my husband Trevor and our dog Riley. And I love
watching anything sports-related!
In high school, one of my closest friends developed osteosarcoma which led to the amputation of her arm. I
personally saw some of the struggles amputees are faced with, and I developed a budding interest in prosthetics.
Several years later, with a decent bit of luck, I obtained a position as a technician at the Indiana Institute for
Prosthetics. Over my two years there, I learned about the fabrication process, to have integrity in my work, to
relentlessly pursue perfection, and to “make every device as I would for my grandmother.” I follow that advice to
this day, extending it to my own experiences: I make every device as I would for my high school friend.
In 2023, when I moved back home to Nebraska, my research of prosthetic clinics pointed me straight to Limb Lab. Its cutting-edge, patient-focused care was the exact type of environment I wanted to join.
I have always known that whatever career path I chose for my life, I wanted three things from it: I wanted to be
challenged by the work that I do, I wanted to create something, and I wanted to help people. Working as an
orthotic and prosthetic technician with our outstanding clinicians at Limb Lab and seeing the difference our
custom devices make for patients checks all of those boxes several times over.
I have worked in orthotics and prosthetics for 14 years. The field has kept me on my toes every step of the way! I
have also been fortunate to engage with wonderful people. I’m proud, and grateful, that I get the opportunity to
help these people live fuller lives.
I find so many parts of the job rewarding: from the opportunity to be a cheerful voice on the phone for someone
who is not initially excited to come see us; to lending a tissue and an ear to a tearful patient who is overwhelmed
on their first day with a new device; to advocating for clients in conversations with their insurance carriers. I am so grateful to work in this field.
I enjoy spending time with my three girls, crafting, reading, spending weekends at the lake – and lots and lots of
shopping.
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.
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