I’ve always known that I wanted to work in the medical field from a young age. After graduating with my associate degree in Allied Health Science as a Medical Assistant, I worked in a multitude of positions at couple of offices in pediatric and OBGYN care. The variety allowed me to expand, build upon, and strengthen many valuable administrative, patient care, and business skill sets. In 2021, I joined the Limb Lab family and since then, I strive to ensure every patient that comes into our office feels like they are part of the family. The front desk is the first and last contact of any/all services and I strive to be that friendly and welcoming face

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.

I was drawn to this field from the inspiring and meaningful stories we all see posted daily. Right then I knew I wanted to be a part of this profession that helps make a direct impact on a person’s quality of life; a profession that truly is hands on and creates such strong bonds with people and the devices we create for them. I am a Florida native and graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. I then completed my Prosthetic and Orthotic education at the Baylor School of Medicine. Part of my residency time was spent in Lincoln, NE at Limb Lab. My time there allowed me to see firsthand what Limb Lab is about and that our goals to provide the best possible patient care while fabricating custom devices that intimately fit and make such an impact of a person life aligned perfectly.

Once the opportunity to continue my career with Limb Lab in the Scottsdale area became available, I took it. I found a great city, great community, and great team here. I enjoy being outdoors, taking in the native area, hiking, exercising, and baseball!

I was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for undergrad where I studied Biomedical Engineering with a focus on biomechanics. During undergrad I had a large interest in prosthetics, but no classes were offered. Upon graduation I moved to Chicago, Illinois where I worked for a hospital repairing all the medical equipment. After a few years in that industry, I knew I wasn’t passionate about it. After some deep self-reflection, I finally took a leap of faith and entered the prosthetics & orthotics industry as a clinical assistant. I immediately loved it and all of my curiosities of the profession had been validated. The next steps were to earn my master’s degree in O&P, which I earned at Northwestern University. Graduating in the spring of 2023 led me to pursue my residency and career with Limb Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Growing up, whenever asked the question ‘what do you want to do when you are older’, I never quite knew what I wanted to do, just that I wanted to help people. Since discovering the field of orthotics and prosthetics, I have found a passion for this unique field. I fell in love with the idea of a career that allows me to work with patients while also getting to be very hands-on and creative. I got my Bachelors degree in Kinesiology at Arizona State University, where I was involved in adaptive fitness and got certified in personal training. I continued my education at University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas where I got my Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics. I feel very fortunate to have returned to my home state of Arizona for my residency at Limb Lab. I continue to learn every single day at Limb Lab and have loved the innovation and problem-solving that we do each day to help our patients regain their mobility and independency.

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.

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.