Mankato, MN
Hands-on care for your active Southern Minnesota life.
Kyle Wakefield
I was introduced to the field of orthotics and prosthetics in high school, thanks to a good friend of mine. I job-shadowed and knew immediately that I wanted to join the industry. I am passionate about the creative problem-solving and custom-design in O & P. I love the challenge – and the connections I forge with wonderful people.
After completing my undergraduate studies at Winona State University, I worked as a personal trainer before I began at Limb Lab. My initial role here, which I performed while I completed my master’s degree, was as a technician building custom equipment. I fabricated devices, collaborated with colleagues, and ultimately began fitting patients with state-of-the-art devices. At Limb Lab, we practice a client-centered approach. Our clients guide us as their personal goals, and ultimately – together – we develop a plan to reach those goals from clinical and technical perspectives.
I grew up in Big Lake, Minnesota and enjoy spending time with my wife and two dogs. A perfect weekend to me is spent up North, on my family’s hunting property, bird hunting and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings!
Ashley Hulshizer
My first experience in the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) field started in middle school when I wore a TLSO for scoliosis. In true teenage fashion, I had some “difficult” moments with this, but it did allow me to learn more about the field. I was able to experience directly how dedicated clinicians can improve a person’s quality of life in dramatic ways. I like to joke that after I stopped wearing my brace, I wanted nothing to do with it again. Of course, sometimes our plans don’t work out as we anticipate they will. In this case, I’m delighted they didn’t, as l’m passionate about helping people as I was helped years ago.
I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of lowa in biomedical engineering and trained thereafter in O&P at Century College/Concordia University in Minnesota. I love this field because every person has a story to tell, and I get to spend each day discovering these. In both the good and bad, it is an honor to hear and hopefully even be a small part of someone’s story.
I love that Limb Lab offers an innovative approach by embracing new technology, collaborating with colleagues, and listening to clients to determine what the best possible outcome is for each individual person. My hope as a clinician is to always listen, to stand ready to support in good and hard times, and to put in the extra mile for every person I work with.
Every detail matters, from the first fitting to the final finish.
We do the insurance legwork.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and the device you’re prescribed. Our medical coordinators handle the insurance details, and when a device takes extra effort to get approved, we advocate for you. Sometimes insurance companies ask for additional information for approval; if so, we’ll be in touch with you and walk you through what’s needed.
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Coverage isn’t a simple yes or no. It depends on your plan, your prescription, and your insurer’s criteria. Share your insurance information when you request an appointment, and our medical coordinators will review your benefits with you. We also work with workers’ compensation and self-pay patients.
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That depends on your plan’s coverage and deductible. Our coordinators will walk you through expected costs before your device is made, so there are no surprises
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Most plans require a prescription from your doctor before a device can be covered. If you don’t have one yet, call us and we’ll help you figure out next steps.