THE 360 BLOG TEAM

Experiences. Knowledge. Personality.

bilateral Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) and wears an above knee prosthesis. After graduating in 1999 with her BA in Humanities from New College in Sarasota, Florida, Jennifer began pursuing her career in the prosthetic field.

15 years as a teacher. Her dance background includes Master Dance classes in Boston (Boston Ballet) and New York City's Broadway Dance Center. Laren's education in dance includes classes in the Vaganova and French Schools of Ballet, the Alexander Technique for Performing Artists, the Feldenkrais Method, Laban Notation and dance theory. Laren continues to build her dance skills through attending and participating in master dance classes in Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, and Modern annually.

On a collegiate level, Laren was the assistant choreographer for an original production at the SUNY Stony Brook department of dance while in attendance in 1991 – 1993. She transferred to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she continued to study dance and theatre. She's choreographed numerous musicals, directed plays and worked with many performing arts student in creating movement work-studies to help them achieve character believability on stage. Laren was the recipient of the UMASS Chancellors Talent Award Scholarship in 1995 – the highest paid and most challenging scholarship to be nominated for in the Performing Arts program. Her professors donned her with their educational background that came from New York University, Columbia University, Yale, Harvard, and Tufts. She has studied with directors from the Stanislavski School of acting and is proficient in manifesting creative vision as well as directing and performing. Laren completed her B.A. in Theatre and Dance with a focus on production, performance, and design from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1997, and then furthered her education by achieving her Master's in Business Administration in 2004. Laren has taught ballet, tap and jazz in Massachusetts, New York, and St. Petersburg, Florida.

meeting the needs and providing new options for pediatrics.

He currently acts as Clinical Practice Manager and Director of Operations for Midwest Orthotic & Technology Center (MOTC) in central and southern Indiana. Through this nearly exclusively pediatric practice, Josh has become impassioned about pediatric orthotics and prosthetics which has led to many speaking opportunities, including teaching with regards to the SureStep line of products, KiddieGAIT, SWASH, positioning equipment, upper extremity orthotics, lower extremity orthotics, contracture management, cranial remolding and prosthetic options and criteria. He also speaks annually with third year Physical Therapy students at the University of Indianapolis. In addition Josh is a member of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP). He resides in Indianapolis with his wife Brooke, and two sons Kellen and Cade.

above and below knee amputees. David also specializes in both lower and upper extremity microprocessor controlled prosthesis.

David is an active member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthesis as well as the Pedorthic Footwear Association. David is currently serving in the capacity of President Elect on the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotics & Prosthetists Board, He is also a committee member for the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Relations Committee and Ohio Prosthetic and Orthotic Parity Commission. David is an instructor and referee in the martial arts. He has earned his black belt in Karate and is studying to become a certified instructor in Karate and Iaido.

missing both of her legs below the knee. Challenging herself and others to do the same is a true testament to Amy’s spirit.

Tracii has volunteered with disabled athletes for almost 20 years – as a mentor, a guide and an instructor/coach.

She, herself, is a four season adventure athlete – passionate about all adventures in the out-of-doors! She is an avid mountain and road cyclist, backcountry hiker and kayaker. Tracii also rock climbs, skis, snowboards, snowshoes and has started to delve into longboard skating. She never misses an opportunity to toss a Frisbee or play disc golf.

Tracii has been teaching, training and coaching for more than 17 years. She has taught team sports and adventure sports, from levels newbie to professional athlete, able bodied and adaptive athletes alike. Her passion is in sport and getting all people involved in an active lifestyle; especially the adaptively-abled.

Tracii works with the Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN), supporting its premier event - Extremity Games (www.ExtremityGames.com). She was first a volunteer, then an advisor to the ADN Board and continues today as an active member of the Board – coordinating volunteers and marketing the event year round.

who have been allowed to visit and study at the Center For the Intrepid (CFI) at Brooke Army Medical Center, where she was able to work with our military men and women who have suffered limb loss in Iraq and Afghanistan. She has also analyzed and treated gait deviations at special clinics held at the Amputee Coalition of America conferences, as well as assisted in lectures on the importance of proper strengthening to help amputees reach optimal levels of functioning.

Sheila is an Amputee Coalition of America member and sits on planning and medical committees for the annual Extremity Games, held by the Athletes with Disabilities Network.

She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she received her Masters of Physical Therapy, and she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Michigan State University.

Creative Writing and a minor in communications from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.

Her interests include Golf, boating and fishing, shopping, the beach, prosthetics, cooking, napping, dancing and her new puppy. Before her current position, Kyra was a sales specialist at Alps South Corporation in St. Petersburg, FL and covered many different regions of the United States.

Twenty years into wearing a prosthetic, Horkey, a trained Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician, created his own socket and applied his first tattoo, thereby initiating the tattooed prosthetic concept. In July of 2008, GTOPI began to serve men, women and children around the globe.

The wearer of OandP devices now have a choice of cosmosis that bolsters self-esteem, pride and courage. Art and designs are hand-painted, pin striping and airbrushed over carbon braid substrates. The art is protected with a clear sealant, and the finishes are of durable quality, similar to those used for custom paint jobs for hot rods and motorcycles. GTOPI’s cosmetic services are now available through the Certified Contractor Registry (CCR).

Dan Horkey’s reached a goal in 2009 and began serving veterans with his patent pending method of “custom painted acrylic art cosmosis” an approved cosmetic by the VA in Seattle, WA and WRAMC in D.C.

drawn to self help books with a holistic approach and an emphasis on metaphysics. He is also a strong believer in our campaign "Knowledge is power. Share it", so he has joined our blogging team to express his views on articles he comes across online. His other main focus is coordinating the patient outreach campaign at 360oandp.com.

When he is not strategizing and planning ways to reach the patient you can find Andres reading about holistic medicine, doing graphic design, playing with his dog Ki-bo, going to the movies, and playing video games.

In his free time Mark enjoys photography, mountain biking, snowboarding, and rock climbing.

an orthotic & prosthetic facility and in the past has provided educational lectures throughout the Tampa Bay area on health and aging topics. She has facilitated many support groups, including groups relating to arthritis, caregiver support, grief and recovery, lung cancer, and osteoporosis. Deann successfully completed the Amputee Coalition of America’s Peer Visitor Certification Training course and is the Family Readiness Group President for her husband’s military unit.

searching for the next big rock to climb and brushing up on her breakdancing skills.

Education: Northwestern University, Degree in Prosthetics; Saint Michael’s College, BA in English

Responsibilities: Yankee Medical, Inc. President; Orthotics and Prosthetics; National Accreditor/Examiner for American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics facility accreditation

Professional Background: Certified Orthotist; Certified Prosthetist; Former President of New England American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists; Former President of Region I, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association; Former National Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association; Former National Chair of Credentials Committee of American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics; Former President of Vermont Association of Home Medical Providers; Former Associate Trustee Saint Michaels College; Former Associate Trustee Medical Center Hospital; Former Chairman Board Of Directors Ethan Allen Club

25 years of private practice experience. His interest is in furthering the understanding of abnormal and normal foot biomechanics, and encouraging the proper implementation of these principals to prevent many foot and structural problems from developing. He is the inventor of the Cluffy Wedge, a new approach to addressing the first ray, a critical component of foot function.

private orthotic and prosthetic clinics across the US has provided him with a unique opportunity to assist clinicians with challenging prosthetic fittings and gain insight into developing prosthetic industry trends. Read his experiences and discover how Otto Bock HealthCare is impacting patient care across the country.

getting back on his feet and getting his life and priorities back on track. During this process he also realized he truly enjoyed helping others with these challenges.

Since the accident he has went to the Ohio State University and graduated with a B.A. in Psychology. He and his wife, Andrea, co-founded a support group for amputees in Ohio. This group is a member of the Amputee Collation of America (ACA). Through the ACA he completed the Peer Certification course and even arranged for them to come to their support group and certify 20 of the members so they could also continue to help others. Robert and his wife recently moved to Saint Petersburg, Florida so he could pursue a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, in order to continue to help others successfully overcome the challenges after an accident or illness. Since they have moved to Florida they have become very active with a local support group for amputees and continue to assist amputees whenever they can.

Robert enjoys being active outdoors and playing sports. Since his accident Robert has enjoyed snow and water skiing, kayaking, wheelchair basketball, and hand cycling. Always challenging himself to be the best he is capable of and embracing life for all it has to offer.

Illinois at Chicago. She did her orthotic training at Northwestern University. Her particular interests include gait training, pediatrics, and scoliosis. She has worked for Yankee Medical in Vermont for 4 years where she lives with her husband and one year old twins.

Powell specializes in life care planning and consulting in the area of catastrophic injuries, particularly those that result in amputation.

As a Nurse Life Care Planner and Nurse Case Manager, she plays a significant role in ensuring that the traumatically amputated patient gets the lifetime benefits he/she deserves. She works with the entire team to create a plan that takes a holistic view with regard to the treatment and expense over the course of a lifetime for prosthetic care, including rehabilitation, home modifications, automobile modifications, physical and occupational therapy, and other needs. She is an active member of Amputee Coalition of America and the American Amputation Foundation.

She has experience in upper and lower extremity amputation care from infants to the elderly. She writes on a variety of nursing care issues and particularly those that affect the catastrophically injured.

prosthetic residency at Prosthetic and Orthotic Associates in Orlando, Fl. He has a passion for adaptive sports and is working on multiple disabled climbing workshops to give back to the prosthetic community that has given him so much.

skill sets, from engineers for manufacturers to clinical practitioners for mid-sized private practices, nationwide. Her personal approach and ability to listen to her client's and candidate’s needs and wants enable her to find the right fit for both parties. She takes pride in enhancing career paths for all those involved.

Jena has a BS in Human Resource Management and Marketing from The University of South Carolina.

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For the past several years, Ball has worked with and consulted for political campaigns of all levels of government, ranging from local city councils to federal Congressional elections. He has also lobbied the Iowa State Legislature on various issues. Working with this many levels of government has given him a unique perspective on government and how the political dynamics of an issue affect policy arguments of all types.