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  • Plantar Fasciitis: Biomechanics and Orthotic Fundamentals
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Geza Kogler, PhD, CO presents a discussion on Plantar Fasciitis

    Geza Kogler, PhD, CO presents a discussion on Plantar Fasciitis

  • Business Proposition-Providing Post-Mastectomy Care
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    We will discuss essential business considerations when providing post-mastectomy care in your practice, including personnel, accreditation, cost of goods, inventory, coding, and marketing.

    We will discuss essential business considerations when providing post-mastectomy care in your practice, including personnel, accreditation, cost of goods, inventory, coding, and marketing.

  • An In-Depth Look at Quality of Life and Survivorship After Breast Cancer
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Join Nikki Giamarino, CFm for An In-Depth Look at Quality of Life and Survivorship After Breast Cancer

    Join Nikki Giamarino, CFm for An In-Depth Look at Quality of Life and Survivorship After Breast Cancer

  • Certification Update--an Interview with the O&P Almanac
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Learn what's new in post-breast surgery care from ABC and BOC during this interesting interview with O&P Almanac Editor, Josie Rossi

    Learn what's new in post-breast surgery care from ABC and BOC during this interesting interview with O&P Almanac Editor, Josie Rossi

    Josephine Rossi, MPS

    Editor

    O&P Almanac

    Deborah Curtis, BSN, RN, CFm, CFo

    Manager - Mastectomy Care Division

    A Place for Her - BayCare Homecare

    Deborah J Curtis(Debbie) graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.(BSN) She currently holds a compact nursing license and is able to practice in 25 states. She became a Certified Fitter of both Mastectomy and Orthotics in 1987 and is licensed both with ABCOP and BOC. In 1999, Debbie started the post-mastectomy division for BayCare Homecare and has three locations called A Place for Her in the Tampa Bay Area. Debbie is the current Treasurer of the ABCOP Board of Directors which she was voted a member in 2018. She is a member of the executive, finance, continuing education, and pre-cert committees with ABCOP. She has worked on the committees for the Mastectomy exams for many years. She is currently serving on the Amoena Retail Advisory Board. Debbie grew up in southern WV but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1990. She is both a mother and a grandmother who enjoys spending time with her family.

    Matt Gruskin, MBA, BOCO, CO, BOCPD, CDME

    Chief Operating Officer

    Board of Certification/Accreditation

    Matt Gruskin leads the direction, strategy, policies, and day-to-day operations of the business accreditation and professional certification programs at Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). With a focus on credentialing program standards and the delivery of excellent customer service, Matt enjoys sharing his experience and expertise with audiences as both a speaker and an author. Prior to joining BOC, he spent 10 years in clinical practice, specializing in orthotics and prosthetics. Matt holds an MBA in healthcare from Florida International University, a post-graduate certificate in O&P from the University of Hartford, and a post-graduate certificate from the International School of Pedorthics.

  • Fitting for Success
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Overcoming fitting room obstacles and challenges Essential documentation in the fitting room Measuring Methods; Standard and Real Life Objective fitting tips for effective fitting


    • Overcoming fitting room obstacles and challenges
    • Essential documentation in the fitting room
    • Measuring Methods; Standard and Real Life
    • Objective fitting tips for effective fitting

    Nikki Giamarino, CFm

    Business Development Manager

    American Breast Care

    Nikki M. Giamarino, CFm, Business Development Manager, is an ABC Certified Fitter with over 25 years in the medical and breast care industry, including instructing education classes. She holds a BS in Health Administration from Auburn University. Her personal experience, industry knowledge, and caring personality are the perfect combination for an exceptional learning experience. In her spare time, Nikki enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, and riding her motorcycle. Please contact Nikki M. Giamarino, CFm, at (770) 933-3444, ext. 234 or at nikki@americanbreastcare.com.

    Rachel Brown, CFm, CMF

    National Sales Trainer

    Amoena

    Rachel Brown is the National Trainer for Amoena USA. She has been working as a Certified Mastectomy Fitter since 2011. Rachel was a Cancer Care Boutique Manager in Ohio, prior to joining the Amoena team. Rachel is passionate about helping women through breast surgery recovery, and strives to empower others in the industry to do the same.

    Tanya Baer, CFom

    Office Manager

    Sierra Prosthetics-Orthotics

    Tanya Baer has been in the O&P field for over 20 years. She started as a receptionist and is now a certified fitter of orthotics and mastectomy as well as the billing and credentialing specialist for her clinic. Tanya has a well rounded background in medical billing and insurance negotiating. She strives to make sure the patient's are not only satisfied with whatever items they receive, but also are informed as to what their insurance covers and how to make sure the process flows smoothly. Tanya also enjoys giving back to the O&P field by participating on AOPA committees when she can.

  • Lymphedema and the Role of Compression Therapy
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease. Proper compression garment selection is essential to patient compliance and will prevent the progression of the disease. In this session, we will explore the appropriate application, advantages, contraindications, and challenges of providing this service to your patients.

    Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease. Proper compression garment selection is essential to patient compliance and will prevent the progression of the disease. In this session, we will explore the appropriate application, advantages, contraindications, and challenges of providing this service to your patients.

    Katie Magennis, CFm

    Manager

    Figleaf Boutique

    My name is Katie Magennis, a Certified Fitter of Mastectomy. I joined Figleaf Boutique in 2010 as the Operational Manager. In the last 13 years I have contributed to the development of five Figleaf Boutique facilities located on the north, east and south sides of Indianapolis, IN. As a leader I want to help navigate the constant evolution of healthcare in the DME world. My goal is to assist staff in feeling confident in the service they deliver so the patient can have that improved quality of life they deserve.

    Tanya Baer, CFom

    Office Manager

    Sierra Prosthetics-Orthotics

    Tanya Baer has been in the O&P field for over 20 years. She started as a receptionist and is now a certified fitter of orthotics and mastectomy as well as the billing and credentialing specialist for her clinic. Tanya has a well rounded background in medical billing and insurance negotiating. She strives to make sure the patient's are not only satisfied with whatever items they receive, but also are informed as to what their insurance covers and how to make sure the process flows smoothly. Tanya also enjoys giving back to the O&P field by participating on AOPA committees when she can.

    Cheri Raimonde, DPT, CLT-LANA

    Physical Therapist

    Entire Care Rehab & Sports Medicine

    Cheri Raimonde is a physical therapist with a clinical doctorate in physical therapy from Northern Arizona University. She is employed by Northern Arizona Healthcare EntireCare Rehab and Sports Medicine Experts department. Her clinic is located in beautiful Sedona, Arizona. As a physical therapist Cheri treats a variety of diagnosis with specialization in lymphedema. She became a certified lymphedema therapist through the Norton School in 2015 and then became LANA certifed in 2020. Cheri has experience treating various lymphatic disorders however was fortunate to team up with a world renowned breast surgeon and build a lymphedema treatment and prevention program for NAH's Breast Center which became an NAPBC accredited center. She has been invited to speak 5 years in a row for the Healing Consciousness Foundation on "Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients", was a guest speaker in Las Vegas at Power Symposium in 2020 and in April of 2023, presented in Boston to the American Society of Breast Surgeons "Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients" as part of a forum on setting up a survivorship program that fullfills NAPBC standards. Cheri has lived in Sedona for 23 years with her husband Ron, son Zane and golden doodle Boomer.

    Johanna (Yopi) Havlik, CFm

    Mastectomy and Compression Fitter

    Fig Leaf Boutique, Community Health Network Indianapolis, MD Anderson Cancer Center

    My name is Johanna (Yopi) Havlik, Certified Fitter, mastectomy, and I work at Fig Leaf Boutique in Indianapolis, IN. We are located in the Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center. I have been fitting compression for 10 years. I have attended the Academy of Lymphatic Studies lymphedema management seminar, Klose Training Breast Cancer Rehabilitation course as well as classes sponsored by Juzo, Medi and Lymphedema Education & Research Network. I am a breast cancer survivor and have left upper extremity lymphedema since 2002. Finding the right fit for a patient is very personal to me. We work very closely with physical therapists and physicians to ensure proper garments for our patients.

    Kim Gladman, BRLS, MT, CDT

    Medical Education Liaison

    Juzo

    Kim joined the Juzo family as the Medical Education Liaison for Canada in 2020. Since 2005, Kim has ben helping patients with Lymphedema through the administration of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) and Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT). Kim established her own practice working closely with her community and other healthcare professionals focusing on Lymphedema care. It was here she realized that there was an opportunity to help influence and educate her patients and peers on the identification and treatment options for patients suffering from Lymphedema. Her expertise combined with her passion for promoting the benefits of compression garments established her as a leader in her field. She has published many articles, facilitated seminars for both patients and clinicians and continues to be an active spokesperson and champion for Lymphedema awareness.

  • Adding Post Breast Care Surgery to Your O&P Practice
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Looking for new revenue streams? Learn the considerations and benefits of adding Post Breast Surgery Care to your O&P practice.

    Looking for new revenue streams? Learn the considerations and benefits of adding Post Breast Surgery Care to your O&P practice.

    Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm

    Founder

    O&P Insight

    Lesleigh Sisson, the founder of O&P Insight, has been part of the orthotics and prosthetics profession since 1992. She started O&P Insight because she cares deeply about three things: helping people thrive in their professional lives, advancing the profession for patients & practitioners and leaving a legacy of lives impacted for the better. While she has always had a love of teaching and helping others, it was working in administrative and clinical support roles when Lesleigh recognized the desire to assist dedicated professionals working toward this common goal: providing excellent patient care while achieving the best possible health for the business. Lesleigh helps independent O&P practices to not only survive but also to thrive in today’s challenging and ever-changing healthcare environment with its demands for efficient work flow, revenue cycle solutions and successful compliance.

    Russ Cannon

    Russell Cannon currently serves as director of sales, North America for Linde USA.

  • ABC Custom Breast Prosthesis: What's in It for You?
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    From billing/reimbursement to product options and successful selling techniques to demonstration, this session will have you asking why you have yet to jump on the custom wagon! Have you wondered if custom is right for your business? Join American Breast Care custom breast prosthesis team members for an interactive session where you can see, touch, and feel product options, try your hand at scanning, learn what tools are available to you to market custom, and test your knowledge regarding reimbursement.

    From billing/reimbursement to product options and successful selling techniques to demonstration, this session will have you asking why you have yet to jump on the custom wagon! Have you wondered if custom is right for your business? Join American Breast Care custom breast prosthesis team members for an interactive session where you can see, touch, and feel product options, try your hand at scanning, learn what tools are available to you to market custom, and test your knowledge regarding reimbursement.

    • Identify which patients can benefit from a custom breast prosthesis
    • Define the features and benefits of a custom breast prosthesis and dispel myths related to custom breast prosthesis billing
    • Describe different custom breast prosthesis options
    • Explain how to set your business apart from your competition and obtain information on available tools to allow you to successfully market and sell custom breast prostheses
    • Identify the critical success factors required to successfully, market, sell, and bill custom breast prostheses
    • Perform a mock scan session

    Nikki Giamarino, CFm

    Business Development Manager

    American Breast Care

    Nikki M. Giamarino, CFm, Business Development Manager, is an ABC Certified Fitter with over 25 years in the medical and breast care industry, including instructing education classes. She holds a BS in Health Administration from Auburn University. Her personal experience, industry knowledge, and caring personality are the perfect combination for an exceptional learning experience. In her spare time, Nikki enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, and riding her motorcycle. Please contact Nikki M. Giamarino, CFm, at (770) 933-3444, ext. 234 or at nikki@americanbreastcare.com.

  • Compression: The WHO, WHAT, WHEN and WHY!
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    In this course, you will learn who benefits by the use of medical compression, the science of compression, when it is used and what to expect from the therapy.

    In this course, you will learn who benefits by the use of medical compression, the science of compression, when it is used and what to expect from the therapy.

    Caroline Pinney

    Education & Training Manager

    Juzo USA

    Caroline Pinney is the National Education and Training Manager for Juzo, Inc. She has developed and implemented numerous educational programs as well as participated in direct sales training for company sales representatives, dealers, therapists, nurses and distributors. She is a certified Juzo fitter in both Juzo Germany as well as Juzo USA.

  • Real World Objective Outcome Measures Through the Use of Wearables for Remote Monitoring in Orthotics and Prosthetics
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    With the advent of remote monitoring reimbursement codes, wearable sensors have become more common in the treatment of patients with a variety of conditions. The field of O&P inherently includes devices that could easily be equipped with monitoring features, allowing referring physicians, physical therapists and other members of the treatment team to remotely monitor patients for physical activity and other indications of health/wellness. In this talk we will provide practical tips for integrating wearable monitoring technology, including an example system developed specifically for use with orthoses and prostheses.

    With the advent of remote monitoring reimbursement codes, wearable sensors have become more common in the treatment of patients with a variety of conditions. The field of O&P inherently includes devices that could easily be equipped with monitoring features, allowing referring physicians, physical therapists and other members of the treatment team to remotely monitor patients for physical activity and other indications of health/wellness. In this talk we will provide practical tips for integrating wearable monitoring technology, including an example system developed specifically for use with orthoses and prostheses.

    Dennis Clark, CPO

    Dennis Clark, CPO is founder and president of OPOS1, a low-cost, low-profile, easy to use wearable sensor which provides objective data for orthotic and prosthetic patients to measure clinical outcomes and improve quality of care. He is also the founder of Clark & Associates and O&P1. Dennis began his career as a staff technician in his father’s business, Dale Clark Prosthetics, and over the span of his 45+ years in the industry has served as lead prosthetist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center/Prosthetics Department, on the board of directors for the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP), as president of AAOP-Region 7, and as president of The American Board for Certification for Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC), and as a member of the External Collaborative Panel for the Limb Loss Preservation Registry.

    Angela Presley, PhD

    Director, Commercialization Services

    Simbex

    Angela Presley, PhD leads the Commercialization Services team at Simbex, a medical device and consumer health product design and development firm in Lebanon, NH. Her role entails providing guidance and strategic consulting to MedTech innovators who are in the process of bringing their product to market. She specializes in assessing the product viability from the perspective of care pathway, clinical workflow, and reimbursement considerations. Her background includes a dcotorate in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Buffalo with a research emphasis on the impact of orthoses on the biomechanics of gait, posture, and balance. She holds certifications as a Pedorthist, Orthotic Fitter (BOC) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM). She serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Board of Certification/Accreditation International. Her past career includes clinical experience in a variety of settings including sports medicine, orthopedics, and orthotics and prosthetics. She specialized in treating patients with chronic lower extremity conditions using custom fabricated and prefabricated orthoses.