Michelle is an ABC-certified prosthetist/orthotist for Hanger Clinic in Murrieta, California.

As a clinician with more than 30 years of clinical experience, Michelle provides comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care. Michelle treats pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of diagnoses and functional needs. Her clinical expertise includes scoliosis management, cranial remolding helmets for plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, lower- and upper-extremity orthotics, and complex prosthetic care for upper- and lower-limb amputees.

Passionate about patient outcomes, Michelle is deeply committed to helping individuals regain function, independence, and confidence so they can achieve their personal goals.

In addition to her clinical work, Michelle has remained actively involved in the international orthotic and prosthetics community. She has volunteered with the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) in Cuba, worked with Prostheka International in Bolivia providing patient care and practitioner training, and traveled to Belize through her non-profit, Global Amputee Outreach, to support patients alongside students and prosthetic instructors.

Michelle’s dedication to service has been recognized through multiple honors, including the NAACP Woman of the Year Award and Rotary International’s Vocational Service Award.

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends. She is the proud mother of two adult sons.

Education

• Certified Orthotist, American Board for Certification, 1999
• Certified Prosthetist, American Board for Certification, 2001
• Bachelor of Science, Health Science Prosthetics & Orthotics / Health Care Management California State University, Dominguez Hills

Awards & Recognition

• Rotary International Vocational Service Award, 2016
• NAACP Woman of the Year Award, 2018