Gretchen graduated with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Washington in 2008. She spent the next four years working in Phoenix, Arizona with a focus on pediatrics, working regularly with the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She joined the Northern Orthopedics, Inc. family in 2012, and Hanger Clinic in 2021.

Gretchen is adept in the treatment of head deformities including, but not limited to, deformational plagiocephaly and post-operative scaphocephaly; she also specializes in the treatment of pectus carinatum, scoliosis and cerebral palsy, among other conditions. She continues to stay current on new technological developments while maintaining the relationships valued by traditional practice. She enjoys treating patients of all ages but has a special appreciation for working with children.