Kaddie is an ABC-certified prosthetist/orthotist for Hanger Clinic in Henry Clay Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.

As a clinician, Kaddie specializes in working with children of all ages with treatments and conditions including scoliosis, upper extremity orthotics, lower extremity orthotics, and complicated pediatric cases.

Kaddie finds joy in making children smile and helping them reach their goals. She finds it fulfilling to collaborate and communicate with care teams to provide the highest level of care and positive outcomes. She especially enjoys seeing young cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) patients blossom and grow.

Outside of work, Kaddie enjoys video games, food, and spending time with her husband and cats.

Education

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Service Administration, Santa Fe College, 2014
• Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Northwestern University, 2018

Publications

• The feasibility and validity of a wearable sensor system to assess the stability of high-functioning lower-limb prosthesis users, Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2020