Practitioners

Brittany Stresing, CPO FAAOP

Brittany Stresing, CPO, FAAOP acquired her passion for the profession during her early teenage years as she received orthotic treatment for scoliosis, she had corrective leg length surgery, and Spina Bifida Occulta. Brittany was able to learn a great deal through her medical and orthotic treatment. She has a genuine understanding of how to properly treat, respect and listen to patients. To achieve optimal results and enhance patient compliance, Brittany feels that being passionate about her work, individualizing treatment plans and maintaining a patient-focused perspective are necessary for successful outcomes. Additionally, as prosthetic and orthotic technology evolves, Brittany makes it a priority to constantly research and provide cutting-edge devices for her patients. She completed her residency at UNC hospital and then became managing practitioner of a private practice prior to starting Limbionics.

In 2015 she was awarded Healthcare Hero Rising Star by the Triangle Business Journal and Woman Of Achievement by Durham Magazine. She also won the National Stevie award for female entrepreneur of the year award for small business in 2015. Brittany has also achieved one of the highest accolades in the profession, becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists, Prosthetists and Pedorthists (AAOP). She was the first woman selected for Ossur’s Women’s Leadership Initiative Program, which promotes and cultivates female leaders in the P&O field.

Outside of every day business, Brittany has dedicated considerable time to philanthropic and altruistic causes. She was Secretary of the North Carolina Orthotic And Prosthetic Trade Association (NCOPTA), she is the Immediate Past President of NC Chapter of Orthotists and Prosthetists, and a board member for the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotists and Prosthetists. On top of these duties, she volunteers as Medical Staff Prosthetist and Orthotist for the Valor Games Southeast for wounded veterans as well as a recurring Guest Speaker for Duke University’s Doctorate Of Physical Therapy Program, Duke University’s Biomedical Engineering Program, and Campbell Universities Doctorate of Physical Therapy program.

When she is not working and volunteering she enjoys being home and traveling to the mountains with her husband, two young sons and two Vizslas.

Marco T. Calcagno, CPO

Marco graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1992 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education. He went on to receive a second Bachelor’s Degree specifically in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Upon graduation, Marco performed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and worked extensively throughout South Florida from 1994 thru 1999.

While in Florida, Marco was a Practice Manager for Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics. His extensive work for patient advocacy and fair insurance coverage for all eventually led him to be elected to the Board for Orthotics and Prosthetics for the State of Florida. This position carried a 2-year term at the State level and was created to help oversee that state’s Licensure Law.

While a member of the Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, he chaired the Unlicensed Activity Committee; responding to complaints regarding illegal and fraudulent activity by unscrupulous providers.

In 2006, Marco moved to North Carolina to start his own practice and began working throughout the Research Triangle region all the way to the coast of North Carolina. As a part owner of a local Prosthetics company, Marco was able to cultivate relationships with many of the area’s best doctors and therapists. In 2013, Marco opened Limbionics with renewed focus on patient care, quality outcomes, and service to all that are in need.

In 2010, Marco traveled to Haiti to assist in providing much needed medical care following the earthquake that devastated that entire region. Working closely with Dr. Bob Gailey and the Project Medi Share team, numerous prosthetic devices were fit and fabricated in 9 days while staying in a tent near the Port-au-Prince Airport. It was a lesson learned in what can be done with limited resources.

Marco is the current President of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Prosthetists & Orthotists, a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, past member of the International Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists and a retired Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist from the State of Florida.

Zoe Butler, CPO

Zoe grew up in Texas and gained an interest and passion for the profession by having close relatives who had orthotic care to treat Charcot Marie Tooth (a neurological disorder). She graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science before attending University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for her Masters degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She is active in the NC Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Zoe began working at Limbionics in January of 2017 and we love having her energy and passionate patient care as part of our team! She now is the Orthotist for the renowned UNC Hospital Charcot-Marie-Tooth Clinics as well as the Muscular Dystrophy Clinics.

When she is not working hard treating patients, you can usually find her watching Texas A&M football, At the Durham Performing Arts Center, out with her dog Ollie, or finding a random adventure outside.

Brittany Stresing, CPO FAAOP

Brittany Stresing, CPO, FAAOP is a Nationally Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, and is the Founder and President of Limbionics of Durham. Limbionics is a premier Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) facility with multiple locations throughout North Carolina. Prosthetics is the profession of evaluating, designing, fabricating, fitting, and aligning prosthetic limbs and body parts. Orthoticsutilizes braces and technology to improve function, inhibit pain and improve quality of life.

Brittany acquired her unique passion for the profession during her early teenage years as she received orthotic treatment for scoliosis, leg length surgery and other spinal issues. Brittany was able to learn a great deal through her medical and orthotic treatment. She has a genuine understanding of how to properly treat, respect and listen to patients. To achieve optimal results and enhance patient compliance, Brittany feels that being passionate about her work, individualizing treatment plans and maintaining a patient-focused perspective are necessary for successful outcomes. Additionally, as prosthetic and orthotic technology evolves, Brittany makes it a priority to constantly research and provide cutting-edge devices for her patients.

Marco T. Calcagno, CPO

Marco graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1992 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education. He went on to receive a second Bachelor’s Degree specifically in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Upon graduation, Marco performed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and worked extensively throughout South Florida from 1994 thru 1999.

While in Florida, Marco was a Practice Manager for a national prosthetics and orthotics company. His extensive work for patient advocacy and fair insurance coverage for all eventually led him to be elected to the Board for Orthotics and Prosthetics for the State of Florida. This position carried a 2 year term at the State level and was created to help oversee that state’s Licensure Law. While a member of the Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, he chaired the Unlicensed Activity Committee; responding to complaints regarding illegal and fraudulent activity by unscrupulous providers.

In 2006, Marco moved to North Carolina to start his own practice and began working throughout the Research Triangle region all the way to the coast of North Carolina. As a part owner of a local prosthetics company, Marco was able to cultivate relationships with many of the area’s best doctors and therapists. In 2013, Marco opened Limbionics of Raleigh with renewed focus on patient care, quality outcomes, and service to all that are in need.

Marco is a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, International Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists, North Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, and a retired Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist from the State of Florida.

Zoe Butler, CPO

Zoe grew up in Texas and gained an interest and passion for the profession by having close relatives who had orthotic care to treat Charcot Marie Tooth (a neurological disorder). She graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science before attending University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for her Masters degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She is active in the NC Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and heads the Resident and Student committee for the chapter.  Zoe began working at Limbionics in January of 2017 and we love having her energy and passionate patient care as part of our team!

When she is not working hard treating patients, you can usually find her watching Texas A&M football, out with her dog Ollie, or finding a random adventure outside.

Our Practitioners Are Certified In:

  • C-leg Microprocessor Knee
  • Rheo Microprocessor Knee
  • Genium Microprocessor Knee
  • X-3 Microprocessor Knee
  • Willow Wood One System
  • Harmony Vacuum Suspension System
  • Ossur Proprio foot
  • Endolite Orion knee
  • Endolite Elan foot
  • Tracer Cad/Cam systems
  • And more

LimBionics has offices across North Carolina. Click on one of our office locations below to learn more:

Our Practitioners Are Certified In:

  • C-leg Microprocessor Knee
  • Rheo Microprocessor Knee
  • Genium Microprocessor Knee
  • X-3 Microprocessor Knee
  • Willow Wood One System
  • Harmony Vacuum Suspension System
  • Ossur Proprio foot
  • Endolite Orion knee
  • Endolite Elan foot
  • Tracer Cad/Cam systems
  • And more

OUR FACILITIES

LimBionics has offices across North Carolina. Click on one of our office locations below to learn more:

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