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.
Outside of every day business, Brittany has dedicated considerable time to philanthropic and altruistic causes. She is an Officer for the North Carolina Orthotic And Prosthetic Trade Association (NCOPTA) and held the Secretary Position since 2013. She has been nominated to continue these duties with the Association through 2017. Brittany has also been selected as President-Elect for the North Carolina Chapter Of The American Academy Of Orthotists And Prosthetists (NCAAOP) and is collaborating with the current President to ensure all future state meetings are organized well and executed efficiently.
In 2014 and 2015 she volunteered at the Valor Games Southeast as an On-Site CPO and Medical Staff Member. Both years she participated in the full 3 day event, assisting with emergency prosthetic and orthotic repairs, minor wheelchair repairs or modifications, wound care prevention and management, muscle strains. She has been selected to lead the Medical Team at the 2016 Valor Games Southeast.
Brittany actively and regularly volunteers with Bridge2Sports, which is a nonprofit organization who’s mission is to educate, develop, and implement opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities to play individual, team and recreational sports. She has participated in planning, organizing and served as a the staff CPO for several Adaptive Golf Clinics. With her background as a competitive golfer Brittany was asked to collaborate with a Bridge2Sports Program Director to create a recurrent Adaptive Golf Program. Brittany is a Committee Board Member for the Girls Inspired Girls Empowered Program (GIGE), created by Bridge2Sports. This program was created specially for females with physical disabilities, empowering these women to discover what their strengths and capabilities are, create friendships, become active and allow each to feel confident and comfortable with who they are. She meets monthly with the Board and our most recent project is the planning, organization and grant writing for an upcoming GIGE 3 Day Conference focused on educated and empowering young females and their female family members or caregivers.
Brittany has spent time meeting with North Carolina senators and legislators as a patient advocate and supported organizations that fight for P&O patient’s rights. In November 2013, she personally met with Senator Kay Hagan’s Staff to discuss and explore solutions to several important issues of our career field, such as RAC Audits, Distinguishing DME and P&O and Medicaid Reimbursement.Brittany has been a recurring Guest Speaker for Duke University’s Doctorate Of Physical Therapy Program in 2014 and 2015, presenting on the Fundamentals Of Orthotics & Prosthetics and the Orthotic Treatment Of Neurological Patients. Additionally she was a Guest Lecturer for Duke University’s Biomedical Engineering Program, presenting on Upper Extremity Prosthetic Treatment & Technology.
In collaboration with another local rehabilitation center, Brittany helped create a clinic for Gait & Balance Abnormalities. This new program is a multi-disciplinary after-hours clinic specializing in CVA, Multiple Sclerosis, Ataxia and other balance and gait related disorders. She has volunteered her time and expertise to speak about Balance Wear Vests, KAFO & AFO options and technologies and additional strategies for neurologically complicated diagnoses. We are one of only 2 locations able to provide the Balance Wear vest in North Carolina and several surrounding states. In addition to the Gait & Balance Clinic, Brittany teamed up with the lead Physical Therapist of a local rehabilitation facility to develop a Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program (LEAP), to educate diabetic patients and their caregivers on proper skin care and preventative strategies. LEAP provides a free clinic with team of qualified medical professionals (nurse, physician, physical therapist and Orthotist) that would examine, educate and teach medical strategies for optimal health and the avoidance of amputation.
In Brittany’s free time, she enjoys competitive golfing, cooking savory dishes and experimenting in the kitchen, traveling the world and experiencing other cultures, artistic craftwork like welding and glass blowing, and most importantly, spending time with her family, husband, and 6 year-old Vizla pup.
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.
Outside of every day business, Brittany has dedicated considerable time to philanthropic and altruistic causes. She is an Officer for the North Carolina Orthotic And Prosthetic Trade Association (NCOPTA) and held the Secretary Position since 2013. She has been nominated to continue these duties with the Association through 2017. Brittany has also been selected as President-Elect for the North Carolina Chapter Of The American Academy Of Orthotists And Prosthetists (NCAAOP) and is collaborating with the current President to ensure all future state meetings are organized well and executed efficiently.
In 2014 and 2015 she volunteered at the Valor Games Southeast as an On-Site CPO and Medical Staff Member. Both years she participated in the full 3 day event, assisting with emergency prosthetic and orthotic repairs, minor wheelchair repairs or modifications, wound care prevention and management, muscle strains. She has been selected to lead the Medical Team at the 2016 Valor Games Southeast.
Brittany actively and regularly volunteers with Bridge2Sports, which is a nonprofit organization who’s mission is to educate, develop, and implement opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities to play individual, team and recreational sports. She has participated in planning, organizing and served as a the staff CPO for several Adaptive Golf Clinics. With her background as a competitive golfer Brittany was asked to collaborate with a Bridge2Sports Program Director to create a recurrent Adaptive Golf Program. Brittany is a Committee Board Member for the Girls Inspired Girls Empowered Program (GIGE), created by Bridge2Sports. This program was created specially for females with physical disabilities, empowering these women to discover what their strengths and capabilities are, create friendships, become active and allow each to feel confident and comfortable with who they are. She meets monthly with the Board and our most recent project is the planning, organization and grant writing for an upcoming GIGE 3 Day Conference focused on educated and empowering young females and their female family members or caregivers.
Brittany has spent time meeting with North Carolina senators and legislators as a patient advocate and supported organizations that fight for P&O patient’s rights. In November 2013, she personally met with Senator Kay Hagan’s Staff to discuss and explore solutions to several important issues of our career field, such as RAC Audits, Distinguishing DME and P&O and Medicaid Reimbursement.Brittany has been a recurring Guest Speaker for Duke University’s Doctorate Of Physical Therapy Program in 2014 and 2015, presenting on the Fundamentals Of Orthotics & Prosthetics and the Orthotic Treatment Of Neurological Patients. Additionally she was a Guest Lecturer for Duke University’s Biomedical Engineering Program, presenting on Upper Extremity Prosthetic Treatment & Technology.
In collaboration with another local rehabilitation center, Brittany helped create a clinic for Gait & Balance Abnormalities. This new program is a multi-disciplinary after-hours clinic specializing in CVA, Multiple Sclerosis, Ataxia and other balance and gait related disorders. She has volunteered her time and expertise to speak about Balance Wear Vests, KAFO & AFO options and technologies and additional strategies for neurologically complicated diagnoses. We are one of only 2 locations able to provide the Balance Wear vest in North Carolina and several surrounding states. In addition to the Gait & Balance Clinic, Brittany teamed up with the lead Physical Therapist of a local rehabilitation facility to develop a Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Program (LEAP), to educate diabetic patients and their caregivers on proper skin care and preventative strategies. LEAP provides a free clinic with team of qualified medical professionals (nurse, physician, physical therapist and Orthotist) that would examine, educate and teach medical strategies for optimal health and the avoidance of amputation.
In Brittany’s free time, she enjoys competitive golfing, cooking savory dishes and experimenting in the kitchen, traveling the world and experiencing other cultures, artistic craftwork like welding and glass blowing, and most importantly, spending time with her family, fiancé and 6 year-old Vizla pup.
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
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LimBionics has offices across North Carolina. Click on one of our office locations below to learn more:
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