The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Canada

Amy Richardson, a Certified Prosthetist, is a full-time faculty member of the Prosthetic and Orthotic Programs (S407 &S102) at George Brown College. A graduate of the Prosthetic Orthotic Clinical Methods program herself, Amy has taught part-time since 2009 prior to moving into a full-time role in 2014.

Dr. Krista Best is an assistant professor at Université Laval and a Research Scientist at The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS) in Quebec, Canada. As a Quebec Health Research Foundation (FRQS) Junior 1 Scholar, she dedicates 90% of her time to her research program in mobility, assistive technology, and adapted physical activity.

Dr. Miller is a Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a principle investigator with the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD). His research focuses on wheelchair mobility issues, wheeled mobility devices, determinants and social impacts of wheelchair use, developing and evaluating measurement tools, balance and ambulation confidence, and the assessment of technology used to assist with mobility.

Ali is a Certified Orthotist at Snider Orthotic Design in Winnipeg, MB. She graduated from Dalhousie University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (with Honours). She then went on to complete The University of Western Ontario Diploma in Pedorthics program and has been a Canadian Certified Pedorthist since 2016. After practicing as a C. Ped (C) in her hometown of Halifax, N.S., Ali went on to complete the George Brown College Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician program (2019) and the Clinical Methods Program in 2021.

Ed Giesbrecht is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Manitoba. His previous clinical work and current research has focused on the use of assistive technology to promote participation among people with disabilities. He has a particular interest in wheelchair mobility, including the use of different mobility devices as well as strategies to enhance training in skills for effective use. Ed is also involved in research addressing the challenges of mobility device use in winter conditions. In addition to ISPO Canada, Ed is involved in other assistive technology related organizations, serving on the board of RESNA and actively involved with ISWP.

Dr. Sander Hitzig is the Program Research Director and a Scientist at St. John’s Rehab Research Program (Sunnybrook Research Institute) and is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. Dr. Hitzig holds a PhD in Developmental and Cognitive Psychology from York University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship (2008-2010) and an Ontario Neurotrauma and Rick Hansen Institute funded Scientist role (2010-2012) at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute’s Brain and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program.

Brittany Pousett is a Certified Prosthetist and the Head of Research at Barber Prosthetics Clinic in Vancouver, BC. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics as well as a Master of Science in Rehabilitation. Clinically, her focus is on providing patient-centered care and integrating quantifiable outcome measures into the treatment process to measure patient’s progress over time. On the research side she is involved in several research projects in collaboration with teams across North America focusing on outcome measures, upper extremity prosthesis design, prosthesis use and more. She also sits on committees with both Orthotics and Prosthetics Canada and the American Academy for Orthotics & Prosthetics. Brittany brings her enthusiasm, problem solving skills and creativity to her role as a Prosthetist and absolutely loves the part she gets to play in helping patients achieve their goals while also helping to develop the future of this field.

Dr. Arezoo Eshraghi is a Certified Prosthetist and researcher at West Park Healthcare Centre in Toronto, ON. She has Bachelors and Masters of Science both in Prosthetics & Orthotics, and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. In her clinical work, she is passionate about providing amputee care by upper- and lower-limb prosthetic devices designed using up-to-date technology. As a researcher, she has been involved in several research projects in collaboration with teams across the globe focusing on amputee gait, outcome measures, lower extremity prosthesis design and more. She is keen to develop and explore new rehabilitation technologies by designing and fitting 3D sockets for her clients. Her research at West Park is currently focused on digital socket design and fabrication. Dr. Eshraghi also completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in Rehabilitation at Bloorview Research Institute, funded by Ossur to develop and evaluate a biofeedback system for lower-limb prostheses.

Adrienne is a Certified Orthotist and graduate of the Clinical Methods of Prosthetics & Orthotics at George Brown College.  She holds an Honours BA in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, and completed one year of the P&O Technician Program at George Brown College. She spent her residency in western Canada specializing in orthotic management of athletes, lower extremity adult cases, and clients with high risk diabetes.  To enhance client care and promote an evidence-based approach to practice, she completed a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation at McMaster University. She is an instructor at the Prosthetics & Orthotics Programs at George Brown College, and currently practices at Boundless Biomechanical Bracing in both pediatric and adult client populations with a particular interest in pediatric pes planus, trauma and neurological conditions.