Catherine Falcone, CPO

Catherine Falcone, CPO Certified Prosthetist Orthotist, Clinic Director, Clinical Onboarding Director

Specialty

Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)

Education, Certifications, Memberships

Loma Linda University, MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics 2018 Keene State University, BS in Athletic Training 2014

Philosophy

I developed a strong passion for pediatrics while shadowing during my graduate work in the pediatric unit at SCOPe. Pediatric patients are unique because they are still growing; structurally, functionally and emotionally. It is important to identify the complete family needs and their shared responsibility so they feel they are an integral part of the situation, as well as giving them a sense of family empowerment. Ultimately, it is my personal and professional goal to provide the best possible care for my pediatric orthotic and prosthetic patients.

Bio

As an undergraduate in the Athletic Training Program, I did my internship with Michael and Frances Kiser at Kiser’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Service Inc., in Keene, NH. Being enamored with the work, I chose to stay after graduation. This allowed me to see a variety of patient interactions, as well as a lot of lab time, as they do all of their prosthetic fabrication in-house. Through their tutelage, encouragement, and guidance, my passion truly took hold and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the field of orthotics and prosthetics; thus entering the Masters in Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Loma Linda University.