Practitioners

Teresa K. Thorpe, C.O., Prosthetist, Pedorthist

• Illinois Licensed Orthotist and Pedorthist since 2001.
• Owner of American Limb and Orthotic Center, Inc. since August 2001.
• American Board Certified (ABC) Orthotist since 1998. Practiced orthotics and pedorthics since June 1997 at American Limb and Orthopedic Company through now.
• Post Graduate Certificate from Northwestern University Orthotics Program May 1997.
• Post Graduate Certificate from Northwestern University Prosthetics Program December 1999.
• Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University June 1989.
• Primary work experience with geriatric patient population, working closely with rehabilitative teams to achieve greatest functional goals.
• Member of The American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetis since 1998.   Member of AOPA since 2001.  Member of Illinois Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists since 2000. Past-President for Midwest Chapter of Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetist.

Michael Franz Cook, BOCO

• Illinois Licensed Orthotist and Pedorthist since 2001.
• Board Certified Orthotist from Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification since January 2005.
• Senior Orthotist for American Limb and Orthotic Center since March 2003.
• Work experience extensive with adult and pediatric care since 1971. Previous employment at Suburban Orthotics and Prosthetics – 15 years, Keller Orthopedic – 11 years and Ballert Orthopedics -  8 years.
• Member of the Illinois Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists since 2004.
• Known locally as the man who can brace anyone.

Rhona L. Chick, C.P.

• Illinois Licensed Prosthetist  since 2001.
• American Board Certified (ABC) Prosthetist since 1989. Practiced proshetics and pedorthics since September 1997 at American Limb and Orthopedic Company through current employment at American Limb and Orthotic Center as senior prosthetist. Prior prosthetic experience at Koeber’s Prosthetics & Orthotics Lab from 1985-1994, and Ballert Orthopedic 1994-1997.
• Post Graduate Certificate from Northwestern University Prosthetics Program in 1997.
• Bachelor of Arts and Science in Biology from University of Illinois, Champaign June 1984.
• Primary work experience with geriatric patient population, working closely with rehabilitative teams to achieve greatest functional goals.
• Prosthetic expertise in all the most innovative components and socket design, including MAS AK Socket, Harmony Suction BK and C-Leg.
• Certified Mastectomy Fitter.
• Member of The American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetist since 1989, having served on the Midwest Chapter Board for seven years, President of Midwest Chapter Board in 1996. Member of Illinois Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists since 2001.