The Team
Clinical staff:
John Marinic, C.P.(c) F.C.B.C.
John is a Certified Prosthetist and the co-founder and President of Winnipeg Prosthetics and Orthotics. John's career began at the Health Science Center in Winnipeg in 1971. With training at HSC along with his education from NorthWestern University in Chicago John attained his certification in 1975. In 1980, John took over as the Director of the Prosthetics and Orthotics department at the Rehab Center for Children in Winnipeg. In 1983 John had an opportunity to join Otto Bock Health Care as a clinical consultant. In 1986 John co-founded and opened WinPO.
Over the years John has held many positions at the provincial and national levels of the P & O profession. He has held two terms as President of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (C.A.P.O.) and has been a representative of Manitoba on the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (C.B.C.P.O.) and C.A.P.O. many times over the years. John has been an examiner at the national certification exams for many years and he continues to volunteer to be a member of C.B.C.P.O. committees when asked upon. John was awarded the credentials of Fellowship (F.C.B.C.) for his outstanding contribution in the furtherance and promotion of the P & O profession in Canada.
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Allan O'Neill C.O. (c), F.C.B.C.
Is a Certified Orthotist, and Co-Founder of Winnipeg Prosthetics and Orthotics Specialty Co. Allan's career started in 1971 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg. In 1977 Allan left the HSC as he had an opportunity to be the Head of Orthotics at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children in Victoria, British Columbia. In 1981 Allan came back to Winnipeg to take on a similar role at HSC as Head of Orthotics. In 1986 Allan co-founded WinPO and has contributed to the health and well being of Manitobans from Winnipeg to outlying clinics. Over the years Allan has amassed extensive experience in all levels of Orthotic treatment.
Allan has held many positions at the provincial and national levels of the P & O profession. He has been President of the Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (C.A.P.O). Allan has been an examiner at the national certification exams and was awarded the credentials of Fellowship (F.C.B.C.) for his outstanding contribution in the furtherance and promotion of the P & O profession in Canada.
Lately, Allan has taken on more of a consultant role at WinPO; semi-retiring after working for 38 years in the field.
Garry Steadman C.O.(c)
Garry is a Certified Orthotist who began his career in orthotics at WinPO in 1991. He completed the Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician Program in1989, the Clinical Methods in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program in 1991 at George Brown College in Toronto and then obtained his certification in 1993. Since then he has had the opportunity to serve a term as Vice President and President of MOPA. Over the years, Garry has had the opportunity to treat a wide variety of conditions and enjoys tackling unique situations and developing innovative solutions. Since 2008 he has been Secretary and co-owner of WinPO.
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Peter Marinic C.P.(c)
Peter is a Certified Prosthetist and a Registered Orthotic Technician, RTO(c), who has been with Winnipeg Prosthetics and Orthotics since 1995. Peter graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Prosthetics and Orthotics program in 2008 where he was the recipient of the Mabel and Arnet Pentland Achievement Award. Prior to attending BCIT in 2006 to embark on his clinical career, Peter was employed as an Orthotic Technician for 12 years where he gained invaluable experience which has been a benefit to his clinical career.
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Eric Kuhl, B Kin, C.P. (c):
Eric is a certified prosthetist, who has been working at WinPO since 2003. Originally from Montreal, he is a graduate of both the Technical (2000) and Clinical (2003)Prosthetic and Orthotic programmes at George Brown College in Toronto, ON. He is also completed his baccalaureate from the University of Western Ontario in 1998 in the School of Kinesiology. He is certified to fit and maintain the Otto Bock C-leg, Dynamic arm, and Harmony System, as well as the Utah Arm.
Eric has also served as part of the executive with the Manitoba Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, as a Secretary, Vice President and currently as President. Recently Eric was a volunteer with the Paralympic Games at Vancouver and Whistler. He was responsible for repairs and prosthetic supplies at the Athlete’s Village repair clinic, and has been a presenter at the Canadian Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics National Convention.
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Bram Kok C.P.O. (c), Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist
Bram has been a Certified Orthotist since 2005. He graduated from George Brown College in the Clinical Methods in Prosthetics and Orthotics Program in 2003 after completing the Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician program in 2000. He has worked in Winnipeg since 2003 for a private facility with a focus in pediatrics. Bram completed a Prosthetics Residency and certified in 2011. He has experience with a diverse patient population and is always willing to try new technology. He has experience fitting all levels of prosthesis including myoelectrics. In the future he would like to volunteer abroad and help individuals who are otherwise unable to receive orthotic and prosthetic care. Bram is an active member in provincial, national, and international associations.
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Sajjad Akhtar, Orthotic Resident:
Sajjad studied at PIPOS, the Pakistan Institute Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences, between the years 1991 and 1995. Upon graduation, he was hired at the PIPOS treatment centre, where he would see patients and monitor students. Sajjad worked there for 10 years, until late in 2006, when he left Pakistan to move to Winnipeg. Sajjad is currently a Resident of Orthotics as he works towards his Canadian Certification as a Certified Orthotist.
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Technical staff:
David “Chico” Melo, R.T.P.(c)
David is a Registered Prosthetic Technician and has been with WinPO since 1986. David attained his registration as a Prosthetic Technician from C.B.C.P.O. in 1984. David’s career began at the Health Science Center in Winnipeg in 1974. In 1980, David joined the Rehab Center for Children in Winnipeg. David had an opportunity to move to Otto Bock Health Care in 1984 and was employed there as a myoelectric technical specialist. In 1986 David started with WinPO as our chief technician.
Wayne Bradley, R.T.P. (c):
Wayne was originally trained in New Zealand focusing on orthopaedics and rehab devices, such as paripodiums and wheelchair modifications. Upon his arrival in Canada, he started working at Winnipeg Prosthetic and Orthotic in the field of orthotics, for 3 years. After a seven year stint at the Health sciences centre where he worked as a Prosthetic technician (where he achieved his RTP status) Wayne returned to WinPO in the winter of 2003 to continue working as an orthotic technician.
Harald Nalichofsky, R.T.P.(c)
Harald is a Registered Prosthetic Technician. Originally from Leipzig Germany, Harald graduated from the 3 year Prosthetics and Orthotics Technical and Clinical Program in 1996 in Hannover Germany. After immigrating to Canada Harald started working at WinPO in 2004. Harald attained his registration as a Prosthetic Technician from C.B.C.P.O. in 2009.
Vera Situ, R.T.O.(c)
Vera is a Registered Orthotic Technician. Originally from Montreal, Vera attained her registration as an Orthotic technician from C.B.C.P.O. in 2003. Vera graduated from the George Brown College Technical Program in Toronto in 2000. Upon graduation Vera worked in Vancouver at Ortho-Dynamics for 1 year and then moved back home to Montreal to work at J. Slawner and then J.E. Hanger. In 2003 Vera moved to Winnipeg to work at Snider Orthotic Design and she recently joined the WinPO team in May of 2010.
Patrick Ngegba:
Patrick was trained at Orthopaedic Technology Centre in Sierra Leone between 1982 and 1986. He moved to Canada in the year 2000, and has been working at WinPO since 2001 primarily in shoe modification, and orthotics.
Scott Montgomery:
Background is 5 years as an orthopaedic shoemaker, who received his training at Steenwyk Custom Shoes and Orthotics in Red Deer. He then spent six years as an orthopaedic shoemaker at Saskatchewan Abilities Council in Saskatoon. Scott has been working at WinPO since 2007, with a focus on footwear modifications and manufacturing foot orthotics.
