Symposium Speakers
PFA Symposium, world class pedorthic centered education from experts in the field! Each of our speakers' sessions are designed to build on each sport’s biomechanics, injuries, prevention, recovery, and return to sports.
PFA Symposium, world class pedorthic centered education from experts in the field! Each of our speakers' sessions are designed to build on each sport’s biomechanics, injuries, prevention, recovery, and return to sports.
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Teresa specialized in lower extremity biomechanics. A respected leader in her industry, lecturer and educator. Currently she holds a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado as an Orthotist at the Foot and Ankle Institute.
Robert S. Schwartz is the President and CEO of Eneslow Pedorthic Enterprises which operates Eneslow Shoes and Orthotics, Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI), and Eneslow.com.
Bryan is a Certified Pedorthist & Therapeutic Shoe Fitter with his company, "My Foot Guy". Experienced in working with manufacturing plants offering B2B solutions. Bryan creates personalized solutions for individuals and businesses by using on-site assessments, gait analysis, and custom-fitted orthotics.
Arnie Davis is a certified pedorthist, master shoemaker, author, and the owner of Davis Shoe Therapeutics, an accredited pedorthic facility in San Francisco specializing in applied biomechanics of the foot and ankle.
Matt Gooch is the Vice President of Product and Innovation at Superfeet Worldwide. In this capacity he is responsible for all internal research and scientific development/assessment of Superfeet products as well as the management of Superfeet's product line and Global Education Program.
Dr. Huppin is a Podiatric Physician with the Foot and Ankle Center of Washington in Seattle, Washington and certified through the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics.
Dennis Janisse is President and CEO of National Pedorthic Services, Inc., a network of full-service Pedorthic facilities. In addition to his duties at NPS, Mr. Janisse is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Erick Janisse, CO, CPed is the Program Director for the Midwest School of Modern Pedorthics (MSMP) and Sales Training Manager for Dr. Comfort.
As an integral part of Lucky Shoes for decades, John, the company’s first board-certified pedorthist, is committed to foot health and comfort. John’s passion for education led him to develop the Lucky Shoes Employee Training module, where he shares his expertise in pedorthic assessments and biomechanics to ensure exceptional customer care.
Brandon Noble, CO, LO has been teaching foot and lower extremity biomechanics courses to PT, DC's, C. Ped, CO's, etc., for 15 with a focus around maximizing foot ray function through technique established like Dr. Howard Dananberg. Brandon is a CO and has studied under many leading biomechanical researchers and clinicians such as Tom McPoil, PT, Howard Dananberg, DPM, and Trevor Prior, Podiatrist.
President of Karavel Shoes, Austin, TX, Rick is a second generation PFA member, current Treasurer of PFA and frequent contributor in the PFA education committee.
Rich owns and operates the New York City-based U.S. Orthotic Center, a leader in orthotic manufacturing and shoe modification. Rich is also the co-founder and president of Masterfit Enterprises, a manufacturer of orthotic footwear modification tools.
Ben is the Director of Community Outreach and Athletic Buyer at Stan's Fit For Your Feet and Goodmiles Running Company.
Derek is a B.C. Ped, Lic. Ped, and is the owner of Shoe Doctor.
Will is the owner of In-Step Biomechanics, custom foot orthotics lab and In-Step Physical Therapy. He is the inventor of the BFT 360 barefoot training system. Will has been a practicing physical therapist and certified pedorthist for over 20 years.
Josh White is the Vice-President of Orthofeet and a Podiatry Specialist in New York, NY, with over 33 years of experience in the medical field.
April Wilson is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 20 years of clinical experience treating inpatient and outpatient orthopaedics, wound care and sports related injuries. Currently, April is the National Clinical Educator of Foot Care and Orthopaedics for medi USA.