Providing bracing solutions to maximize treatment outcomes.
We are fully equipped to provide a complete range of orthotic and custom bracing services.
ABOUT US
Appletree Orthotic Services has two clinics in the GTA. One clinic is conveniently located in Burlington, Ontario serving Greater Toronto, Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton and Halton Region. Our clinic specializes in the treatment for cranial remolding for babies, the design of custom orthopedic braces, and orthotic management for children and adults of all ages who face challenges with functional abilities. Our satellite location in Vaughan services families with babies requiring cranial remolding treatment.
Our team has 30 years of experience in the design of custom orthopedic braces and orthotic management.
Our Team
The clinical and technical staff at Appletree Orthotic Services are certified and registered with OPC (Orthotics Prosthetics Canada). We are also registered members of OAPO (Canadian and Ontario Associations for Prosthetics and Orthotics). Our team has more than 50 years of experience in the design of custom orthopedic braces and orthotic management. We draw from our combined experience at The Hospital For Sick Children, McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Sunnybrook Hospital, and Erin Oak Kids to provide orthopedic bracing which addresses our client’s special needs.
Sam Di Summa Certified Orthotist Sam Di Summa is a Certified Orthotist with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada. He began practicing in the Toronto area in a private orthotics facility attending regular clinics at Sunnybrook Hospital, and broadened his experience at the Hospital for Sick Children where he continues to work as a clinical consultant and part-time clinical staff member. Sam has experience working with both pediatric and adult clients. His specialties include corrective helmet therapy for treating plagiocephaly and lower extremity bracing. His past experience also includes volunteer work in El Salvador and Guatemala. Email Sam at:
sam@appletreeorthotics.com
Becki WestoverCertified Orthotist Becki Westover is a Certified Orthotist with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada. She received her Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from McMaster University and has 15 years of experience in public and private practice. Becki has practiced at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Erin Oak Kids Center in Mississauga, and also at Ron Joyce – McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton where she developed expertise in treating plagiocephaly with infant cranial molding therapy. Becki has extensive knowledge in both pediatric and adult patient populations. Her other specialties include treatment of disabilities related to neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, stroke, MS, ALS, diabetes, polio, as well as scoliosis, trauma and arthritis. Becki also served as a clinical instructor at George Brown College, where she taught lower limb orthotics. Email Becki at:
becki@appletreeorthotics.com
Jane CribbsRegistered Orthotic Technician Jane Cribbs is a registered orthotic technician and graduate from George Brown College. She started her career in orthotics in Ottawa, where she worked for 9 years before moving back to the Toronto area. She worked in Toronto at a Children’s rehabilitation hospital for 22 years before joining Appletree Orthoics. Jane has enjoyed her work as a technician and is experienced in fabricating a wide range of orthotic devices for children and adults. She has also participated in the CBCPO technical registration exams as a proctor and examiner. Email Jane at: jane@appletreeorthotics.com
