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 the Orthotist to the Foot and Ankle Institute where she created and implemented the DME, O&P division for the orthopedic department. Teresa is responsible for training the Residents and Fellows, working with the Gait Lab, research and direct patient care.
   Teresa Alpert completed her orthotics and prosthetics course work at Northwestern University in 1987. In addition, she attended Ball State University, Apex University and Eneslow Pedorthic training. Certified by both the ABC and BOC as an Orthotist and Pedorthist, Alpert has been in private practice for over 30 years.
   Teresa was past Chairwoman for Board of Orthotist, Prosthetist, Pedorthics Certification and Education (BOC). Past Education Chairwoman for the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA). Currently she is on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA). Recently, Teresa was appointed to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Allied Health workgroup as an ad-hoc member. Teresa is passionate about helping people, each step of the way.

Giuseppe Lombardo has been a certified pedorthist since 1996. Prior to working as a C.Ped, Giuseppe worked as a carpenter, and served with the military working on large jet aircraft. Eventually, Giuseppe returned to his family footwear business.
   During the early part of the 20th century, Lombardo’s great-grandfather, grandfather and uncles began making horse saddles and other leatherwork items which eventually lead them into the repair and modification of shoes. The skills and abilities were passed down to Giuseppe and his sister Elsa.
   Originally from New York, Giuseppe and Elsa currently run Lombardo’s Comfort & Casual Shoes in Ocala Florida. Giuseppe works with doctors and shoe companies worldwide stating, “We do what we can to get people into shoes that are right for them…bringing generations of experience… providing them the ability to walk with ease and comfort.”
   Giuseppe currently serves as President of the Pedorthic Footcare Association.

Jeff is a lab coordinator at the US Orthotic Center. He is an accomplished inventor/designer, who holds us orthotics center patents on footwear products. He worked with Rollerblade and helped to design the Quantum skate. Jeff is the co-owner and R&D Director at Masterfit Enterprises, and he is the inventor of all Masterfit insoles and fits aid products. Including the IP Vac System, Instaheat System, Instaprint Hi-Definition Custom Insoles, Zapz Microwavable Custom Insoles, and EZ Fit Auto-Adaptable Insoles.
   As a co-founder of Masterfit University, a global training company that teaches footwear fitting skills and modification techniques for winter sports, and athletic shoe retailers. He is also the co-director of Ski Magazine and Ski Press Magazines‘ boot testing programs and has written extensively on ski boots and fitting issues. Jeff’s expertise about foot health makes him a major contributor writer for Biomechanics Magazine and he lectures for the Pedorthic Footwear Association and the professional ski instructors of America. US orthotic center is driving the standards higher when it comes to custom orthotic and the health of the foot.

President of Karavel Shoes, Austin, TX, Rick Ravel is a second generation PFA member. Rick graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in business. As frequent lecturer at various institutions, Rick is also a past member of the PFA Board of Directors and former member of the COPE committee.

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.
His practice offers on site, custom manufacturing and products designed to maximize function, comfort and performance.

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. Eneslow, founded in 1909, is the fulfillment of Schwartz’s vision to offer people footwear that provides the benefits of style, comfort, and healthy living.
   Mr. Schwartz is currently an adjunct instructor in the department of orthopedic sciences at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He has been a faculty member of the pedorthic programs at Ball State University, Florida International University, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York University Medical Center, Northwestern University, Staten Island University, Shoe Service Institute, UCLA, and others.
   Mr. Schwartz is a past president (1986-1988) of the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA). He served on the board as Chair of their Pedorthic Educator’s Committee from 1985 to 1992, and 2009 to 2010. He currently serves on the Pedorthist Foot & Ankle Academy and as the Executive Director for PFA.

Dr. Lew Schon has been a foot and ankle surgeon for more than 25 years. During that time, his patients have included people of all ages, athletic abilities, and walks of life.
   As a foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Schon treats traumatic injuries, overuse injuries, tendon injuries, ligament disorders, joint disorders, rheumatic conditions, and deformities in adults at Joan H. and Preston Robert Tisch Center at Essex Crossing. In addition, Dr. Schon also treats congenital conditions in children at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone and also performs total ankle replacements. Being focused on ankle and hindfoot arthritis, Dr. Schon invented an artificial ankle joint that corrects deformity and restores function.
   Dr. Schon’s clinical work drives his biomechanical and basic science research, having researched nearly every condition that affects the foot and ankle. Having published more than 180 peer-reviewed papers and 110 other publications, Dr. Schon trained approximately 500 students, researchers, residents, and fellows worldwide. Dr. Schon is a former president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and a consultant to professional and collegiate sports teams and dance companies. Dr. Schon is also a co-inventor of several medical devices used to help treat challenging musculoskeletal conditions.
   Dr. Schon has earned numerous awards, including the 2012 Johns Hopkins University Professors Award for Excellence in Teaching, and many more. Dr. Schon has also been made an honorary member of the German Foot and Ankle Society and the Israeli Foot and Ankle Society and currently serves as medical advisor of Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA).