Mike has over 32 years of clinical experience. He attained his certification from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He was trained at the Sabolich Center for prosthetic design and began a career in prosthetics/orthotics under his father's certification in New Bern. After 18 years of parental servitude, Mike moved his family to Greensboro, North Carolina for 3 years to pursue a pathway of clinical excellence. As his father retired in 1999, Mike agreed to move back to New Bern to guide East Carolina Brace & Limb Co., Inc. into the future with the same focus of clinical excellence and with a strong desire to promote the Orthotics and Prosthetics field as a legitimate part of the medical team of rehabilitation. Mike has served many years in leadership for the orthotic and prosthetic field, both locally and nationally. As an Upper Extremity specialist, he can provide all levels of prosthetic application including the Intelligent Hand and Myoelectric Prosthetics. Mike's experience and expertise continues to grow and expand with a field that is ever changing with an exciting future.

Roy Coggin is a Certified Pedorthist and a Certified Orthotic Fitter. He received hands on experience during an apprenticeship under a Certified Pedorthist from 2001-2006 at a local pharmacy that dispenses diabetic footwear. Roy attended the DeRoyal Orthotic Fitter course in September 2005 and was grandfathered in as a Certified Orthotic Fitter under the 2005 American Board for Certification guidelines. In January 2006 he attended the International School of Pedorthics under the leadership of Bill Meanwell, C. Ped. In May 2006, Roy took and passed the Board of Certification exam. In December 2006, Roy started employment at East Carolina Brace & Limb Co., Inc., where he conducts pedorthic clinics to include diabetic shoes and orthotics in our Kinston, Goldsboro, Wilson and Greenville office locations.

Roy desires to expand pedorthic and orthotic services to the Rocky Mount and Tarboro areas, as well as, increase awareness in our current office locations and surrounding rural areas.

Bill is an American Board for Certification Orthotist with over 32 years clinical experience in all types of orthotics and diabetic footwear. Early in his career he traveled to Saudi Arabia and was instrumental in clinical activities that aided children and adults in this country with physical challenges. When he came back to the United States he worked in the orthotics department of a children's hospital and gained extensive experience in pediatrics. He has also worked in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physical therapy departments, clinical laboratories and private offices. He is comfortable in any setting and with any age group. Bill joined East Carolina Brace & Limb Co., Inc. in August of 2001 as lead orthotist. He assisted in 5 clinical settings, overseeing all diabetic footwear and orthotic patient care. Since the addition of Roy Coggin, Bill now manages the patient care in three of our seven clinic locations.

Bill enjoys staying up to date with regard to new technology in the ever-changing orthotic field. He regularly attends meetings within our local and national societies and participates in continuing education seminars. Bill plans to continue to educate the medical community about the growing field of orthotics as it relates to rehabilitation.

Cynthia has been involved in the orthotic and prosthetic community since 1986. She started working for her parents at East Carolina Brace & Limb Co., Inc. as a billing clerk. Cynthia methodically worked her way around the office familiarizing herself with each duty involved in patient administration. She attended coding and billing seminars through the American Board for Certification. She followed the changes in insurance coverage and policy revisions. She quickly moved up to assistant office manager and helped her mother manage the daily activities of the business. Under her mother's tutelage she became a Certified Mastectomy Fitter through the American Board for Certification. When her parents retired in 1999, she and her brother Mike, bought the company and started to grow the business together. She obtained her Certified Fitter Orthotics certificate and Diabetic Footwear Fitter certificate and currently sees patients under all her certifications as well as managing the office. Cynthia attends continuing education seminars annually and regularly provides, in-services, job fairs, and school presentations.

Missy started working with East Carolina Brace & Limb Co., Inc., in August of 2001. Initially, she was the appointment secretary for Mike and Bill; however, as the business grew, Missy changed positions to insurance verification. She spent a great deal of time contacting insurance companies, verifying funding and getting the proper paperwork needed to ensure payment of claims. As fate would have it, Mike and Bill missed Missy's exuberant personality and her exceptional way with patients so she was moved back to reception and scheduling. Ultimately, we had to split scheduling, with Missy primarily scheduling prosthetic patients for Mike and another employee taking over scheduling orthotic patients. As time passed and Missy became more familiar with the dynamics of East Carolina Brace & Limb Co., Inc., she was moved into the position of assistant office manager, as well as Mike's personal assistant. Missy plays a vital role in the daily operations of our company and continually looks for ways to improve quality assurance among our professional staff, patient care and employees.