Staff

Pam Hubbard, PT

Pam Hubbard is the working/operating owner of Performance Bracing & Orthotics. Pam graduated from Georgia State University with a B.S. in Physical Therapy and is a licensed Physical Therapist. She has an extensive background in physical therapy in multiple practice settings including teaching hospitals, outpatient physical therapy clinics, and consultant practice in schools and nursing homes. In 1997, Pam opened PB&O because she wanted to use her broad experiences in physical therapy, her knowledge of orthotic management, and the value of patient education to help people get back to doing the physical and functional activities they want to do.

Kortland Bruce, ATC, BOCO

Kortland Bruce graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a B.S. in Sports Medicine. Kortland worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Health South before helping open PB&O in 1997. After advanced training, Kortland became a Board Certified Orthotist in 2002 and he specializes in designing and fabricating custom orthoses ( AFO's, KAFO's, KO's) for patients to help them obtain their functional lifestyle goals.

Mark Bellanger, C. Ped., ATC

Mark Bellanger is a Certified Pedorthist and Certified Athletic Trainer. He graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a B.S. in Sports Medicine and Physical Education with a minor in Health Science. Mark started his career as Certified Athletic Trainer at a local prep school and began working for PB&O in 1998. He specializes as a Pedorthist in custom foot orthotics, diabetic shoe inserts, and diabetic shoes.

Michelle Padgett, MS, ATC

Michelle Padgett is the newest member of our team at PB&O, joining PB&O in 2010. Michelle graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from The University of Illinois and an M.S. in Exercise Physiology from The University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Certified Athletic Trainer for 16 years working with high school athletes and brings PB&O the knowledge and network of athletic trainers in the St. Louis area. She specializes in brace fitting and advice on proper methods relating to the use of the brace or support.