Meet our team of professionals

John D. Tyo, C.P., B.O.C.P., Director

John Tyo has spent his entire life around prostheses and prosthetic users. In fact, John took over the business from his father, Howard, himself an above knee amputee since the age of nineteen.

As John was growing up his father taught him how to hunt, fish, ice skate, drive a boat and water ski, all activities Howard enjoyed with his friends, many of whom were also amputees. John became involved with helping out in his father's "shop" at an early age. His involvement in the field is both intimate and lifelong. He has a very firm grasp and personal knowledge of the unique challenges of living life with an amputation.

John studied prosthetics at Northwestern and has been involved in continuing education in the field, both teaching and learning, ever since. He has a reputation in the field for being at the cutting edge of new developments, and is frequently involved in beta testing new innovations.

A past disabled instructor and guide, John has been involved with National Handicapped Sports for many years first on a local and then a national basis.

Certifications: The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthotics - Certified Prosthetist., The Board of Certification/Accreditation International, Certified Prosthetist.

Clinical Affiliation: VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

Member: American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, Amputee Coalition of America, Eastern Amputee Golf Association

Chairman: CNY Challenged Champions Fund

Past Director: International Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists

Jeff Tyo	Gary Rivers, CP, Senior Prosthetist
Sheila Harrington	Mike Mahar