Michele E. Bryant, MS, ATC, CO

Senior Orthotist

Michele grew up in Maryland and started her college career at High Point University where she graduated with a B.S. in Sports Medicine and became a Certified Athletic Trainer. She worked for the University of Tennessee Athletic Training Department while earning her Master’s Degree in Sports Medicine/Biomechanics. At Tennessee Michele enjoyed working with the team physicians on lower extremity biomechanics and bracing and she went on to earn a degree in Orthotics from Northwestern University. After completing her Orthotics Residency at the Cleveland Clinic in 2007, Michele worked at the University of North Carolina Hospital as a Certified Orthotist.

Michele joined UVA Prosthetics & Orthotics in 2014 and acted as Assistant Technical Director from 2017-2022. She has served on the Cranial and Gait Societies of AAOP and on the AOPA Coding and Reimbursement Committee. Michele is involved in yearly AOPA Policy Legislative Forums to advocate for the needs of the profession and the patients it serves. Michele is a resident mentor for the profession and enjoys educating students and patients.