Staff

Jonathan Teoli, MSPO, CPO
RI Limb Owner

Jonathan is a 3rd generation Prosthetist/Orthotist. He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas with his degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics and continued his education at the University of Hartford to obtain his Masters level degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO). He holds National Board Certifications in both disciplines (O&P) by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics and is a designated a V.A. Qualified Prosthetist (VAQP) by the Department of Veteran's Affairs. He has completed clinical internships and residencies at institutions such as the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's Prosthetics/Orthotics Department (including Parkland Memorial Hospital and Children's Medical Center in Dallas) and Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Jonathan's clinical practice focuses primarily on lower extremity Prosthetics and Orthotics. Areas of specific interest are microprocessor-controlled prosthetics, elevated vacuum prosthetic suspension, management of the high-risk diabetic foot and emerging technologies. Jonathan is one of the first Prosthetists in the northeast to become certified to provide the Genium Bionic Prosthetic Knee System to his patients.

Outside of his clinical practice, Jonathan is director of RI Limb's Nationally Accredited Prosthetics/Orthotics Residency Program, a founding member and current secretary of the Rhode Island Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists, a member of the state of Rhode Island's O&P Advisory Licensing Board and a research assistant for the Providence VA Hospital's Center for Restorative and Regenerative Medicine.

Kerri Lapierre, MSPO, CPO
Clinical Manager

Kerri graduated from the University of Rhode Island with her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and then continued her education, completing the Prosthetics and Orthotics Program at the Newington in Newington, Connecticut. In 2016, Kerri graduated from the University of Hartford's Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics Program and became the first Clinician in the state of Rhode Island with a Master's level degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO). Kerri completed her Orthotics and Prosthetics residencies at Rhode Island Limb and received her Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics. Her clinical practice focuses on lower extremity Orthotics and Prosthetics as well as pediatrics. Kerri holds specialty certification in the OttoBock Microprocessor C-Leg System and has a particular interest in designing innovative orthotic solutions for lower extremity treatments. She also utilizes ground breaking technology in her prosthetic applications such as CAD/CAM and 3D Printing technologies. Kerri oversees the clinical Prosthetic and Orthotic team and attends several weekly and monthly clinics throughout the state. Kerri contributes greatly to community outreach and projects such as education in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics. She creates and provides schools and healthcare facilities with educational presentations in Rhode Island and surrounding areas. Kerri is a vital part of Rhode Island Limb's clinical and management teams.

Karen Teoli, MSPO, CPO, CMF

Karen is Nationally Board Certified in Prosthetics, Orthotics and Post Mastectomy care. Karen is a 2003 graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas where she earned her degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics then continued her education at the University of Hartford, earning her Masters level degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO). Karen has completed clinical internships at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children as well as a clinical rotation with Advanced Arm Dynamics, specializing in the latest upper extremity prosthetic technology. She was the first female Prosthetist to practice in the state of Rhode Island. Karen is a charter member and past secretary of the Rhode Island Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists and a mentor for RI Limb's Nationally Accredited Residency Program. She provides Prosthetics and Orthotics lectures to the students at several local educational institutions, was involved in preliminary research involving MRI compatible halo pins and has co-authored 3 Prosthetic/Orthotic specific Rhode Island state laws, including the first "Freedom of Choice" law in the country.