Taavy Miller, MS, CPO is ABC certified in orthotics and prosthetics and has been actively involved in the field for the past seven years. During that time she was active in research and presented the findings at Regional and National levels. Her undergraduate degree is in Health Science with emphasis in Biomechanics from the University of Cincinnati and concurrently was an intern at the Veteran’s Hospital in the Prosthetics department, Cincinnati, OH. Then Ms. Miller went on to complete her Master’s degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Ms. Miller completed her orthotics residency at University of California, San Francisco and her prosthetics residency at ABC Prosthetics & Orthotics, Orlando FL. Both residencies offered a diverse patient population and invaluable experience in different O&P technology. Ms. Miller has focused on pediatric orthotics the past few years and is WalkAide certified.
Ms. Miller has a passion for education; she believes a strong background academically provides opportunity for future success. Ms. Miller defines student success by seeing students finish the program and excelling professionally. Her students can expect her to be engaged and involved in their learning. Ms. Miller encourages students to be active in their own success and to be involved in extracurricular activities beyond the classroom.
Volunteerism is important and she has given back to the community by donating her time and expertise at MedShare Medical Relief, Atlanta GA, traveled on two missions to an O&P clinic in Belize, and at The Good Samaritan free clinic in Atlanta Ga. She believes in continual promotion of the field of orthotics and prosthetics and advocates for all people with disabilities. Ms. Miller has lectured on the subject of O&P at different universities including University of Cincinnati, Daytona State College, Mercer University and Emory. Ms. Miller practices yoga and crossfit in her free time. She is a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance.