The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced that Chris Casteel, BOCO, BOCP, co-owner, Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics, Michigan, is the recipient of the organization’s 2024 Certificant of the Year Award.
Casteel is being recognized for his exceptional commitment to improving patient care and advancing the standards of practice. With more than two decades of O&P experience, Casteel is a source of hope for individuals facing mobility challenges. After overcoming his own obstacles following limb loss at the age of 24, Casteel made it his mission to pay it forward by empowering others to live fulfilling lives with the help of O&P devices.
Throughout his career, Casteel has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. His unwavering dedication to staying abreast of the latest advancements in O&P technology, such as implementing 3D scanning and printing for prosthetic sockets and other orthotic devices, has made him a trailblazer in the field.
Casteel has been praised by colleagues and peers for his compassionate approach and innovative solutions. He has transformed lives and restored hope to countless individuals in the United States and abroad. He has been a peer counselor for many years and hosts a monthly amputee support group that he initiated at the University of Michigan. This model has sparked interest in the community and has now spread to other local hospitals. In 2010, Casteel volunteered in Haiti, where he donated his time, energy, and knowledge of O&P to assist children and adults with disabilities who needed help following the region’s catastrophic earthquakes.
“I am deeply honored to receive BOC’s Certificant of the Year Award,” said Casteel. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible support I have received from my colleagues, patients, and community. My journey through limb loss and rehabilitation has been profoundly personal, and it has driven my passion to help others regain their mobility and independence. This recognition encourages me to continue advocating for O&P advancements and to remain dedicated to providing the best care possible for my patients and community.”
“We are thrilled to recognize Chris Casteel as the recipient of BOC’s Certificant of the Year Award,” said Judi Knott, MA, MBA, CAE, BOC president and CEO. “His dedication to delivering excellent patient care and customer service exemplifies the values that define our profession. Chris’s contributions serve as an inspiration to us all, and we are proud to honor him for his outstanding achievements.”
