Ottobock Care, headquartered in Germany, opened Peter Harsch Ottobock Care, California, a prosthetics and mobility center in San Diego designed to serve patients from around the world. The clinic opened its doors this spring, with a grand opening celebration planned this month to mark the milestone as the first Ottobock Care facility constructed from the ground up in the United States.
Born from the legacy of Peter Harsch Prosthetics, California, and expanded through Ottobock’s global footprint, the space more than doubles the size of the previous location, making room for cutting-edge on-site fabrication, expanded clinical capacity, and an advanced open-format rehabilitation gym.
“This clinic represents the next evolution of prosthetic care,” said Scott Sabolich, CP, senior director, Ottobock Care. “When you combine Peter Harsch Prosthetics, Ottobock technology, and Paralympic-level training standards, you get a facility worthy of the 2028 Games.”
Key features include a state-of-the-art open gym with parallel bars, a high-speed Saturn treadmill capable of sprint training, and modern strength equipment; an open-concept fabrication lab with a viewing area that lets patients watch their devices being shaped; expanded on-site fabrication; and patient-friendly amenities.
“We’ve always believed in centering the patient experience,” said Shellie Plasch, clinic director. “The open format helps patients learn from each other, build community, and feel inspired, whether they’re chasing a gold medal or simply working to cross a street with confidence again.”
The clinic is located close to the San Diego International Airport and on a direct corridor to Los Angeles and the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center to serve elite athletes preparing for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games. While the facility is designed to support Paralympians and high-activity users, it is open to anyone seeking prosthetic care.
