About Us
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Ability's roots were planted in 2004 by Jeffrey M. Brandt. We are a prosthetic and orthotics company founded under one simple but meaningful principle: Enhance the health and well-beling of all our patients through artificial limbs and braces that fit their bodies- and their lives.
What you can Expect from Ability...
We evaluate, design and fit patients with custom and off the shelf (OTS) prosthetic and orthotic devices. With our comprehensive care philosophy and trained practioners, we manage our patients' care from top to bottom, raising the bar on what they can expect from a prothetic and orthotic company.
We Create Partnerships
We want you to get a custom fit, a quality device and the delivery of your device in a reasonable time frame. By working with over 50 leaders in the profession and innovators on different devices, styles and designs, we can provide you with a wide range of solutions. Our goal is to make sure you get the most comfortable fit and function avaiilable-so you have the freedom to move freely and live your best life.
Our People
Amira Mouad, CPO
The Ability Difference
The Ability Difference
Amira Mouad, CPO, is an American Board of Certification (AABC) certified prosthetist and orthotist who joined Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics in the Asheville, NC office.
Amira fell in love with the field of orthotics and prosthetics through her desire to help others achieve their goals while also excercising her creativity. She began h
Amira Mouad, CPO, is an American Board of Certification (AABC) certified prosthetist and orthotist who joined Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics in the Asheville, NC office.
Amira fell in love with the field of orthotics and prosthetics through her desire to help others achieve their goals while also excercising her creativity. She began her career working with a prosthetic manufacturing company in Orlando. Her time was spent gaining technical experience, specializing in elevated vacuum, and troubleshooting devices for other clinicians around the world.
In 2015, Amira gained additionalcertification as a cranial remolding specialist. She worked as the sole clinician under a pediatric craniofacial surgeon and neurosurgeon in private practice as well as at Arnold Palmer Hospital.
- ABC Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration from University of Central Florida
- Orthotics and Prosthetics certifications from Northwestern University in Chicago
- Memeber of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) and the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA).
The Ability Difference
The Ability Difference
The Ability Difference
Ability has lead the advancement and implementation of outcome measures in daily practice, founded Lifenhanced magazine, assembled a patient advisory council as well as had several abstracts, presentations, and papers accepted to the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, the American Prosthetics & Orthotics Association, and AAPM
Ability has lead the advancement and implementation of outcome measures in daily practice, founded Lifenhanced magazine, assembled a patient advisory council as well as had several abstracts, presentations, and papers accepted to the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, the American Prosthetics & Orthotics Association, and AAPM&R ranging in topics from patient care, outcomes data, delivery of care, business analytics, and comparative effectiveness product research.
Jacob Townsend, CPO
The Ability Difference
Jacob Townsend, CPO
Jacob Townsend, CPO, is an American Board for Certification (ABC) certified prosthetist orthotist.
When worling as a management trainee near Tacoma, WA, Jacob discovered the field of prosthetics and orthotics while speaking to a customer who was an amputee. He knew instantly he had discovered the perfect career match for his talents and g
Jacob Townsend, CPO, is an American Board for Certification (ABC) certified prosthetist orthotist.
When worling as a management trainee near Tacoma, WA, Jacob discovered the field of prosthetics and orthotics while speaking to a customer who was an amputee. He knew instantly he had discovered the perfect career match for his talents and goals. He soon enrolled in the prosthetics and orthotics program at the University of Washington in Seattle.
During his residency at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, Jacob saw many patients with a great variety of prosthetic and orthotic needs, both adult and pediatric. He most enjoyed his time working on the hospital rehabilitation floor, helping patients to recover from the acute injuries, amputations and strokes.
Jacob brings extensive orthotic and prosthetic experience and enjoys focusing on complex prosthetic cases as well as challenging pediatric cases involving spina bifida and cerebral palsy.
- ABC Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist
- Member of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP)
- Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
- Bachelor's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from University of Washington, Seattle.
- Certified to fit the most advanced prosthetic microprocessor knees and ankles.
- Extensive experience in fitting upper limb prostheses utilizing pattern recognition technology.