Clinical Team
Travis Barlow CP Co-Owner Clinical Director
Travis Barlow CP Co-Owner Clinical Director
Travis Barlow CP Co-Owner Clinical Director
Travis Barlow is an American Board Certified Prosthetist. He earned a BS in Biophysics from Brigham Young University in 2007 and a post-graduate Certificate in Prosthetics from Northwestern University in 2008. Travis was drawn to the prosthetics profession because it requires creative design coupled with mechanical fabrication and has a p
Travis Barlow is an American Board Certified Prosthetist. He earned a BS in Biophysics from Brigham Young University in 2007 and a post-graduate Certificate in Prosthetics from Northwestern University in 2008. Travis was drawn to the prosthetics profession because it requires creative design coupled with mechanical fabrication and has a positive impact on patients’ quality of life.
From 2010-2018, Travis was employed by Optimus Prosthetics (Dayton, OH), starting as a Prosthetic Resident, and finishing as the Clinical Manager of the Cincinnati branch, the fastest-growing Prosthetic office in the market.
Travis is from the Pacific Northwest and enjoys all forms of outdoor activities and playing sports. Most of all he loves spending time with his wife and four children.
Andrew Reid CP Certified Prosthetist
Travis Barlow CP Co-Owner Clinical Director
Travis Barlow CP Co-Owner Clinical Director
Andrew Reid is an American Board Certified Prosthetist who joined Next Step Prosthetics in 2024. He earned a BS in Health Science with a concentration in Gerontology and Social/Behavioral Health Studies from the University of South Florida in 2017 and a MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Baylor College of Medicine in 2020.
Andrew was
Andrew Reid is an American Board Certified Prosthetist who joined Next Step Prosthetics in 2024. He earned a BS in Health Science with a concentration in Gerontology and Social/Behavioral Health Studies from the University of South Florida in 2017 and a MS in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Baylor College of Medicine in 2020.
Andrew was attracted to the prosthetics profession because it allows him to help people and see the immediate effect of his work on their mobility.
Living in Uptown Charlotte, Andrew is passionate about SCUBA diving, traveling, meeting new people, and exploring everything that the greater Charlotte area has to offer.
John Massimino CMA Certified Medical Assistant Prosthetic Assistant
Travis Barlow CP Co-Owner Clinical Director
John Massimino CMA Certified Medical Assistant Prosthetic Assistant
John Massimino is a Certified Medical Assistant and Prosthetist Assistant. After moving from Long Island, NY to Charlotte from Savannah, GA in 2017, John graduated from South University with an associate's degree in health sciences and passed his CMA exam in 2015.
John spent 15 years in retail and corporate management before returning to
John Massimino is a Certified Medical Assistant and Prosthetist Assistant. After moving from Long Island, NY to Charlotte from Savannah, GA in 2017, John graduated from South University with an associate's degree in health sciences and passed his CMA exam in 2015.
John spent 15 years in retail and corporate management before returning to school. Prior to working with Next Step, he was a lead CMA/surgical assistant for a busy MOHS clinic. John is passionate about delivering amazing care to our patients.
Aviation enthusiast and avid traveler, John has a passion for discovering new destinations. He enjoys going to foreign countries and learning about different cultures.
administrative team
Scott Schall CP Co-Owner Business Director
Scott Schall CP Co-Owner Business Director
Scott Schall CP Co-Owner Business Director
Scott Schall is an American Board Certified Prosthetist, engineer, and a veteran. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Wright State University in 1992, a MS in Systems Engineering with emphasis in Rehabilitation Engineering (Cum Laude) from Wright State University in 1993, and a post-graduate Certificate in Prosthetics from North
Scott Schall is an American Board Certified Prosthetist, engineer, and a veteran. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Wright State University in 1992, a MS in Systems Engineering with emphasis in Rehabilitation Engineering (Cum Laude) from Wright State University in 1993, and a post-graduate Certificate in Prosthetics from Northwestern University in 2008.
From 1996 – 2004, Scott was employed by Prosthetic Design, Inc. (Dayton, OH) as General Manager and Director of Engineering. During this time, he was instrumental as a contributing inventor of 17 patents, and implemented CAD/CAM technology at more than 100 prosthetic practices nationally.
From 2007 – 2015, Scott was CEO and co-owner of Optimus Prosthetics (Dayton/Columbus/Cincinnati, OH).
Beth Warren Executive Assistant
Scott Schall CP Co-Owner Business Director
Scott Schall CP Co-Owner Business Director
Beth Warren has been part of the Prosthetic profession since 2010. Based in Dayton, Ohio, she remotely serves as a resource to the administrative team and as an executive assistant to Travis and Scott. In addition to her work in Prosthetics, Beth is the Operations Director at Victory Church, where her husband, Pastor Andy Warren, is the Lead Pastor.
Autumn Reid Office Manager Morganton NC
Scott Schall CP Co-Owner Business Director
Emily Ovitt Office Manager Charlotte NC
Autumn Reid has been working in the Orthotic and Prosthetic profession since 2021, joining Next Step Prosthetics in 2023. Prior to this, she was an office manager and research assistant for a private practice psychology group. With a background in management, medical office administration, and customer service, Autumn is also a certified
Autumn Reid has been working in the Orthotic and Prosthetic profession since 2021, joining Next Step Prosthetics in 2023. Prior to this, she was an office manager and research assistant for a private practice psychology group. With a background in management, medical office administration, and customer service, Autumn is also a certified life coach. At Next Step, her primary focus is upholding the mission of treating patients like family, ensuring exceptional care, quality control, and positive outcomes. In her free time, Autumn enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, reading, nature photography, and tending to her orchids and violets.
Emily Ovitt Office Manager Charlotte NC
Scott Schall CP Co-Owner Business Director
Emily Ovitt Office Manager Charlotte NC
Emily Ovitt earned her BS in Healthcare Management from the State University of New York at Cortland. After working as an administrative assistant in a dental office, she moved to Charlotte in 2023 and joined Next Step Prosthetics. Emily has developed a strong interest in Prosthetics, motivated by her desire to enhance the quality of lif
Emily Ovitt earned her BS in Healthcare Management from the State University of New York at Cortland. After working as an administrative assistant in a dental office, she moved to Charlotte in 2023 and joined Next Step Prosthetics. Emily has developed a strong interest in Prosthetics, motivated by her desire to enhance the quality of life for individuals with limb differences. She is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of Next Step patients. Emily enjoys exploring Charlotte, hiking nearby trails, and cheering at local sporting events.