Our intimate understanding of the active foot comes from our medically trained board Certified Pedorthist, Dane LaFontsee. Mr. LaFontsee has over 30 years experience in body alignment and movement, especially of the feet and legs, through his career as a principal ballet dancer, artistic director for several major ballet companies, ballet instructor and lecturer. His rare experience plus training in foot anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, and orthotic construction makes available to you a unique qualified supplier.  

Dane LaFontsee, Certified Pedorthist, is trained in foot anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, assessment, design and manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances. He also, teaches and lectures on pedorthics, locally and nationally.

We believe in a holistic, team approach to foot care. Whether you're an injured elite athlete or someone who simply wants to walk without pain, Orthletek orthotics can help keep feet, knees, hips or low back healthy.

Dane LaFontsee, C. Ped.

Dane LaFontsee founded his company, Orthletek, in 1996 to serve the pedorthic needs of athletes and active people of all ages. He is the pedorthic provider for the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Sports Medicine, and in addition to numerous recreational athletes, provides pedorthic services for: Marquette University basketball, soccer, and track and field; Milwaukee Brewers; Milwaukee Ballet; and Milwaukee Wave. A graduate of Extra Depth University in Milwaukee, Mr. LaFontsee was appointed Assistant Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1999.

Mr. LaFontsee has 30 years experience in body alignment and movement, especially of the feet and legs, through his career as a principal ballet dancer, artistic director for several major ballet companies including Milwaukee Ballet, ballet instructor and lecturer. His rare combination of personal athletic experience, plus training in foot anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, and orthotic construction, makes him a uniquely qualified orthotic supplier.

He was one of ten pedorthists from around the world selected for the medical team at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. It was the first game in Olympic history to use pedorthic services, and the team treated athletes from all nations and all sports.

Mr. LaFontsee is an active member of the PFA board of directors. He has lectured for the Pedorthic Footwear Association, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette University, and the Wisconsin Physical Therapists Association on topics including: Team Management of Sport Injuries; The Athlete: Special Talents, Special Needs, Special Treatment; Pedorthic Management of Foot Problems of Ballet Dancers; Foot Orthoses and Shoe Modifications for Athletic Foot Problems; Pedorthic Management of Sports Injuries; Dance Related Foot Injuries and Prevention; Use of Orthoses for Sports Injuries and Prevention; and Anatomy of The Dancer. Published papers include "The Athlete, Special Talents, Special Needs, Special Treatment" in O&P Business News and "Soccer Shoes and Orthoses: Construction and Fit Affect Performance" in Current Pedorthics Magazine. In addition, Mr. LaFontsee has taught pedorthic courses at Extra Depth University and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

INVIVO location: Mondays and Fridays – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesdays – 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For an appointment please call 414-265-5606.

Other locations available by appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (262-514-3177)