Chris Stanley, C.Ped
Chris Stanley is the Director of Pedorthic Education for Lamey
Wellehan Shoes, a Maine-based independent retailer. Chris is a
longtime footwear retailer, having entered the industry in 1987 with
a major running specialty company. Lamey Wellehan recruited
him a few years later to be the Athletic Department Manager of
their newly expanded flagship store. Chris has continued his career
there serving as Merchandiser, Store Manager and Wholesale
Manager.
In 2002 he became a Certified Pedorthist. As part of his newest
position, Chris has created educational programs for Lamey
Wellehan's six retail stores. In addition, he has worked with safety
managers of local manufacturers, event managers of nursing homes
and others groups in promoting foot health. At home, he enjoys
spending his free time with his wife of 29 years, their two daughters
and three grandchildren.
Melvyn P. Cheskin, MBS., C.Ped, L.Ped
Mel Cheskin MBS., C.Ped is originally from England. Mel
attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO., The School
Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and
Ars Sutoria Shoe Design College in Milan, Italy. As author of
"The Complete Handbook of Athletic Footwear" and technical
/ medical writer for Podiatry Management, Current Pedorthics,
World Footwear, Runner’s World and World Sports Activewear
magazines, Mel is one of the most experienced shoe professionals
in the Footwear and Pedorthic fields.
In his career as a Designer and Consultant, Mel has worked
for Nike (Cole-Haan), Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Brooks, Bata and
Spenco Medical Corp. Mel is a Licensed Pedorthist in South
Florida, residing in Boca Raton. Mel is also a member of the
Bioelectromagnetic Society in Frederick, MD. and Associate
member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
Jamie Dick, PT, C.Ped
A graduate of University of Kansas School of Allied Health,
Jamie has called Abingdon home for 29 years. Along with his
credentials as a physical therapist, Jamie is certified as a Pedorthist
specializing in the care of the foot and ankle. He is a member of
the American Physical Therapy Association and the Pedorthic
Footcare Association. He has served at the state level and on the
board of directors for national professional associations. He has
provided physical therapy educational services at the collegiate
level including Emory & Henry and ETSU. He presents at district,
state and national conferences and has been published in podiatric
journals.
Jamie resides in Abingdon with his 3 children. He serves his
community by providing sports medicine coverage for local schools
and has offered sideline coverage for Abingdon High School sports
since 1988.
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