Join the Whole Person Network: a space designed for our patients nationwide to empower you to live your best life! Through this network, you will have access to a robust library of resources and a supportive community! Click here to join Bulow’s and partnering clinics private Whole Person Network.

Any individual can be subject to limb loss, which can be devastating both emotionally and physically. There are many tools available that can assist patients in recovering and regaining the self-confidence to move forward. Nothing gives more hope to a patient than meeting with an amputee who is successfully living with limb loss and can provide inspiration and support to new and prospective amputees.
Peer Visitor Benefits:
• Emotional & Informative Support
• Life Experience
• Resources

A peer visit can be at the hospital, rehabilitation facility or by telephone. If you would like to request a visit from Bulow’s Certified Peer Visitor (Accredited by the Amputee Coalition of America) for yourself, family or friend please contact Michelle Prichard.

Michelle Prichard | Director of Patient Services/Certified Amputee Peer VisitorMichelle.Prichard@bulowops.com | 615.712.7261

Whether you are a new amputee or have been an amputee for several years, the Amputee Coalition is always providing the latest information on limb loss, mentorship, and advocates in your area. Visit Amputee Coalition site.

CAF can assist those with physical disabilities by providing opportunities and support through physical fitness and competitive athletics. Visit Challenged Athletes Foundation site.

Achilles enables people with disabilities to participate in mainstream running in order to promote personal achievement, enhance self-esteem and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life. This non-profit organization has chapters and members in over 65 locations in the United States and abroad. Every day, in parks, gyms, and tracks all over the world, Achilles provides athletes with disabilities with a community of support. Able-bodied volunteers and runners with disabilities come together to train in an environment of support and community. Within this community, runners gain measurable physical strength and build confidence through their sense of accomplishment, which often transfers to other parts of their life. To learn more, click here.

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